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San Francisco: 9 Incredible Reasons To Go Now

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Ah, San Francisco in autumn. As the planet starts to gently tilt away from the sun, the wind shifts and the light turns a shade of gold. Fall is approaching, so why not take this lovely time of year and head to San Francisco? This most walkable of western cities offers iconic sites, lush parks, and world class culture. Fall is a wonderful time of year to walk Baker Beach, head to the Exploratorium, or go to North Beach for some great Italian food. Here are 9 reasons to visit San Francisco this fall.

1.The Golden Gate Bridge

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Photo by Always Wanderlust.

2.Fisherman’s Wharf

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Photo By Jim Nix.

3.Alcatraz Island

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Photo By Ashlee Hammrich.

4.Golden Gate Park

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Photo By Jessie Lewis.

5.Union Square

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Photo By Ricardo Lamadrid.

6.Chinatown

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Photo By Terry Miles.

7.Cable cars

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Photo By Elza Hayen.

8.Coit Tower

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Photo By Barbara Brady.

9.Ghiradelli Square

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Photo By Happy Wanderer Photos.

Unpack your sweaters and check out our other great cities for fall travel here, here and here. Need more inspiration? Come on over to Trover.com and found out more places to go right now.

17 Spots to Hit on the Ultimate California Road Trip

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As the most populous state in the U.S., California offers visitors a lot more than just Disneyland and the Hollywood sign. Many of California’s most incredible spots fall along its 800+ mile long coast, facing the majestic Pacific Ocean. Luckily for us, much of this coastline is hugged closely by the fabled California State Route 1, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway, creating a superb setting for the Ultimate California Road Trip.

While there are hundreds of sites you could see and dozens of routes you can take on your own California Road Trip, here are 17 of our favorite California Road Trip destinations to see this summer along California’s beautiful coast:

1. McWay Falls at the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park near Monterey, California

Trover photo by Alex Sam

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7 Summer Trips to Plan on Trover This Year

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Did you know… not only is Trover the perfect place for posting your own travel photos, but also for getting inspiration and planning future summer trips?

A great place to start are the literally thousands of great lists filled with curated photos and discoveries from around the world. Here are 7 of our favorites to get the inspiration flowing as you plan your summer trips!

1. Explore Europe

You know you’ve always wanted to see the Colosseum in Rome, the Tower Bridge in London, the picturesque Nyhavn in Copenhagen, and the thousands of other stunning and historic sites throughout Europe – so what’s keeping you from finally going?! You have a list full of all the inspiration you could ever need right here!

Trover photo by Bill Dillard

Trover photo by Johan Koke

Trover photo by Nick Bond

 

2. Iconic Places Around the World

The Great Pyramid of Giza, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Neuschwanstein Castle…it’s time to make these global icons more than postcards and screensavers – check out our list of favorites and begin your bucket list planning yesterday!

Trover photo by Betina Winsig Hansen

Trover photo by Elza Hayen

Trover photo by cherishka@NomNomNomads

 

3. Gorgeous Beaches Around the World

Grab the sunscreen, a good book, and your favorite cocktail, cause this summer has a beach with your name on it! From Catseye Beach in Australia to Praia Do Amado in Portugal and the thousands of others in between, there’s sure to be a beach destination that can fit into your plans this summer.

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Trover photo by Henrique Santos

 

4. Explore New Zealand

New Zealand may be known best as the filming location for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, but the country boasts enough natural beauty and exhilarating activities to demand more than just a quick visit. So plan a trip to explore New Zealand and stay a while!

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Trover photo by Stoked for Saturday

 

5. Ancient Ruins & Temples

If you have a soft spot for history, mythology, or religion, a tour of the world’s many ancient ruins and temples may be the right summer trip for you. From the Prambanan Temple in Indonesia to the Acropolis of Athens, there’s no shortage of history to uncover this summer!

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Trover photo by David Bjorgen

 

6. Surf Spots

From the Mentawi Islands in Indonesia to Otaki Beach in New Zealand, there are hundreds of sick surf spots around the world. Venture outside your Californian comfort zone this summer and find new waters to play in!

Trover photo by Simon Ferguson

Trover photo by Stoked for Saturday

 

7. Camping Spots Around the World

Traveling on a budget this summer? Want to disconnect from your phone and reconnect with nature? Got a van full of kids that need to learn survival skills? Whether you explore Big Pine, California or the coast of Baja California in Mexico, there are thousands of prime camping spots around the world that can satisfy your travel needs this summer!

Trover photo by Bernini

Trover photo by The Adventure Junkies

 

How’s that for some summer trip planning inspiration? If you want more, check out some of the other great lists on the Explore tab on our website or Explore menu on our apps:

If you don’t see a list you like, make your own! Whatever you do this summer, make sure you get out, have fun, and share your adventures on Trover!