15 Things to Never Pack in a Carry-on for Europe — and What an American Living Abroad Says to Bring Instead Don’t make these common mistakes. By Kristy Alpert Even before moving to Paris last year, I visited Europe as often as possible, thanks in part to my stand-by privileges from my dad’s job…
My Dad’s a Pilot, and These Are the 15 Travel Accessories He Won’t Board a Flight Without — From $6 From safety devices to a spacious carry-on, these are his top-recommended essentials. By Kristy Alpert Growing up with a dad who worked as a pilot for Delta Air Lines had some…
I’ve Traveled Solo for 20 Years, and These Are the Wearable Personal Safety Devices I Recommend — From $7 Including self defense alarms, RFID-blocking travel bags, emergency self rescue bracelets, and more to keep you safe during travel. By Kristy Alpert When I started traveling solo nearly 20 years ago, I remember frantically…
I’ve Solo Traveled to 50 Countries, and the 15 Safety Items I Always Pack Are Up to 71% Off Today Everything you need for peace of mind starts at $8. By Kristy Alpert I love traveling alone. Traveling solo is a choice I find myself making over and over again, and happily so….
The 100 Best New Hotels of the Year It List 2024: The best new hotels of the year, all visited and reviewed by Travel + Leisure’s expert editors and contributors. 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis Opening in August 2023 with the not-so-hidden agenda to breathe new life into one of…
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’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,…
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…
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…
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…
