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Packing for Summer in the Med With Heleena Trahanas
Heleena Trahanas is one half of the Mediterranean-inspired brand Alex and Trahanas. We talked to her about how she packs for her summer travels in the Med and her latest discoveries in Folegandros and Kea.
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How I Pack
Detailed strategies from stylish travelers who bring a carry-on or caravan
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Packing for Summer in the Med With Heleena Trahanas
Heleena Trahanas is one half of the Mediterranean-inspired brand Alex and Trahanas. We talked to her about how she packs for her summer travels in the Med and her latest discoveries in Folegandros and Kea.
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Packing for Summer in The Alps with the Founders of Nuisette
Growing up in Geneva, sisters Samantha and Clarisa founded Nuisette in search of the perfect nightgown with utmost versatility that can go from day to night, or night to day, without a hitch—epitomizing modern Alpine-girl style.
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Packing For a Month-long Trip With Toddlers
Last summer, Pia Baroncini headed to Italy with her husband and kids for a month-long trip to visit family and friends and draw inspiration for their respective labels. They managed to balance work with beach days and gelato runs for their two kids under 4. She shares how they packed for a multi-leg trip.
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Travel Uniform
Stylish workhorse pieces we reach for trip after trip
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Pareos
The pareo is easily the MVP of any summer packing list. It folds up small, resists wrinkles, and ends up working harder than anything else. Wear it as a scarf on the journey there, as a chic cover-up at the beach or pool, and a skirt or dress for drinks and dinner.
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Provençal Print
Inspired by years of collecting Provençal print pieces at French brocantes, Yolanda and Clara took it upon themselves to find their contemporary counterparts—from summery pants to mules to beach cover-ups. All perfectly timeless and travel-friendly!
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Picnic Baskets
Picnics in Central Park, boat days in Nantucket, beach lunches in Saint Tropez, or bike riding in Provence, the picnic basket is a mainstay of the summer accessories arsenal.
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The Navigator
Travel advisors, fixers, and hoteliers divulge their destination expertise
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Emily FitzRoy, Founder of Bellini Travel
Whether you’re after a private tour of the Sistine Chapel after hours, or an unassuming trattoria on the side of the autostrada serving life-affirming pranzo, Bellini Travel founder Emily FitzRoy can get you there.
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Drew Kluska, founder of The Tailor
Over nearly three decades of designing custom journeys across Australia, Drew Kluska, founder of The Tailor, has built a deep well of field guides, station owners, pilots, chefs, and artists who can unlock the kinds of experiences that stick.
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Meg Yash, Timbuktu Travel
With nearly 20 years in the travel industry, Meg Yash specializes in adventure travel across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Drawing on a background in international development, she designs travel rooted in ethical, sustainable practices, guiding newcomers and seasoned travelers alike toward off-the-beaten-path, immersive experiences in nature.
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Travel Well
Wellness experts share how they stay healthy, fit and sane on the road
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Italian Pharmacy Finds to Bring Home
While the French pharmacy grabs much of the spotlight, self-diagnosed skincare junkie and “Skin Sanctuary” author Cian Connor favors the Italian farmacia.
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Justine Kahn, founder of Botnia
Esthetician Justine Kahn approaches skincare like nutrition, growing many of her ingredients on a microfarm in Sausalito and formulating products to feed the skin. She shares her rituals for staying healthy on the road.
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Gwen Whiting, Founder of The Fill Club
The founder of The Laundress and new wellness-centric cleaning brand The Fill Club shares her highly specific rituals for staying healthy, organized, and grounded on the road.
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Armchair Traveler
The books that take you places—from the comfort of your couch
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Secret Montenegro
A tiny Balkan country shaped by the Venetian Republic and the socialist era, Montenegro feels a bit like Italy—cabana stripes, hidden monasteries and villas along the sea—but is uniquely itself. Creative director Ivana Maksimovic shares the country of her childhood summers with highlights from her new book.
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Après Ski
Author Erin Isakov was on skis as soon as she could walk, as were her own kids—and they now explore slopes around the world each year. That deep-rooted love for the sport inspired her new book, Après Ski, which is both a tribute to the sport’s golden age and a practical guide for plotting your…
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Biarritz Through a Design Lens
Interior designer Marta de la Rica has been coming to Biarritz since childhood, and here she shares her favorite places, objects and small moments of beauty from this deeply personal corner of the Basque Coast.
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Bring-Back
Souvenirs and pharmacy finds we’ll always make space for in a carry-on
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Pharmacy Find: Propolis Spray
This tiny bottle from one of Vienna’s most charming pharmacies is travel-friendly and plays both offense and defense—helping you recover faster when you’re sick and giving your immune system a boost to prevent that from happening in the first place.
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The Souvenir: The Bee Glass
Always on the lookout for real glasses for poolside drinks, Yolanda came across La Rochère’s iconic Bee Glass—the French classic with over 500 years of history—in Bordeaux. With a Napoleonic bee motif and Provençal charm, it’s the rare glass that is as chic as it is indestructible.
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The Souvenir: French Pharmacy Finds
There’s something irresistible about a French pharmacy—an alluring mix of medical and magical, where practical staples feel like chic little treasures.
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The Recipe
Drinks and dishes from our favorite hotels and restaurants around the globe
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Masala Chai from Sújan Sher Bagh
When Clara Hranek traveled to India for the first time, she started off every morning with a cup of masala chai, and took the recipe home with her.
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Segera Retreat’s Ginger Kombucha
At Segera Retreat in Kenya’s Laikipia plateau, kombucha isn’t just a drink, it’s an art. As refreshing and gut-restorative in winter as it is after a long, hot game drive, this bracing, ginger-forward version became an unlikely anchor of Alex Postman’s stay.
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Hudson Ranch Vinaigrette
A pantry staple vinaigrette recipe that Hudson Ranch’s Christina Hudson learned in the kitchen at Chez Panisse.
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Gift Guides
Highly specific gifts that transport us to our favorite places in the world
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YOLO’s 2025 Gift Guide
We spent hours digging up the goods for every traveler on your list and with 290 gifts in total, we’re sure you’ll also find a few things in there for you.
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Our Yolo Gift Guide
A list of things for people who love travel—to wear on the plane, hang on the wall, rub on your skin, drop in your drink, or cook a global feast from
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