Where to travel in November?

Where to travel in November?

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Best Countries to visit in November

If the weather begins to become grey and colder in many countries of the northern hemisphere in November, don’t worry, under other skies, there are plenty of other good destinations to travel. More of that, as the end of the year approaches, and due to preparations for the Christmas holidays or annual goals to be finalized at work, the tourist influx is generally more limited during this month. So it is for you the occasion to enjoy affordable prices, without the crowds of tourists, in many cool places of the world.

So where to travel in November? Let me give you my overall opinion by continents first, and then by destination, according to my experience, and supported by photos and essential information.

Where to travel in Asia in November?

In Asia, many countries have relatively mild weather conditions. You can take advantage from sufficient sunshine and a little freshness. Macau and Hong Kong are at this time privileged destinations for their climate and exoticism. You can also take advantage of this Asian break to discover some unusual destinations, such as Dhaka in Bangladesh or Luang Prabang in Laos. Bombay in India and Hanoi in Vietnam, are also interesting destinations to visit.

Ho-Chi-Minh in Vietnam is where to travel in November in Asia

Ho-Chi-Minh in Vietnam

Where to travel in Africa in November?

In Africa, It is also always possible to discover Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia in good conditions at this time of year. The sun is also shining in West Africa, the month of November is very pleasant in Cape Verde, Benin or Guinea Bissau for example. If you like trekking, you can consider Togo where it is a privileged activity thanks to its warm and dry climate. In addition, there are so many things to discover in this less known country dedicated to green tourism.

Sal island in Cape Verde is where to travel in November in Africa

Sal island in Cape Verde

Where to travel in America in November?

In America, the good weather settled in the south of the United States: Florida, Texas, Louisiana, California and as far as the Hawaiian Islands. Las Vegas is also nice to visit at this time of the year, because the temperatures are mild. In Latin America, some destinations like Costa Rica are attracting travelers with the arrival of the dry season. Other countries in Central America offer good weather conditions such as Salvador or Nicaragua for instance. Cuba is also a very nice destination to visit without too much tourists yet compare to the end and the first months of the year.

Santiago de Cuba is where to travel in November in America

In the streets of Santiago de Cuba

Where to travel in Europe in November?

In Europe, you can still visit the southern countries with mild temperatures in November. Some places, such as Sicily, Cyprus or the Balearic islands, still offer nice sunny days and sufficient temperatures for bathing and discovering their beauties. On the contrary, in the mountains, this time of the year is often marked by the first snow of the season, especially in the Alps near France, Italy and Switzerland. Consequently, some ski resorts are already operational for first visitors.

Palma cathedral on Majorqua island in spain is where to travel in November in Europe

Palma cathedral on Majorqua island, Spain

In Oceania, it is the good season to visit Australian towns like Adelaide or Sydney. It is also the right season to enjoy the amazing landscapes of New Caledonia.

Map of the countries where to travel in November

Best destinations to go in November?

Good places to visit in November

This list of destinations is mainly made according to the weather. These places are indeed selected because they have very favorable climatic conditions in November. For each destination, you will find the average maximum and minimum temperatures, as well as the average number of rainy days in the month. Although it often goes hand in hand with favorable weather, this list of destinations does not take into account precisely all the local cultural events celebrated there during this month of November, nor even the tourist influx.

My favorite destinations in November

Santiago island in Cape Verde

The island of Santiago is one of the 10 principal islands of the Cape Verde archipelago, located about 500 km from the coasts of Senegal and Mauritania. Praia is the capital of Cape Verde, and the main city of Santiago island. The island enjoys a tropical climate with rains concentrated in the months of August and September and are almost always characterized by short showers. So the weather is generally good to visit Cape Verde, but the sunshine is more pronounced between November and June.

The island of Santiago is not the most touristic one in Cape Verde. Nevertheless, there are some beautiful beaches with fine sand, colorful boats and crystal clear sea, like in Tarrafal for example. For hiking and beautiful walks, Pico de Antonia is the highest point of the island at 1392 meters above sea level, it is part of the protected area of ​​the Serra do Pico de Antónia natural park. Finally from a historical point of view, the main points of interest on the island are the 16th century Real de São Filipe fort, the town of Cidade Velha and the ruins of its cathedral, as well as the Plateau, which is the historic center of the city of Praia.

Cidade Velha beach on Santiago island in Cape Verde is where to go in November

Cidade Velha beach

Mountains of the center of Santiago island In Cape Verde

Verdant mountains of the island center

Tarrafal beach on Santiago island in Cape Verde is a place where to travel in November

Tarrafal beach

Montevideo in Uruguay

Founded by the Portuguese in the 18th century, Montevideo is the political capital of Uruguay, as well as the economic and cultural center of the country. To learn more about the history of Montevideo and go back in time, it is essential to visit the “Ciudad Vieja”. The Old Town, characterized by its craft shops and its old lampposts dating from the last century, contains the most beautiful palaces and museums in Montevideo. Here you will find the Salvo Palace, the Taranco Palace, the Torres Garcia Museum, and the Gurvich Museum. Also located in the Old Town, the Sole theater is considered as one of the most beautiful in the world. I advise you to eat at the very typical harbor market where you can taste delicious parrilladas and other recipes based on seafood.

The Independence Square is the main square of Montevideo, which represents the border between the old and the new City. For a panoramic view of the city, I advise you to go up to the 22nd floor of the city’s municipal palace, there is a superb view and it’s free! You can also do the very interesting guided tour of the Legislative Palace of Uruguay. Other attractions not to be missed include the large letters of MONTEVIDEO located near the pocitos beach. Finally stroll on the Rambla, the magnificent coastal road of Montevideo, 22 km long, which is one of the favorite places of locals for running, walking and sport in general.

Legislative Palace of Uruguay in Montevideo

Legislative Palace of Uruguay

Letters of Montevideo in Uruguay

Letters of Montevideo

Delicious food at the port market in Montevideo in Uruguay

The good restaurants of the port market

Macau in China

Macau is one of the two autonomous regions of China, along with Hong Kong. It is bounded to the north by the city of Zhuhai, and to the east and south by the mouth of the Pearl River. Macau is the only part of China where gambling is legal. It therefore has many casinos and hotels, the most famous ones are the Venetian, which, as you can imagine, is inspired by … Venice! The Parisian, another huge luxury hotel and casino inspired by … Paris! There is also the historic casino of Macau: the Grand Lisboa, which is one of the most emblematic buildings of this dynamic city. The city’s highest point is at the top of the impressive Macau Tower, which is almost 340 meters high.

Beyond the casinos, the historic center of Macau, declared World Heritage by UNESCO, is definitely worth a visit too. It is a collection of around twenty places that testify to the conviviality and the fusion between Chinese and Western cultures. Indeed Macau is a former Portuguese colony and there are many Portuguese touches in its historic center. Thus, the magnificent Senate Square with its floor paved with black and white mosaics in the shape of waves is very reminiscent of those of Lisbon. There, you can also cool off at the fountain and admire the colonial architecture of the pastel-colored buildings. Finally, don’t miss the Ruins of St Paul, a superb facade of what was once the Church of Mater Dei (Church of the Mother of God).

Senate square in Macao in China is a place where to travel in November

Portuguese style paved floor on Senate square

Ruins of St Paul in Macao in China is where to go in November

The iconic ruins of St Paul

Grand Lisboa casino in Macao in China

Grand Lisboa casino

Limassol in Cyprus

Limassol, located on the south coast of Cyprus island, is the second largest city of the country. With its typically Mediterranean climate, Limassol enjoys a very long summer which runs from the end of May to October. One of the essential places in the city to visit is the medieval castle, very close to the old port. It was built in the Byzantine era, around the year 1000. Among the most important museums of Limassol, we can cite the archaeological museum which presents a remarkable collection made up of many antiquities, from the Neolithic to the Roman period. The Museum of Popular Art, located not far from the center of the city, is also very interesting. The seaside of Limassol is really to discover in all its length. It’s the ideal place to jog or relax near the beach.

Not far from Limassol, the archaeological site of Kourion, one of the main kingdom-cities of Cyprus in antiquity, is a must-see if you are a lover of remains. The site is particularly famous for its Greco-Roman theater which is today used for concerts or other artistic performances.

Archaeological site of Kourion near Limassol in Cyprus

Archaeological site of Kourion

Ayia Napa Greek Orthodox Church in Limassol, Cyprus

Ayia Napa Greek Orthodox Church

Limassol seaside walk in Cyprus is a place where to travel in November

Limassol seaside walk

Ayutthaya in Thailand

Ayutthaya is one of the main cities in Thailand, located 80 km north of Bangkok. It is a very old city founded in 1350, very rich in history, and with many Buddhist temples, statues and ruins dating back to the time of the Kingdom of Siam. Today, these ruins constitute the historic park of Ayutthaya, around which the modern city developed.

The historic park is certainly the first thing to visit in Ayutthaya, it has been part of the UNESCO heritage since 1991. It is a magnificent archaeological complex which contains the ruins of buildings which belonged to the Kingdom of Siam, including the temples of Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, the oldest of all, the magnificent Wat Ratchaburana or even Wat Mahathat with his famous Buddha head encrusted in the bark of a tree.

The Royal Palace is located on the Chao Phraya River, outside the center of Ayutthaya. It is a group of buildings belonging to the Siamese leaders, who used it as a summer residence.

Reclining Buddha Sai Yat at Ayutthaya in Thailand

Reclining Buddha Sai Yat

Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon at Ayutthaya in Thailand is where to go in November

Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon

 Wat Phra Sri Sanphet at Ayutthaya in Thailand

 Wat Phra Sri Sanphet

Mumbai in India

Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) is the commercial capital of India. It is in this town that the 7th Indian art developed: Bollywood. The visit to the famous Bollywood Studio is therefore a must in addition to the theme show that takes place there every weekend. Other places to discover are the gate of India, the magnificent Chhatrapati Shivaji station, without forgetting the beach of Chowpatty and the walk on Marine Drive.

I advise you to meet the people living in the Dharavi slum, the 2nd largest in Asia with nearly a million inhabitants. The visits are made with associations that help the local populations and taking pictures is forbidden there. Nevertheless, you can buy a photobook called “Inside Dharavi” whose profit are used to “create change in underprivileged communities”. I always keep this book in my room at home to remind me how lucky I have been to grow up in France. 

Chowpatty beach in Bombay in India is a place where to travel in November

Chowpatty beach

Chhatrapati Shivaji train station in Bombay in India

Chhatrapati Shivaji train station

Dharavi slum in Bombay in India

Dharavi slum

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