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I Spend Every Summer in Europe, and These Are the 15 Items I Always Pack — From $20

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Ive also learned tobe more mindful of packingwith my itinerary in mind for each trip. Linen Shirt Dress Quince Summer days call for easy-to-wear fabrics. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Tyler Roeland Made with 100 percent eco-friendly linen fiber, this shirt dress from Quince is breathable and lightweight. This nifty option from Duolz has five speeds with a battery life of up to 12 hours....

I Spend Fall in Europe, and These Are the 14 Fashion Styles I Always Take With Me — From $20

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. They’re coming with me to London, Greece, and Italy next. Travel + Leisure / Tyler Roeland Theres nothing quite like experiencing Europe without the crowds and heat. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Tyler Roeland When I have it on, I feel the closest Ive come to feeling swaddled like a baby. Aerie Anytime Fave Waffle Shirt American Eagle The importance of layering while traveling cannot be understated....

I Spend Most of the Year in the Swiss Alps, and These Are the 15 Thermals I Swear by in Winter, From $20

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. These base layers will keep you warm in any climate. Travel + Leisure As an Australian, I embrace hot weather and thrive in the heat. Credit:Travel + Leisure Thankfully, I hardly feel the cold thanks to my trusty thermal underwear. The Helly Hansen Lifa Active Pants are just what you need for a cozy nights sleep. Thanks to their two-layer construction, youll stay comfortably warm without getting too hot....

I Spent 10 Days in Thailand and the Maldives With Just a Carry-on Thanks to This Roomy Duffel Backpack

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Much to my delight, this sturdy backpack did not disappoint. But what I appreciated most about theCalpak Terra Laptop Duffel Backpackis that it’s a thoughtfully designed travel bag. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Daisy Rodriguez It features multiple exterior and interior pockets and also boasts a padded laptop sleeve for your most prized possession. Its currently available in three whimsical prints to put your travel style on full display....

I Spent 2 Weeks on Paros for a Friend's Wedding — and It Was the Best Vacation I've Ever Taken

Margarita Nikitaki We land by prop plane on the Greek island of Paros, almost exactly two years late. And so we were all reinvited, two years later, to celebrate his marriage. I understood very well. Christiana, a harborside restaurant in Ampelas, on the Greek island of Páros.Credit:Margarita Nikitaki I know very few of the invited guests; Enrico, none. It is to be a week in a glass house above the Aegean....

I Spent 3 Days Biking Around Kyushu, Japan — Here’s Why It Was an Incredible Way to See the Island

With its blazing fall colors and picturesque villages, the Japanese island of Kyushu was made for cycling. Courtesy of William W. Liew I am not a cyclist. I dont even own a bicycle. Biking up Mount Unzen, in Japan’s Nagasaki Prefecture.Credit:Courtesy of William W. Liew Not to mention a rich culture of hospitality. The island even started a professional cycling race thats held in October, the Tour de Kyushu. First I took a day of rest to let the jet lag wear off....

I Spent 3 Weeks in Europe With a Carry-on Backpack — Here's What I Regret Packing, and What You Actually Need

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. The temperatures ranged from 45 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and we were on our feet a lot. My background in thru-hiking has helped me streamline my packing, and I dont mind re-wearing clothes. Credit:Travel + Leisure This keeps my gear list concise and my clothes comfortable. Since then, Ive switched to a backpacking-style pack designed specifically for travel. Its also quite affordable for a travel backpack and fits perfectly into an overhead bin....

I Spent 4 Days Exploring the LGBTQ+ Scene in Medellín, Colombia — Here's Where to Go

Here are my picks for LGBTQ-friendly things to do and see in Medellin. Getty Images I was dancing to disco-pop music on a flatbed truck behind the DJ when someone spilledaguardienteon me. (It’s an anise-flavored liqueur Colombians seem to drink by the gallon.) Credit:Getty Images The parties, though, went all night well past sunrise. I partied in the Provenza area, which is a wealthier district in the El Poblado neighborhood....

I Spent 4 Years in Seoul, and Here Are the Korean Skincare Products I'll Never Stop Using—From $13

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. These K-beauty moisturizers, serums, and treatments are in a league of their own. Korea has a 2,000-year history of producinginnovative beauty treatments. Credit:Travel + Leisure It wasnt until the late ’90s and early 2000s that Hallyu, a.k.a. Today, K-beauty is flourishing worldwide, with the South Korean beauty marketpredictedto be worth over $14 billion. Over the four years I lived in South Korea, I tried and tested hundreds of products....

I Spent 7 Weeks in Europe With Just a Carry-on, and These Are the 10 Dresses I Wore on Repeat — From $36

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Luckily, I was able to curate the perfect wardrobe with a slew ofversatile travel dressesfor every possible occasion. Sightseeing at a museum? Credit:Travel + Leisure / Tyler Roeland Walking day exploring a new city? Below, are the 10 dresses I suggest packing for the ultimate European summer vacation. Pro tip: Consider addinga linen blazerto the mix, too. J.Crew However, many shoppers have given the Zesica Matching Skirt Set from Amazon their stamp of approval....

I Spent a Month in France for Less Than $650 — Here's How I Did It

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Work exchanges are a rewarding and cost-effective way to travel abroad for long stretches of time. Heres what it was like to work on a vineyard in France. Credit:Sophie Dodd/Travel + Leisure Tu veuxmore,ma cherie? Here, we polished off half a dozen bottles pulled straight from the cellar during our lunch break. Wine harvest is at turns indulgent, exhausting, romantic, and humbling....

I Spent a Week Backpacking Near Lake Tahoe — How to Explore the Area's Glacial Lakes, Stunning Trails, and Granite Peaks

As it turns out, flying with backpacking gear is surprisingly easy. Most people go during this time frame, but we booked our trip the first week of October. For reliable weather and fewer hikers, Id recommend booking your trip in September. Credit:Eve Carrick/Travel + Leisure They both brought one down jacket and regular hiking leggings and were fine. What to Know Contrary to its name, Desolation Wilderness is far from desolate....

I Spent a Week in This Lesser-known Part of Thailand and It Was Paradise — Here's What to See and Do

Its dramatic bay may be iconic, but the province of Phang Nga still flies largely under the radar. At times I could hear the sound of elephants wandering in the bushes, and waited for a glimpse. Alas, one never arrived. Former Muay Thai boxing champion Sahayot Bangprong gives a lesson at Six Senses.Credit:Ulf Svane I slept above the water the villas at the resort500Raiare strung along a pier over the lake....