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…
This Paris Nightclub Has a No Men Policy – and Dinner and Drinks Are Included The promise of dinner and being done before midnight — without any men on the dance floor — is selling out. By Kristy Alpert I wasn’t even the first in line when I arrived as the…
The 16 Most Underrated Summer Travel Destinations in the U.S. Time to discover them before your FYP does. BY KRISTY ALPERT Pexels We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Summer travel can be so painfully predictable sometimes. You’re either blowing your vacation…
10 Ways to Avoid Looking Like a Tourist in Paris By Kristy Alpert Start by leaving the beret at home. Packing for a trip to the fashion capital of the world can feel overwhelming, especially as pop culture continues to depict the city as a real-life runway, riddled with over-the-top outfits…
How Rolle Became the Secret Grape of Provençal Rosés This Mediterranean-grown white grape produces fresh, pale pink rosé wines. By Kristy Alpert There are some people who say you can never judge a rosé by its color, but you won’t find those people in the south of France. In Provence, specifically along the…
The 10 Unspoken Rules for Resort Wear at Adults-Only All-Inclusives Kristy Alpert What does “resort casual” even mean? Read on. Vague phrases like “resort casual” and “casual elegance” try to give guidance, but even those descriptors don’t touch the unspoken rules of true all-inclusive resort wear. Aside from the select…
I’m an American Travel Writer in Paris, and These Are 15 Things You Should Pack for a First-time Visit Including the shoes I wear almost every day. There was a long time when my travel wardrobe didn’t veer too far from my go-to staples. I’ve worn the same North Face softshell jacket through Africa…
