We _______ (travel) to the beach last summer. We _______ (travel) to three countries recently.

Key Concept: Past Simple vs. Present Perfect

The Past Simple is used for actions completed at a specific time in the past. The Present Perfect is used for experiences or actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past, or actions that have relevance to the present. Time expressions like 'last summer' indicate Past Simple, while 'recently' is often used with the Present Perfect.

Solution:

• We traveled to the beach last summer. (Specific past time)
• We have traveled to three countries recently. (An experience in the recent past, the exact time is not specified and it can be relevant to the present.)

Answer: traveled, have traveled