After the summer, Tuscany unfolds a striking plethora of colors, as fall dips the landscape into a golden light. Once the onrush of tourists has left the area, it gets quieter in Tuscany, nevertheless a hustle and bustle can be felt all around. In September baskets of grapes can be seen as the harvest begins, soon to be followed by the olive harvest in October. Gourmets enjoy this particular time of the year as many local and seasonal specialties like truffles, mushrooms and game find their way to the table. One of the many highlights to be discovered in fall is the truffle market in the quaint village of San Giovanni d’Asso in the beautiful Val d’Orcia, beginning in the end of October (on every second weekend).

Days might be getting shorter in Scandinavia these days, but Stockholm and its surroundings are as fascinating as ever. As fall arrives and leaves are changing, Stockholm is getting more colorful. The air is crisp- perfect for a long walk in beautiful Djurgarden or really just about anywhere around this beautiful city, which is so magically surrounded by lots of water. It may be getting cooler, but people everywhere are enjoying the outdoors,- biking, hiking, rowing or just simply sitting outside in front of their favorite cafes bundled up in cuddly blankets. Now is the time to discover the authentic Stockholm as locals go about their daily lives and many tourists have left.