I’ve taken metros in cities around the world. Some made getting from point A to point B feel like a breeze. felt easy. It was a smooth ride through tunnels. In other cities, a simple transfer felt like a word problem on an SAT test. It was like a test in understanding directions. At some point, after many platforms, transfer corridors, and escalators, I stopped judging a system by its size or fame. Instead, I began to judge it by something simpler:

No matter where you go, Europe in autumn feels like a well-kept secret. And it’s calling. While summer steals the spotlight, savvy travelers know that fall is the true golden hour for exploring Europe. The pace eases. The lines vanish. The beauty only deepens. Whether you're sipping Chianti in a medieval hill town or wandering quiet alleyways in Lisbon, this is the time to go beyond the postcard and step into something real, soulful, and deeply restorative.

From wine harvests and fiery foliage to luxury wellness escapes and off-season Mediterranean bliss, travelers are redefining fall getaways—and doing it in style. If you're thinking about an autumn adventure, now's the time to plan. These destinations are among the top trending destinations for the fall thanks to curated seasonal experiences, fewer crowds, and one-of-a-kind stays that are quickly filling up.

Excitement around Pope Leo XIV, rising travel demand, and golden, sun drenched monuments make September and October the perfect time for a Roman holiday