By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
As autumn arrives, the first wave of cold weather is hitting Taiwan tonight. One of the UK’s best-selling newspapers, The Telegraph, has listed this year’s top 15 best travel destinations, featuring not only off-season retreats in the Southern Hemisphere but also cultural heritage sites perfect for immersive travel, offering global travel insights from east to west.
1. Malta – A small microstate island located just below Italy in Southern Europe, known as the “Heart of the Mediterranean” and hailed as the “Countryside of Europe.” One of the most popular childhood cartoons, the movie version of “Popeye the Sailor,” was filmed here. Average temperatures range between 19-24°C.
The beautiful scenery of the Maltese islands (Image source / visitmalta)
2. Tenerife – A major Atlantic island belonging to Spain, close to the African coast, and the largest of the seven Canary Islands. Formed by volcanic activity, its dramatic lava rock landscapes are a major draw, attracting over 5 million visitors annually. Peak temperatures hover around 21°C.
Exceptionally clear coral reef coastlines (Image source / hellocanaryislands)
3. Los Angeles – The second-largest city in the United States, LA is not only one of the world’s hubs for culture, science, and higher education but also home to globally renowned institutions in entertainment and the arts. Among them, Los Angeles National Park is one of California’s best spots for exploring natural ecosystems. Peak temperatures are around 22°C.
Los Angeles National Park with mirror-like lake surfaces (Image provided / MOOK Scenic Spots)
4. Marrakech – Located in southwestern Morocco on the edge of the desert, known as the “Pearl of the South.” Famous for its leather industry, Marrakech also boasts the busiest square in all of Africa. Rich in ancient Islamic culture, it’s ideal for an in-depth cultural journey. Maximum temperatures reach about 22°C.
Islamic architecture at the Marrakech Museum (Image source / Wikipedia)
5. South Australia – A Southern Hemisphere escape from the cold, situated in the central-southern part of Australia, it offers not only cool and pleasant summers, over 50% pastureland, national parks, and wildlife reserves, but also the state capital, Adelaide. Maximum temperatures are around 22°C.
A famous tourist spot in the Blue Mountains region (Image source / atlantachosun)
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