The World’s Best Fall Foliage

hype, the season is celebrated in places far beyond this region, and vibrant foliage is welcomed through traditions of all kinds. From joining a cattle parade in the Bavarian Alps to sipping your way through South Africa’s wine country, here are some of the best ways to enjoy the crisp weather and bright colors—and emergence of pumpkin spice wherever you turn—from around the world.

Cape Winelands

The World’s Best Fall Foliage

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Western Cape, South Africa

Get a glass of red to match the Bordeaux trees and sip your way through South Africa’s wine country, where autumn is crisp, but warm and sunny. Watch the sunset from the elevated Dieu Donné Vineyards, which overlook the Franschhoek Valley.

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

Taos, New Mexico

To traverse foliage amidst ancient pueblos and sweeping vistas, drive the famed Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, which starts and ends in Taos. Adventurers looking to go off the beaten path can catch a ride on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, which takes a weaving route through lush canyons and desert along the border of Colorado and New Mexico.

Princes Street Gardens

The World’s Best Fall Foliage

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Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh Castle sits majestically atop Castle Rock and overlooks two public parks, home to manicured gardens, historical monuments and some of the best spots in the world to scope out fall hues. In November, visitors gather across these grassy knolls to take in the views, while others ride the garden’s giant Ferris wheel and observe from above.

Lake Louise

The World’s Best Fall Foliage

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Banff National Park, Canada

For a few short weeks from September to October, Banff transforms into a golden wonderland. The views are best taken in at the turquoise, glacier-fed Lake Louise. Nearby, there are both hiking trails and a gondola for different viewing options. Just be sure to hang on tight to your bear spray.

Torres del Paine

The World’s Best Fall Foliage

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Patagonia, Chile

Three towering granite rocks with horn-shaped peaks give this spot its name. In autumn, the land below these structures takes on warm shades of orange, a striking contrast to the rocks’ silver facades. At their base sits the Grey River, where ethereal blue icebergs float downstream, adding even more texture to the colorscape.

Neuschwanstein Castle

The World’s Best Fall Foliage

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Bavarian Alps, Germany

Don your dirndl or lederhosen for an alpine-fall fairytale. When the leaves change, herdsmen bring their cattle back to the valley from the high mountain pastures where they summer, in an autumnal tradition called the “Viehscheid.” On their special homecoming day, the cows sport custom headdresses while the villagers cheer them on from beer tents. It’s party time!

St. Basil’s Cathedral

The World’s Best Fall Foliage

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Moscow, Russia

This historic crown jewel of Moscow is just as colorful and whimsical as the city’s fall colors themselves. Throughout Red Square, the UNESCO site where the Cathedral is situated, golden trees dot the cobblestone streets. For the full foliage tour, walk to Lenin’s Mausoleum and the Kremlin.

Mount Huangshan

Anhui, China

While its name means “Yellow Mountain,” Huangshan’s forests turn blush in the fall, a centuries-old inspiration for Chinese painters and poets. Low clouds drift in and out of rock formations, giving the thick pines an enchanted forest vibe; legend says the elixir of immortality lies here.

Mount Hakone

The World’s Best Fall Foliage

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Kanagawa, Japan

For centuries, Japan’s red maple trees have drawn both visitors and locals alike. There’s even a special word for the custom of finding the most vibrant leaves: momijigari, meaning “red leaves hunting.” On the slope of the Hakone volcano, you can search for the vermillion while also soaking at the Tenzan onsen hot spring.

Denali National Park

The World’s Best Fall Foliage

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Talkeetna, Alaska

Arguably the most beautiful time to visit “The Last Frontier” is fall, as the tundra plants change color and the animals emerge for the last warm days before winter brings mountains of snow and 23 hours of darkness. This is also a great time to meet Denali’s resident sled dogs, aka the canine rangers, before they begin their winter jobs.

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fall – jesień

hype – szum medialny

vibrant foliage – tętniąca życiem roślinność

crisp weather – rześka pogoda

pumpkin spice – przyprawa dyniowa

traverse foliage – przemierzać listowie

sweeping vistas – niezapomniane widoki

go off the beaten path – schodzić z utartego szlaku

lush canyon – bujny kanion

scope out fall hues – oglądać/podziwiać jesienne barwy

grassy knoll – trawiasty pagórek

take in the views – podziwiać widoki

glacier-fed – zasilane lodowcem

bear spray – gaz na niedźwiedzie

take on warm shades of orange – przybierać ciepłe odcienie oranżu

colorscape – krajobraz kolorystyczny

Task 1

Read the text and answer the following questions:

Which place …

1. … is a must-visit for those who want to live forever?

2. … offers a ride on a giant Ferris wheel overlooking a castle?

3. … will be perfect for travelers who like to go off the beaten track?

4. … is known as “The Last Frontier”?

5. … celebrates the fall tradition of cattle returning home from their high mountain pastures?

6. … will appeal to wine lovers?

Task 2

Match the words to form collocations and verb phrases that will help you describe the issue presented in the article. (See Key)

Collocations:

changing

colorful

vibrant

bright

hiking

striking

foliage

trails

colors

contrast

leaves

weather

Verb phrases:

join

transform

go

take

turn

soak

in the views

a cattle parade

blush in the fall

at the hot spring

into a golden wonderland

off the beaten path

Task 3

Use the collocations and verb phrases above to sum up the key points of the text. Record your text analysis on a voice recorder, or practice delivering your presentation in a group setting.

Examples:

Fall is a magical time of …

It is symbolized by changing …

The season is celebrated in places far …

For example, in the Bavarian Alps, …

Task 4

Now it’s time to put forward your views on the issues. Write an article on the topic: Indian summer in Poland.

Points to consider

∗ Decide on the style of the article (formal, neutral, informal)

∗ Think of a short, clear, appropriate headline to attract the reader’s attention

∗ Deal with a different aspect of the topic in each paragraph

∗ Use linking words/transitions to connect your ideas (while, however, moreover)

∗ Avoid using simplistic words (good, bad, nice etc.)

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