Did you know about National Pancake Day? How about Ginger Cat Appreciation Day or Wonderful Weirdos Day? Surely you’re familiar with Oktoberfest! (Yep, despite the name, it starts this month.

September often marks the end of the peak travel season, but for those able to dodge the back-to-school and back-to-work reality, the month offers a prime opportunity to pack up and plan a getaway.