Longer trips seem to be the focus of vacation planning, but don’t forget about the weekends! Weekend trips allow you to travel to places closer to home and offer a nice respite from the normal grind.  Every weekend warrior knows that the perfect weekender bag is key to a successful trip.  It’s an art finding the right bag… but don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of options for you. Read on for our top picks.

1. The Leather Bag: Durable and timeless, the leather weekender will fit into any setting, whether it’s a trip into town or a rustic stay in the woods.

You haven’t truly lived until you’ve experienced new cuisine in a foreign country. There’s something so satisfying about breaking bread overseas and indulging in new scents, authentic flavors, and rich culinary experiences. Considering that most people usually eat three meals a day, food is a pretty important aspect to consider when making your travel plans. If you love food, why not devote your getaway to experiencing cultural meals in different parts of the world? If you’ve never traveled for the food before, read on for our favorite reasons why you should! Bon appétit!

1.) Discover new flavors

The number one reason why people should travel for the food is the discovery of new flavors. You don’t necessarily have to be a “foodie” to enjoy a local culture’s cuisine, though.  Everyone eats and you’d be denying yourself some amazing flavors if you don’t indulge in some local foods while you’re traveling the world. Some fruits, spices, and grains are only found regionally in small parts of the world so you’d never get to experience them outside of traveling to those areas.