Trend Alert: Olympic Smiles Are the 2026 Winter Olympics’ Version of Nail Art Paris Olympians can have their French tips, because Milan Olympians are going al dente. BY KRISTY ALPERT Matthew Stockman//Getty Images Pristine manicures dominated the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris when nail art became its own global trend, but the 2026…
These Flight Attendants Work the Longest Routes in the World—Here Are 12 Items They Never Fly Without, From $4 Guaranteed to help you stay comfortable—even for 22 hours in the air. By Kristy Alpert Kristy Alpert Kristy Alpert is a travel writer with bylines in Esquire, Travel + Leisure, Cosmopolitan, Men’s…
How Gen Z Athletes Are Changing the Olympics Forever Today’s athletes aren’t just chasing medals. They’re prioritizing mental health, training with AI, challenging gender norms, and broadcasting it all from inside the Village. Silver medalist Eileen Gu of Team People’s Republic of China celebrates prior to the medal ceremony for…
A Guide to Bahamian Food Culture, From Beachside Conch to Fine Dining The islands host celebrity chefs, fresh seafood, and signature cocktails that travelers can’t miss. By Kristy Alpert A popular spot for cruisers and sun-seekers, the shallow waters and powder-soft sands of the Bahamas were once visited by some of…
How the Olympics Are Using AI to Protect Athletes From Online Hate (Exclusive) Think twice about the emojis you DM your Olympic crush, because there are strict new tech guardrails in place. BY KRISTY ALPERT Michael Reaves//Getty Images If you were to walk through the Olympic Village in Milan, you’d see a…
I Just Moved Back From Europe—These Are the Aprés-ski Looks I’m Copying for My Winter Trips, From $20 These are the fashion-first ski styles I brought back from Europe. By Kristy Alpert The ski bum in me had a lot to learn when I moved to Europe and began spending my…
The Europeans Have Some Notes About American Sauna Culture Don’t get them started on the bathing suits. Or the dancing. By Kristy Alpert It wasn’t the fiber-optic lighting, nor the tepid heat, that shocked Cécile Méguère the first time she entered a New York City sauna. It was the young woman…
Some Newlyweds Are Trading Dance Floors for Gaming Floors Out with the smooth moves, in with the video game consoles. By Kristy Alpert (a freelance journalist and children’s book author whose video game prowess started, and ended, with Super Nintendo). Credit…Dale Stephens Photography The dinner was over, the speeches were finished…
The Coolest Ways to Warm Up With Hot Chocolate This Winter Caviar bumps have come for your hot cocoa. By Kristy Alpert Published on December 2, 2025 While you may not remember the first sip of hot chocolate you ever had, there’s a good chance the experience of that moment is…
