Tag: September
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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…
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Exactly What to Pack for Austria in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Golden leaves frame palace gardens in Vienna, Salzburg’s old town begins to feel crisp and cozy, vineyards turn warm shades of yellow and red, and the Austrian Alps start making their dramatic transition toward winter. Fall is a beautiful time to visit Austria, but September, October, and November do not require exactly the same suitcase.…
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Best Fall Festivals in the USA in 2026: Apple Festivals, Pumpkins, Oktoberfest & More
Fall in the United States is not one single experience. In one part of the country, you can spend the morning watching hot-air balloons rise over the desert. Somewhere else, you can walk through a Virginia apple orchard with a cup of cider, watch people race giant pumpkins across the water in Maine, celebrate German…
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Exactly What to Pack for Peru in Spring: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Snowy Andean peaks rise above ancient stone cities, trains wind through the Sacred Valley toward Machu Picchu, cliffs drop toward the Pacific outside Lima, and enormous landscapes stretch from high-altitude lakes to the Amazon rainforest. And then spring arrives. September, October, and November are spring in Peru, but that does not mean you can pack…
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Exactly What to Pack for Panama in Fall: September, October & November Carry-On Only
Turquoise Caribbean water surrounds tiny tropical islands, ships pass through one of the world’s most famous canals, colorful streets wind through Casco Viejo, and thick rainforest rises just beyond Panama City. Farther west, surfers head for Santa Catalina, beaches and islands surround Bocas del Toro, and the green mountains around Boquete offer a completely different…
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Oktoberfest 2026 in Munich: The Complete First-Timer’s Guide to Beer Tents, Outfits, Packing & What to Know
There is Oktoberfest, and then there is Oktoberfest in Munich. For sixteen days every fall, the Theresienwiese fills with glowing carnival rides, enormous beer halls, brass bands, embroidered dirndls, lederhosen, roast chicken, pretzels bigger than your head, strangers singing together on wooden benches, and millions of people arriving from around Bavaria and around the world.…