We hate to begin with bad news, but there’s no avoiding it: summer is officially over. However, rather than dwelling on all the negatives (bye bye sunshine, sandals and copious amounts of ice cream), let’s all focus on the positives.<\/p>\n

Autumn is here… and that means loads of exciting things are on the horizon. If you are based in the UK, you can expect a flurry of festivals coming your way, including the UK-wide Museums at Night and London Open House. Not familiar with these events? Find out more by reading our write-ups of previous editions below. We also have stuff about picnicking and outdoor marathons (if the weather remains sunny), and a seasonal city break to Vienna in Austria (suitable in all weathers). Without further ado, here’s a selection of our best fall-themed travel content…<\/p>\n

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Museums at Night:\u00a0London’s After-Dark Exhibitions<\/strong><\/a>
\nAs the popular Night at the Museum movies attest, there’s something that just sparks the imagination when we think about what happens to exhibitions after the tourists leave, the doors close and the lights go out. The fact is, museums do take on totally different atmosphere after dark. It’s one evening a year when the UK’s best…
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Unlocking London<\/strong><\/a>
\nCuriosity is part of the human condition. So it\u2019s little surprise that Open House London \u2013 an initiative that sees hundreds of buildings in the city that are normally off-limits fling open their doors to the public for free \u2013 has taken off. The architecturally curious came out en masse for the 2015 Open House event…
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TravelSupermarket Guide to Vienna, Austria<\/strong><\/a>
\nven Viennese horses go dancing, in a city where the Winter Ball Season lasts for months. And, if that\u2019s not your thing, just swap the Blue Danube for the real Danube and paint the town red on Donaukanal, a former arm of the famous river which is lined with bars, clubs and restaurants…
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Baskets at the Ready: Devon\u2019s Top Picnic Spots<\/strong><\/a>
\nIn life, there are what we call \u2018simple pleasures\u2019 \u2013 things that cost next to nothing, but whose satisfying effects can turn an average day into a great one. Like the feeling of being warm and cosy inside as the rain patters on the roof or the smell of freshly laundered sheets, for example. But few simple pleasures compare with a picnic…
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Seven International Marathons Worth Traveling To<\/strong><\/a>
\nHeld in upstate New York, this marathon is a real looker. It takes place during fall (Oct. 4, 2015), and the route runs through the gorgeous Finger Lakes wine district, which means entrants are treated to inspiring scenes of fall foliage. Wineglass also has appeal for runners looking to meet qualifying limits, as 2014 champion…
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Want more autumn-themed blogs and articles? You can expect to see even more seasonal content\u00a0cropping up on World Words’\u00a0blog<\/a>, as well as in our latest writing projects<\/a> and on our Twitter<\/a> feed in the coming weeks.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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