Month: June 2023

Global Traveler

Make Family Memories Along California’s Stunning Highway 1 By Kristy Alpert The sting I felt as my hair whipped me from all directions faded as our cherry-red convertible completed its turn and the glimmering, whitecapped waves of the Pacific Ocean came into view, tumbling forcefully into the bay. For a 10-year-old…

Travel + Leisure

15 Expert-approved Hiking Boots and Sandals on Secret Sale for Under $100 Right Now at Amazon Picks from Merrell, Teva, The North Face, and more are starting at $28.  By Kristy Alpert It’s a bit embarrassing to admit — especially as a professional travel writer and avid hiker who has hiked on…

Travel + Leisure

I Ditched My Bulky Purse for This Spacious $16 Travel Wallet That Even Has Room for My Phone And it’s RFID-blocking for safety on the go. By Kristy Alpert I have to admit, I didn’t intend to love my Cluci RFID Wristlet; I didn’t even intend to buy it. You see, I’m…

Travel + Leisure

My Family Lives on a Lake, and These Are 20 Items We Always Have on Deck for Boat Adventures  Bose speakers, Sperry boat shoes, and a waterproof phone case are just some of our must-haves.  By Kristy Alpert I was six years old when my parents bought their first boat, a…

Travel + Leisure

A Retired Delta Pilot Reveals the 1 Genius Item He Never Travels Without — and You Can Get It at Amazon After 43+ years in flight, this pilot is sharing an illuminating travel tip. By Kristy Alpert I never really paid much attention to what my dad, a professional pilot, put…

Cosmopolitan

Unpopular Opinion: Travel Dupes Exist Kristy Alpert Mon, June 5, 2023, 12:11 PM PDT·2 min read Obviously, no two places are totally identical, but these travel twins won’t dip deep into your precious PTO. Trade Denmark for… Alicia Chew Solvang, California If you’re looking for walkable streets and window boxes…