They’ve Heard the Warnings. Gen Z Is Tanning Anyway. Dermatologists are flummoxed. By Kristy Alpert Like many 19-year-olds of her generation, Makai Wallace, from South Jordan, Utah, cares deeply about her friends, her skin care routine and staying healthy. She also loves a good viral moment on TikTok. But she was…
The Essential Ice Cream Flavors for All 50 States Want the real scoop on a state’s true flavor? Visit a local creamery. By Kristy Alpert I’m a sucker for local flavor — and for a good story — which is why my confidence waned as I stood in line at Celesti…
I’ve Been to 39 Countries in Europe, Here Are 12 Things I Leave Out of My Carry-on—and What to Pack Instead Here’s what to pack instead. By Kristy Alpert I lived in Europe for a total of five years: three years in Germany and two years in France. I’ve also been…
Don’t Tell Grandma… The Bride and Groom Are Already Married BY KRISTY ALPERT May 8, 2026 Just weeks before their engagement party at the Boom Boom Room in New York City, Mary Blackburn, 31, and Collin Jamieson, 30, made a few phone calls. Eleven, to be precise, inviting a select group of family…
These 7 Historic Resorts Are Now Epic Adventure Hubs From white-water rafting at the Greenbrier to surfing at America’s oldest seaside hotel, these grand dames are trading bathrobes for mountain bikes. By Kristy Alpert I hadn’t heard the phrase “taking the waters” until I was invited to the Greenbrier, a National…
The Murder Mystery Dinner Is Back — and Deadlier Than Ever At restaurants, wineries, and even on a train, these dining experiences are to die for. By Kristy Alpert Published on April 1, 2026 I was watching my son pick a balsamic drizzled tomato off his bruschetta and pop it into…
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…
