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I Traveled to Europe for a Week With Just a Carry-on Thanks to This Flight Attendant-approved Packing Hack

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. It saved the day when my suitcase wouldn’t close. Despite planning out my outfits for every day and night of the trip, my carry-on suitcase was overflowing. Credit:Travel + Leisure Then, you simply push down on the cubes and use an extra zipper to manually compress them. All together, its extremely satisfying to witness in action. All four cubes are designed to fit together into your carry-on like a puzzle....

I Traveled to Finland to See Alvar Aalto's Masterful Buildings—and It Changed How I Think About Midcentury Design

On a tour of southern Finland, seeing the enduring masterworks of architect Alvar Aalto. Paimio was something else entirely. As Alvar famously declared: The main purpose of the building is to function as a medical instrument. Finlandia Hall.Credit:JON SPARKS/ALAMY MVLAMPILA/ALAMY My trip started in the calm, orderly capital of Helsinki. On my way, I stopped in the mill town of Saynatsalo. Aalto designedSaynatsalo Town Hall,which was completed in 1952 and soon became emblematic of his middle period....

I Traveled to Finland to Take Its Masterclass in Happiness — Here Are the 8 Most Important Lessons I Learned

We all deserve to be as happy as a Finn. But how easy could it possibly be to find total happiness just by booking a flight? I set off to spend five days and four nights in Finland’s Lakeland region to find out. Credit:Getty Images Before leaving, I self-assessed. Am I unhappy enough to learn how to find my inner Finn? I graduated from therapy three years ago. Courtesy of Kuru Resort...

I Traveled to Italy on Neos' New Flight Route From NYC — Here's What It Was Like

Here’s how to spend a perfect week in Venice and Sicily right now. International travel has been complicated amid the COVID-19 pandemic, to say the least. This may be one of several reasons why the country continues to welcome U.S. tourists. Credit: Courtesy of Neos Air Fly direct from NYC to Milan on Neos' new flight route. Although tourists are traveling to Italy, the summer crowds have thinned out, creating more elbow room....

I Traveled to One of the Most Serene Spots in the World—Home to Luxury Coastal Hotels, and Stunning Desert Landscapes

Like him, I have carried the belief that tranquility was to be found there. I went toOmanto find it for myself. I started my visit on the northeastern coast, in the capital city of Muscat. Sunset in the Empty Quarter, a desert region in western Oman.Credit:Chris Wallace The next day, I traveled with Ghassan Almaasharia guide arranged by my hotel, the newSt. I still think about it almost every day....

I Traveled to Rhode Island With a Chef Known for His Michelin-starred Seafood Restaurant — Here's Everywhere We Ate

The smallest state in the U.S. has a big seafood scene. Here’s where to eat in Providence, Rhode Island. Its a local specialty, claimed to be the best version of clam chowder, flavorful and light. A bowl of squid salad from Dune Brothers and bottles of ISCO (Industrious Spirit Company) gin.Credit:Pat Doherty/Travel + Leisure (I agree.) Adding to the old-world atmosphere, the restaurant is next to theLooff Carousel, originally built in 1895....

I Tried Amazon’s ‘Magical’ Sleep Mask on a Long-haul Flight — and Now It’s the Most Important Item in My Bag

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. It’s the ultimate hack for light sleepers. Travel + Leisure / Francesca Fasciglione I’ve never been the best sleeper. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Francesca Fasciglione Even in the most comfortable and serene of options, I sometimes have issuesfalling asleep. But that was before I gave the top-ratedMavogel Sleep Maska try. Mavogel Sleep Mask Amazon I’ve never really considered myself a sleep mask person....

I Tried the Backpack That's Been Hailed As the 'Perfect Travel Bag' — and Now I Use It Instead of My Purse

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. It is the perfect cross between a duffle bag, a backpack, and a purse. Travel + Leisure / Emily Belfiore I also found the pack to be quite strong and durable. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Reese Herrington Beyond its multipurpose exterior, theBlack Hole Tote Packis also stocked with thoughtful features to delight any traveler. things that you might need in a pinch and don’t want to dig through inside your bag for....

I Tried the Dutch Pastime of Mudwalking Across the Sea — Here’s How You Can, Too

Each summer, thousands of people walk across the Wadden Sea, in the northern Netherlands. Here’s how I learned to embrace the quirky Dutch sport of “Wadlopen.” Fredrik Nilsson/Getty Images Standing on the last firm land before the Wadden Sea, I braced myself. Walking through the mud in the Wadden Sea, in the Netherlands.Credit:Fredrik Nilsson/Getty Images I expected the mud to be cold when it hit my bare shin. Instead, theslik, as the Dutch call the mud here, was silky and tepid....

I Tried the TikTok-famous Swimsuit That Magically Snatches Your Waist — and It's Completely Worth the Hype

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. How quaint that sounds to me now, a couple of decades and a couple of babies later. EnterTA3, a swimwear line founded by WOC mom (and stone-cold fox)Leila Shams. Credit: Courtesy of TA3 Slide intothe suit, and tighten the laces with a single pull that’s when the magic happens. (And that’s a lot of body types, because the algorithm obviously has my number....

I Tried These Comfy, Retro Sneakers That Just Dropped for Spring — and Now I Predict They'll Be the Shoe of the Season

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Shop the new style before they sell out. Lately, Ive been lovingretro-style, brightly-colored kicksbecause they add the perfect pop of color to my neutral-heavy wardrobe. Credit:Travel + Leisure During a recent search for my next pair, I stumbled across Reeboks newest release: theClassic AZ Shoes. Although, with theReebok Classic AZ Shoes, you dont have to compromise. Youll get the best of both worlds....

I Used Insider Tips to Plan a Multi-city Brazil Trip — Here's How You Can, Too

Recommendations from family and friends made my first trip to Rio, Trancoso, and Salvador unforgettable. The moment was a peaceful introduction to a place where the city and sea spill into each other. Mytour guide, Edson Eddie Vander Campos Alves, was lively and informative. Credit:JohnnyGreig/Getty Images Through her passionate knowledge, the streets of Little Africa came alive. Some of my favorite meals included: Mesa do Ladois a gastrosensorial experience created by Michelin chef Claude Troisgros....

I Used to Work at Lululemon — Here Are the 15 Items I’m Shopping From Its Site for July Fourth Weekend

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Stock up on travel-friendly essentials, starting at just $19. Travel + Leisure / Francesca Fasciglione I need to get my priorities straight. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Francesca Fasciglione Or, do I? Instead of stocking up on sparklers, I was scrolling through Lululemons website for the latest deals. With hundreds of markdowns, theWe Made Too Muchsection is growing faster than the weeds in my garden....