Lately, I've developed a love-hate relationship with cherry blossom season. I love the canopy of delicate pink blooms at cherry blossom-viewing spots around the globe. But the hordes of fellow flower lovers jostling to get the perfect picnic spot or selfie? Not so much.
So this year, I started searching for other spring flower moments that deliver the same sense of magic, minus the shoulder-to-shoulder flora fans and sold-out hotels. As it turns out, the world is full of delightful destinations for bloom-viewing. Think: an entire city turning lavender during jacaranda season, hillsides glowing with roses and fields filled with dazzling wildflowers.
Some blooms come with lively festivals while others transform a landscape for a few fleeting weeks each year. If you're craving a spring trip that still celebrates the season but skips the sakura crowds, these bloom-filled destinations are well worth planning a trip around.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
