Cool breezes and warm sunlight. Autumn is here, and with it comes the perfect time for a drive. Feel like going somewhere to where you can glimpse beautiful landscape, or be suddenly reminded of your travel plans that you fantasized about at the beginning of the year? Here are some Autumn festivals around the world that you can choose for your holidays this fall.
‘Abu Simbel Festival’ celebrates one of the most magnificent phenomenon in the world that human work and the grandeur of nature are able to co-create.
On February 22 and October 22, the sun’s rays enlighten the statuettes of Ramses, Ra and Amun. Crowds form before the Abu Simbel temple to observe the stream of light gradually sneaking through the stone far into the temple. The fest of light created by nature lasts only for 20 minutes, but it has a remarkable view that attracts so many people.
After the sunrise, you can enjoy a wide variety of folk performances and cultural events where you can get a taste of true Egyptian heritage. Among them is the Tanoura show where Sufi Muslims dance in colorful clothing and skirts, which brings Egyptians and tourists together.
If you want to see the novelty of ancient Egyptian structures for yourself and experience the cultural heritage of the country, the ‘Abu Simbel Festival’ is the perfect destination. But you need to be quick, as there's one more opportunity left this year.
The ‘MassKara Festival’ is the Philippine's largest mask festival that attracts millions of tourists from all around the world. The festival, taking place in the city of Bacolod on the island of Negros, first began in 1980 as a means to give people in the city the strength to overcome the recession that was afflicting the region, due to low sugar cane prices. During the festival, people simply take their mind off of the hassles of daily life and indulge in the festival.
The festival features a street dance competition where colorfully masked dancers gyrate to musical beats in a display of mastery, gaiety, coordination and stamina. Major activities include the MassKara Queen beauty pageant, food festivals, sporting events, musical concerts, and other special events.
If you need a getaway that can help you forget about your hardships, the MassKara Festival is the perfect choice for you.
Every October, ‘Lugano’ in the canton of Ticino is filled with the savory smell from an assortment of local cuisine. That is because of its ‘Lugano Autumn Festival’ where you can get a real feel of genuine local culture such as cobblestone roads, archway-adorned houses and traditional cave restaurants unique to Ticino.
Around this time of the year, the local streets are full of large-scale outdoor events where you can enjoy cheerful folk music and traditional local cuisines. You can also enjoy popular local dishes include polenta - a local dish made from cornmeal - served with stew, roasted pork, risotto, minestrone soup, gnocchi and mortadella.
The festival is a good opportunity for foreign visitors to taste the best that the region has to offer. It also celebrates the harvesting of grapes. Switzerland and foreign guests and the local population will be able to taste and relish, in cheerful company, wine and local dishes. Apart from these delights suited for the palate, musical groups, artists and entertainers invited specially for the occasion, will also stage a series of uniquely different shows.
Everybody often thinks of embarking on a journey around the time of the year, when nature is the most beautiful. If the good weather makes you feel like going somewhere or if you think it's time to implement the travel plans that you made New Year’s resolutions about, try considering some of these festivals.
Rest assured that the trip back home will be accompanied with unforgettable memories. 
