I’ve Road Tripped Solo on 3 Continents — Here’s What I Always Keep in My Car for a Safe, Comfortable Drive From personal safety devices to a comfy back cushion. By Kristy Alpert A road trip was a novelty when I was growing up. As the daughter of an airline pilot,…
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…
A Pilot’s Wife Reveals Her Packing Secret for Flying With a Single Carry-on — It’s Never Failed for 30 Years Hint: she packs light with this versatile two-in-one bag. By Kristy Alpert I have many memories from childhood growing up as the daughter of an airline pilot, like sleeping in an…
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…
I’ve Been Traveling Solo for 20 Years, and These Are the 15 Safety Devices That You Should Always Pack Prices start at $9 for game-changing door alarms, RFID-blocking accessories, and more. By Kristy Alpert Unlike most graduates, who receive new travel tech or fancy luggage before embarking on their first solo…
We Shopped Every Labor Day Luggage Sale on the Internet and Found the 64 Best Deals — Up to $700 Off Save big on Samsonite, Away, Monos, and Tumi at prices we haven’t seen since Black Friday. By Kristy Alpert Labor Day weekend can feel like a last-ditch effort to squeeze…
I Grew Up Camping, and These 15 Amazon Products Make Any Campsite Instantly More Comfortable Prices start at $15. By Kristy Alpert Although I’ve now camped on six continents, my earliest camping experiences include setting up a tent with my sister in our family’s living room and roasting marshmallows over the gas…
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…
I Ditched My Bulky Purse for This Spacious $16 Travel Wallet That Even Has Room for My Phone And it’s RFID-blocking for safety on the go. By Kristy Alpert I have to admit, I didn’t intend to love my Cluci RFID Wristlet; I didn’t even intend to buy it. You see, I’m…
My Family Lives on a Lake, and These Are 20 Items We Always Have on Deck for Boat Adventures Bose speakers, Sperry boat shoes, and a waterproof phone case are just some of our must-haves. By Kristy Alpert I was six years old when my parents bought their first boat, a…
