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NetherlandsWestern Europe

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Stay dry on the bike and ready for canals and museums, whatever the season

41 items4seasons
GreeceSouthern Europe

Athens, Greece

Everything you need for a comfortable trip to the cradle of Western civilization, from Acropolis-ready shoes to monastery-appropriate clothing.

43 items4seasons
United StatesSouth Central

Austin, Texas

A season-by-season packing list for the Live Music Capital, from scorching summer days at Barton Springs to mild winter evenings on South Congress.

42 items2seasons
IndonesiaSoutheast Asia

Bali, Indonesia

Your complete guide to packing for temples, beaches, jungles, and everything in between

48 items2seasons
ThailandSoutheast Asia

Bangkok, Thailand

Pack smart for temples, street food stalls, and tropical heat across every season.

42 items3seasons
SpainSouthern Europe

Barcelona, Spain

Your complete guide to packing for Barcelona's beaches, Gothic Quarter streets, Gaudi landmarks, and everything in between.

39 items4seasons
GermanyCentral Europe

Berlin, Germany

What to pack for Germany's capital, from club-ready black outfits to bike-friendly layers for the neighborhoods along the Spree.

37 items4seasons
FranceSouthwestern Europe

Bordeaux, France

From wine tasting in Saint-Emilion to cobblestone evenings along the Garonne, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

32 items4seasons
United StatesNew England

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston is a walkable city of colonial history, world-class universities, and weather that changes on a dime. Here is everything you need to pack for Beantown.

43 items4seasons
HungaryCentral Europe

Budapest, Hungary

From Szechenyi thermal baths to late-night ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

30 items4seasons
ArgentinaSouth America

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Your complete guide to packing for Buenos Aires' tango halls, world-class steakhouses, European-style boulevards, and vibrant neighborhood culture.

38 items4seasons
South KoreaEast Asia

Busan, South Korea

From Haeundae beach mornings to spicy seafood markets in Jagalchi and night skyline views from Hwangnyeongsan, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

29 items4seasons
MexicoBaja California

Cabo San Lucas

What to pack for beach days at El Arco, whale-watching boats, ATV runs through the desert, and late nights along the Cabo marina.

48 items2seasons
EgyptNorth Africa

Cairo, Egypt

From the Pyramids of Giza to the Khan el-Khalili bazaar to a Nile felucca at sunset, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

32 items4seasons
MexicoCaribbean

Cancun

Everything you need for beaches, cenotes, ancient ruins, and resort nights in Mexico's Caribbean paradise.

49 items2seasons
South AfricaAfrica

Cape Town, South Africa

Your complete guide to packing for Table Mountain hikes, Cape Winelands tours, penguin encounters at Boulders Beach, and the dramatic Cape of Good Hope.

39 items4seasons
ColombiaCaribbean

Cartagena

Everything you need for cobblestone streets, island boat trips, colorful colonial plazas, and salsa-filled nights in Colombia's Caribbean jewel.

43 items2seasons
United StatesSoutheast US

Charleston, South Carolina

A practical, season-by-season packing guide for the Lowcountry's cobblestone streets, waterfront dining, and barrier island beaches.

31 items4seasons
ThailandSoutheast Asia

Chiang Mai

Northern Thailand is not the beach. Chiang Mai's mountain setting brings cooler evenings, strict temple dress codes, and a smoky burning season that changes what belongs in your bag.

39 items3seasons
United StatesMidwest

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago is a city of bold architecture, lakefront breezes, and weather that keeps you guessing. Here is everything you need to pack for the Windy City.

43 items4seasons
DenmarkNorthern Europe

Copenhagen, Denmark

Layers and rain gear, plus clothes you can cycle in, season by season

41 items4seasons
Costa RicaCentral America

Costa Rica

How to pack for rainforests, volcanoes, beaches, and adventure days

45 items2seasons
MexicoCaribbean (Yucatan Peninsula)

Cozumel, Mexico

From world-class reef diving to cruise-day exploring to beach club afternoons, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

36 items4seasons
United StatesMountain West

Denver, Colorado

The Mile High City sits at 5,280 feet. Strong sun, dry air, and weather that turns over by the hour. Pack for all of it, season by season.

44 items4seasons
United Arab EmiratesMiddle East

Dubai

A season-by-season packing list for Dubai, from desert-heat gear to the modest dress that malls and mosques expect.

43 items2seasons
IrelandWestern Europe

Dublin, Ireland

Stay dry, layer smart, and walk comfortably through Ireland's lively capital

40 items4seasons
CroatiaSouthern Europe

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Your complete guide to packing for Dubrovnik's ancient city walls, rocky beaches, island hopping adventures, and Game of Thrones filming locations.

45 items2seasons
United KingdomWestern Europe

Edinburgh, Scotland

Dress for wind and rain on cobblestone streets in Scotland's capital

39 items4seasons
ItalySouthern Europe

Florence, Italy

What to pack for the Renaissance capital, from cobblestone-ready shoes to clothes that get you into the Duomo.

44 items4seasons
Cayman IslandsCaribbean

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

From Seven Mile Beach mornings to Stingray City snorkel trips to dinner in George Town, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

30 items3seasons
VietnamSoutheast Asia

Hanoi, Vietnam

From Old Quarter motorbike chaos to Hoan Kiem Lake mornings to a Ha Long Bay overnight cruise, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

29 items4seasons
VietnamSoutheast Asia

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Pack smart for motorbike madness, street food crawls, and tropical heat in Saigon.

41 items2seasons
VietnamCentral Vietnam

Hoi An, Vietnam

From lantern-lit Ancient Town nights to An Bang beach mornings to a tailor measuring you for a custom suit, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

29 items4seasons
ChinaEast Asia

Hong Kong

A season-by-season packing guide for a walkable, food-obsessed city.

44 items4seasons
United StatesPacific Islands

Honolulu, Hawaii

What to pack for Oahu's beaches and trails in the warm months

45 items2seasons
TurkeySoutheastern Europe / Western Asia

Istanbul, Turkey

What to bring for a city spread across two continents, from a scarf for the mosques to shoes that hold on wet cobblestones.

44 items4seasons
PolandCentral Europe

Krakow, Poland

From Rynek Glowny medieval square mornings to Wieliczka salt mine descents to Auschwitz day trips, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

26 items4seasons
JapanEast Asia

Kyoto, Japan

A season-by-season packing guide for Japan's ancient capital, home to thousands of temples, stunning bamboo groves, and timeless geisha districts.

42 items4seasons
United StatesSouthwest

Las Vegas, Nevada

A practical, season-by-season packing list for Sin City, from triple-digit summer days on the Strip to cool winter nights.

44 items2seasons
PeruSouth America

Lima

Your complete guide to packing for desert coast weather, coastal boardwalks, food tours, and highland day trips

48 items2seasons
PortugalSouthern Europe

Lisbon, Portugal

Your complete guide to packing for Lisbon's steep cobblestone hills, sunny beach day trips, fado nights, and everything in between.

38 items4seasons
United KingdomWestern Europe

London, England

Layer for fast-changing weather, pack a real rain jacket, and wear shoes broken in for miles

41 items4seasons
United StatesWest Coast

Los Angeles, California

A season-by-season packing list for LA, from summer beach days to Hollywood in the mild winter months.

36 items2seasons
SpainSouthern Europe

Madrid, Spain

From midnight tapas in La Latina to Prado mornings to a Bernabeu match, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

26 items4seasons
MoroccoNorth Africa

Marrakech, Morocco

Pack smart for medina walks, souk haggling, Atlas Mountain hikes, and Sahara desert excursions.

46 items2seasons
United StatesPacific Islands

Maui, Hawaii

Everything you need for the Road to Hana, Haleakala summit, snorkeling, and island adventures

48 items2seasons
ColombiaSouth America

Medellin

They call Medellin the City of Eternal Spring, and the mild days live up to it. Sunny mornings still turn into afternoon downpours, and the cobblestone barrios sit 5,000 feet above sea level.

38 items4seasons
AustraliaOceania

Melbourne, Australia

How to layer for a city that really does get four seasons in one day

41 items4seasons
MexicoCentral Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico

CDMX sits at 7,350 feet with 30-degree daily temperature swings, intense UV, and a rainy season that runs like clockwork. Here is how to pack for every season.

33 items4seasons
United StatesSoutheast

Miami, Florida

Everything you need for beaches, nightlife, Art Deco exploring, and Everglades adventures

37 items2seasons
United StatesSoutheast

Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is a city built for live music, hot chicken, and late nights on Broadway. Here is everything you need to pack for Music City.

42 items4seasons
BahamasCaribbean

Nassau, Bahamas

From Cable Beach mornings to Atlantis day passes to Junkanoo street parades, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

30 items3seasons
United StatesSoutheast

New Orleans, Louisiana

Everything you need for the French Quarter, jazz clubs, swamp tours, and festival season

37 items2seasons
United StatesNortheast

New York City, New York

NYC is a city built for walking, eating, and looking good while doing both. Here is everything you need to pack for the city that never sleeps.

44 items4seasons
MexicoCentral America

Oaxaca

Oaxaca is not your typical Mexican beach trip. At 5,000 feet in the Sierra Madre, you will need layers for chilly nights, sturdy shoes for cobblestones and ruins, and room in your bag for mezcal and textiles.

40 items2seasons
United StatesSoutheast

Orlando

Everything you need for theme parks, water rides, sunny days, and afternoon thunderstorms in Florida's theme park capital.

41 items2seasons
JapanKansai (West Japan)

Osaka, Japan

From Dotonbori takoyaki stalls to Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Castle and a Kyoto day trip, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

29 items4seasons
FranceWestern Europe

Paris, France

Broken-in shoes for the cobblestones, layers for weather that changes by lunchtime, and a wardrobe that reads Parisian instead of tourist.

43 items4seasons
ThailandSoutheast Asia

Phuket, Thailand

What to pack for beaches, island hopping, diving and temple days

45 items2seasons
United StatesPacific Northwest

Portland, Oregon

Dress in layers, embrace the rain, and get ready for food carts, bike lanes, and trails through the gorge

40 items4seasons
PortugalIberian Peninsula

Porto, Portugal

From port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia to Livraria Lello mornings to a Douro Valley day trip, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

26 items4seasons
Czech RepublicCentral Europe

Prague, Czech Republic

Cobblestones underfoot. A steep climb to Prague Castle. Chilly evenings along the Vltava River. Here is what to bring.

37 items4seasons
MexicoPacific Coast Mexico

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

From Zona Romantica brunches to Los Muertos Beach mornings to humpback whale watching in winter, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

31 items4seasons
New ZealandOtago, South Island

Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown sits on the shore of Lake Wakatipu, ringed by the Remarkables. It's New Zealand's adventure capital, and the weather turns fast: expect four real seasons and something to do outside year-round.

45 items4seasons
IcelandNorthern Europe

Reykjavik, Iceland

Layer up, waterproof everything, and prepare for weather that changes every five minutes

42 items4seasons
BrazilSouth America

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Everything you need for beaches, iconic landmarks, samba nights, and tropical adventures

36 items2seasons
ItalySouthern Europe

Rome, Italy

From cobblestone-ready shoes to clothing that gets you into the Vatican, here's what to bring to the Eternal City.

43 items4seasons
AustriaCentral Europe (Alpine)

Salzburg, Austria

From Mozart's birthplace to Hohensalzburg Fortress to a Sound of Music film-location tour, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

26 items4seasons
United StatesWest Coast

San Diego, California

Everything you need for beaches, world-class dining, and outdoor adventures in America's Finest City

38 items2seasons
United StatesWest Coast

San Francisco, California

Layer up for fog, dress for microclimates, and bring shoes that can handle the hills

40 items4seasons
Puerto Rico (US Territory)Caribbean

San Juan, Puerto Rico

From Old San Juan blue cobblestones to Condado beach mornings to El Yunque rainforest day trips, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

30 items3seasons
GreeceMediterranean Europe

Santorini, Greece

Your complete guide to packing for caldera sunsets, volcanic beaches, steep village stairways, and island winds

46 items2seasons
United StatesPacific Northwest

Seattle, Washington

Layer up for drizzle, embrace the coffee culture, and get ready for world-class hiking nearby

40 items4seasons
South KoreaEast Asia

Seoul, South Korea

A season-by-season packing guide for Seoul, where you'll go from palace grounds to Myeongdong shopping to a late Hongdae street-food run in one day.

43 items4seasons
SingaporeSoutheast Asia

Singapore

Pack smart for hawker centers, Gardens by the Bay, and year-round tropical humidity.

41 items2seasons
CroatiaDalmatian Coast

Split, Croatia

From Diocletian's Palace evenings to Bacvice Beach mornings to a ferry day-trip to Hvar, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

26 items4seasons
US Virgin Islands (US Territory)Caribbean

St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

From Magens Bay mornings to a duty-free Charlotte Amalie shopping day to a St. John ferry trip, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

30 items3seasons
AustraliaOceania

Sydney, Australia

What to bring for Sydney's beaches, harbor walks, and Blue Mountains hikes, sorted by season.

40 items4seasons
TaiwanEast Asia

Taipei, Taiwan

Pack smart for night markets, temple visits, mountain hikes, and hot springs across all four seasons.

40 items4seasons
GeorgiaCaucasus

Tbilisi

From sulfur baths in Abanotubani to Orthodox cathedrals on the hilltop, Tbilisi demands a mix of modest layers, sturdy walking shoes, and enough room in your bag for a few bottles of Georgian wine.

38 items4seasons
IsraelMiddle East

Tel Aviv, Israel

What to pack for Tel Aviv's beaches and Bauhaus streets, plus the modest layers you'll need for Jerusalem day trips.

48 items2seasons
JapanEast Asia

Tokyo, Japan

A season-by-season packing guide for a city you'll cover mostly on foot, where you take your shoes off several times a day.

44 items4seasons
CanadaPacific Northwest

Vancouver, Canada

From Stanley Park seawall mornings to Granville Island markets to a North Shore Mountains hike or Whistler day trip, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

26 items4seasons
ItalyNorthern Italy

Venice, Italy

From St. Mark's Square mornings to a Burano lace day-trip to a sunset spritz on the Zattere, here is everything that earns its place in your bag.

28 items4seasons
AustriaCentral Europe

Vienna, Austria

What to bring for Austria's imperial capital, from an opera-ready outfit to layers for the palace gardens along the Danube.

37 items4seasons
United StatesMid-Atlantic

Washington, D.C.

D.C. is a city built for walking between monuments, exploring free museums, and eating your way through diverse neighborhoods. Here is everything you need to pack.

43 items4seasons

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