Category: Autumn
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Exactly What to Pack for Costa Rica in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Rainforest, volcanoes, hot springs, cloud forests, tropical beaches, waterfalls, wildlife, surf towns, and national parks can all be part of the same trip to Costa Rica. That variety is exactly what makes packing for Costa Rica in fall a little tricky. September, October, and November are warm throughout much of the country, but rainfall changes…
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Exactly What to Pack for Mexico in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Turquoise Caribbean beaches, colorful colonial cities, enormous archaeological sites, mountain towns, desert landscapes, tropical jungle, street-food-filled neighborhoods, and some of the most exciting cities in North America can all be part of the same trip to Mexico. That variety is exactly what makes packing for Mexico in fall a little tricky. September, October, and November…
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Exactly What to Pack for the UK in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Golden leaves fill London’s parks, Edinburgh becomes even moodier beneath autumn skies, the Cotswolds glow in warm fall colors, historic cities feel made for cozy pub stops, and countryside walks become quieter as summer crowds disappear. Fall can be a wonderful time to visit the UK. It can also be one of the easiest seasons…
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Exactly What to Pack for Cabo Verde in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Golden beaches stretch across Sal and Boa Vista, colorful Mindelo brings music and culture to São Vicente, mountain valleys cover Santo Antão, and volcanic landscapes dominate Fogo. But if you are visiting Cabo Verde in September, October, or November, forget the traditional idea of a fall wardrobe. This is warm-weather island packing. September is still…
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Exactly What to Pack for the Netherlands in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Golden leaves line Amsterdam’s canals, bicycles crowd bridges beneath changing trees, historic streets glow beneath gray fall skies, and cities like Utrecht, Haarlem, Leiden and Delft become especially atmospheric as summer fades. Fall is a beautiful time to visit the Netherlands, but September, October and November do not require exactly the same suitcase. September can…
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Best Fall Festivals in Italy in 2026: Wine, Truffles, Chocolate, Film, Comics & More
There is something especially beautiful about Italy in the fall. Summer slowly loosens its grip, vineyards move into harvest season, truffles begin appearing on menus and in market stalls, and cities that are extraordinary at any time of year take on a completely different atmosphere. Tuscany turns toward wine and the vendemmia. Piedmont celebrates one…
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Exactly What to Pack for Germany in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Golden leaves fill Berlin parks, vineyards turn yellow along the Rhine and Moselle, half-timbered towns look even prettier against fall color, and southern Germany begins its gradual transition toward winter. Fall is a fantastic time to visit Germany, but September, October, and November do not require exactly the same suitcase. September can still bring mild…
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Exactly What to Pack for Senegal in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Colorful streets and markets fill Dakar, fishing boats line the Atlantic coast, historic Saint-Louis sits along the Senegal River, and beaches stretch south toward Saly and Casamance. But if you are visiting Senegal in September, October, or November, forget the traditional idea of a fall wardrobe. This is tropical packing. September and October are still…
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Exactly What to Pack for Canada in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Fiery maple trees, crisp lake mornings, mountain roads, cozy cities, harvest season, golden forests and some of the best fall scenery anywhere make autumn an incredible time to visit Canada. But September, October and November can feel like three very different trips. September can still bring warm afternoons across much of southern Canada. October is…
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Exactly What to Pack for Japan in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Red maples around Kyoto temples, golden ginkgo trees in Tokyo, crisp mountain scenery, steaming ramen, colorful gardens and cooler evenings make fall an incredible time to visit Japan. But September, October and November do not require exactly the same suitcase. September can still feel hot and humid across much of Japan, while October brings more…