Truman Capote once said, “New York is the only real city-city,” and that could not be more true. (Uh, hello Tiffany & Co.'s flagship on Fifth!) The yellow cabs pass by landmarks and street style stars at a pace unique only to the Big Apple. Getting lost among the very busy people is a trip, and making it here—whether permanently or just for a few days—is a must for any traveler. 

Sure, sure, Paris is lovely, but venturing beyond its abundance of lights is where the magic is really felt. There’s cuisine to be sampled, fresh air to be inhaled, and a countryside to take in. Bonjour, indeed.

Y Viva España! There’s a reason American greats like Ernest Hemingway fell in love with Spain. There’s romance to be felt and a lust for life that doesn’t exist anywhere else. Just remember: Red and black are always right together.

It’s nearly impossible to have a bad beach vacation. There’s something about the sea breeze that piques the good vibes and grounds you. We could blame it on the blue water, but we don’t want to blame it on anything. Just be sure to pack sunglasses. Your eye doctor (and future self) will thank you.

At some point in your life as an adventurer, you’re going to feel the call of the open road. Don’t ignore it. Go make mixtapes, rent that cool car, and hit the pavement. Pro tip: Pack a film camera and lots of film. You’ll thank us later.