Explore Sofia, Bulgaria, with the Family By Kristy Alpert Flanked by the ski resort-studded Balkan Mountains and situated directly downwind from the fragrant pine forests of the Vitosha mountain, Sofia’s gorgeous landscape and strategic location between Asia and Europe put it at a crossroads where business and pleasure intermingle effortlessly. In…
2020 Editor’s Choice Awards: Innovators Seeing is believing, right? That’s a tough ask when you’re a museum in a city on lockdown. These 22 winners, primarily traditional, hands-on attractions, creatively pivoted to virtual programming or other tactics to keep visitors entertained and engaged even during the darkest days of the…
15 Hotels and Inns You Can Buyout for the Holidays Kristy Alpert Holiday travel will look different this year, and that’s largely because many people won’t be traveling. A rise in COVID-19 cases and confusion on state travel restrictions have led many people to opt for a holiday at home…
This Couple Transformed a Haunted House in Salem into a Charming B&B—and You Can Book a Room by KRISTY ALPERT When Patrick Bentivegna and Adele Lee purchased one of the oldest houses in Salem, MA, it was filled with tons of antiques and a haunting array of ghostly accounts. The…
This Fiery 15-Minute Thai Curry Stir-Fry Is All We Want to Eat for Dinner Jitlada’s kua kling is an ideal way to use any ground meat in your fridge. BY KRISTY ALPERT If you’re looking for an easy dinner that’s full of flavor, this Thai curry stir fry recipe (kua kling) from Jitlada is just the…
The Perfect Weekend Getaway: Hot Springs, Arkansas From Houston, Texas By Kristy Alpert Tucked away in the Ouachita Mountains of Central Arkansas—earning its name from the gallons of 143-degree thermal waters that flow from the ground each day—Hot Springs has long been a haven for natural immersions and relaxing escapes. Native…
These Easy 5-Ingredient Fry Jacks Taste Like Vacation on a Plate Think of these as puffy Belizean beignets that can go sweet or savory. BY KRISTY ALPERT JUNE 12, 2020All featured products are curated independently by our editors. When you buy something through our retail links, we may receive a commission. If…
The 10 Oldest Man-Made Structures in the World (That Are Still Worth Visiting Today) By Kristy Alpert This is what 10,000 years of human ingenuity looks like. Even the best historians can’t make history come alive quite like the experience of standing before a historical site in person. Knowing your…
Tapas Old as Time: These Are the World’s Oldest Restaurants By Kristy Alpert The oldest restaurants around the world are capable of telling stories that history books only strive to. Imagine dining above a Parisian wine cellar that predates the French Revolution or grabbing a pint inside an Austrian restaurant…
Culinary Tour of Montevideo By Kristy Alpert WEDGED BETWEEN ARGENTINA AND BRAZIL along Rio de la Plata’s Atlantic waters, Montevideo may be small, but it remains one of the most sophisticated and progressive capital cities in South America. Locals take pride in their city’s cleanliness, quality of life and vibrant culture. Many spend their mornings…
