10 Best Softside Luggage Options for Any Kind of Getaway They may be soft, but they travel hard. BY KRISTY ALPERT Payamona/Getty Images Fact: Some travelers like the beach and the mountains, but it’s beyond rare to find travelers who like hardside and softside luggage. You’re either a hard-shell or a soft-shell girlie, but never both….
I Travel Alone Often, and These Are the 16 RFID-blocking Bags I Recommend to Keep Your Info Safe — From $10 They’ll give you serious peace of mind. By Kristy Alpert I first started traveling solo internationally long before my career as a professional travel writer began, back in college when protecting my…
I Just Moved to Paris, and These Are the 12 French Fashion Basics That My Closet Was Desperately Missing These essentials make any basic outfit look effortlessly more French, and start at $12. By Kristy Alpert I landed in Paris in December with a suitcase filled with pots and pans, sheets…
Traveling Professionally Taught Me How to Pack a Purse That’s Ready for Anything — Here’s What’s Inside Including one genius trick I learned from Samantha Brown. By Kristy Alpert There are many things I’ve learned since becoming a professional travel writer nearly 20 years ago; like the importance of saying “yes” more often…
Best Trail Running Shoes for Men and Women Our evaluations and opinions are not influenced by our advertising relationships, but we may earn a commission from our partners’ links. This content is created independently from TIME’s editorial staff. Learn more abot it. BY KRISTY ALPERT It’s not even fair to compare the freedom…
I Travel for a Living, and These Are the 15 Products That Make Flying More Comfortable I’ve been flying for three decades, and these game-changing accessories might make you forget that you’re in coach. By Kristy Alpert There was a time in my life when I would fall asleep the second…
This Flattering Amazon Dress Is My Travel Secret to Having an Outfit for Everything — and It’s Less Than $45 You can thank me later. By Kristy Alpert I am many things — a travel writer, mom, wife, yoga instructor, hiker, amateur surfer, lover of 90s hip hop, etc. — but…
The 13 Most Comfortable Boat Shoes With Arch Support That Are Perfect for Summer Travel Prices start at $31 for comfy picks from Sperry, Columbia, Crocs, and more. By Kristy Alpert Don’t be fooled. Boat shoes aren’t just for the aquatically inclined. And no, they weren’t designed solely for the country…
Pilots Reveal Their Favorite Sunglasses for Travel Forget aviators, these are the sunglasses pilots actually wear. By Kristy Alpert As the daughter of an airline pilot and the wife of an Air Force pilot, I’ve spent most of my life surrounded by professional fliers of some capacity. Delta pilots made up…
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…
