I’ve Traveled Solo for 20 Years, and These Are the Only Personal Safety Items I Trust to Protect Me—From $6 These essentials will give you peace of mind when exploring alone. By Kristy Alpert I remember feeling nervous before heading on my first solo trip overseas. A college newbie using my Delta…
I Lived in Paris, and These Are the 15 French-inspired Capsule Wardrobe Pieces I Still Swear by—From $15 I came back to the States chicer than ever before. By Kristy Alpert When I moved to Paris in 2023, I brought my over-stocked American wardrobe with me, but months later, the tags…
My Dad Was a Delta Pilot, and These Are the Anti-theft Items I Bring on Every Flight Because of His Stories Decades later, I still follow his advice. By Kristy Alpert My travel safety education started during packing in my childhood home. As the daughter of an airline pilot (who also flew…
The Powerful Ways Chefs Are Pairing Food and Art As art programs get slashed and AI increasingly devalues artists, the restaurant industry is rallying around artists more than ever. By Kristy Alpert Expat artists Megan Boon Siegl and Ruth Watson-Blumenfeld have painted in cafés all around their adopted home of Paris, creating their…
VISIT THE REAL-LIFE CASTLES THAT INSPIRED DISNEY FILMMAKERS by Kristy Alpert I had to lean in closer to hear what my daughter was whispering into each of the doors we passed at the open-air Norsk Folkemuseum in Oslo, Norway. The museum includes 160 buildings dating back to the Middle Ages, and…
Studies Show New Skin Cancer Risks for Flight Crews—Now This Pilot Won’t Fly Without This $13 Sunscreen You shouldn’t fly without applying SPF either. By Kristy Alpert I grew up in an era that didn’t necessarily prioritize skincare…at least not those of us who grew up in the lakeside suburbs of Dallas, Texas,…
11 Best Bachelorette Airbnbs in Nashville, From Cozy Townhouses to Luxe Penthouses These Music City rentals offer rooftop views, hot tubs, and karaoke rooms. BY KRISTY ALPERT Every night is a celebration for bachelorette parties in Music City, where honky-tonks and high heels go together like sweet tea and barbecue. Nashville…
Connect with People and Places on a City Walk with a Local Guide By Kristy Alpert Not only had I visited Paris many times throughout my life, but I was also living in La Ville Lumière when I took my first waking tour of the city. Having previously spent hours of my precious travel time…
I’ve Traveled Solo for 20+ Years, and These Are the Only Items I Trust to Keep Me Safe—From $5 These essentials will give you peace of mind when exploring alone. By Kristy Alpert I remember feeling nervous before heading on my first solo trip overseas. A college newbie using my Delta standby…
