The Best Luxury Farmstays in the U.S. for an Authentic Rural Escape A new report reveals a 23 percent jump in demand for farm-charm vacations. Here are five incredible properties where luxury meets hands-on agricultural work.ShareSave By Kristy Alpert Published July 25, 2026 03:43AM We never planned to live in…
Chia Seeds: Health Benefits, Uses, and Easy Ways to Cook With Them Here’s everything you wanted to know about these tiny seeds that are packed with nutrition. By Kristy Alpert Published on August 17, 2026 Despite their small size, chia seeds are absolute powerhouses in the kitchen and are packed with vital…
José Andrés Says Everyone Should Visit These 7 Immigrant-Owned Restaurants in D.C. From a barbecue spot to a Lebanese institution that’s been open for decades, all of these restaurants have had an impact on the Spanish chef. By Kristy Alpert Published on July 27, 2026 You might be familiar with the…
10 Best Beaches for Kids Across America, From Calm Coves to Wave-Ready Shores By Kristy Alpert From sprawling stretches of sand with low tides and shallow slopes to beaches with vibrant kid-friendly boardwalks, here are some of the best beaches across America to bring the entire family. A great family…
Celebrate America 250 With the Oldest Restaurant in Each State Take a delicious trip back in time. By Kristy Alpert American cuisine has changed a lot over the country’s history, where ketchups were once made with mushrooms or wild blueberries and foraging was a way of life, not a trend….
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE By Kristy Alpert The shots rang out before I could tell what was happening. Shatters of clay burst through the air like fireworks as shotgun shells dropped to the floor. I stood there, stunned. A brown and white spaniel named Wesson raced ahead of me…
My Pilot Friends Swear by This Under-$25 Tool for Traveling—and It’s TSA-approved Pilots swear by this bladeless multi-tool. By Kristy Alpert Thousands of pocket knives are confiscated at TSA every year—it’s such a small item that travelers tend to leave on keychains, forgetting they can’t be brought through airport security. Traveling with…
Have You Broken Any of These Unspoken Hotel Breakfast Buffet Rules? Yes, there is breakfast buffet etiquette … and you’ve likely broken some of these rules. By Kristy Alpert For many travelers, myself included, the breakfast buffet is often a deciding factor when choosing a hotel. Forget pillow menus or…
Counting Stars: Acclaimed Restaurants Elevate Hotel Dining By Kristy Alpert The dining experience began long before I even stepped foot into the 2-Michelin-starred restaurant at Hotel Arts Barcelona. As my husband and I checked in, we could tell the property was already setting the tone for what was to come. A…
10 No-Bake Desserts That Are Healthy and Delicious These no-bake, low-calorie dessert ideas prove you don’t have to skip dessert to eat healthy; just skip the oven! By Kristy Alpert These healthy no-bake desserts fit perfectly into your lifestyle without heating up your home. Needing just a little time on the…
