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…
Make Family Memories Along California’s Stunning Highway 1 By Kristy Alpert The sting I felt as my hair whipped me from all directions faded as our cherry-red convertible completed its turn and the glimmering, whitecapped waves of the Pacific Ocean came into view, tumbling forcefully into the bay. For a 10-year-old…
15 Expert-approved Hiking Boots and Sandals on Secret Sale for Under $100 Right Now at Amazon Picks from Merrell, Teva, The North Face, and more are starting at $28. By Kristy Alpert It’s a bit embarrassing to admit — especially as a professional travel writer and avid hiker who has hiked on…
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…
Unpopular Opinion: Travel Dupes Exist Kristy Alpert Mon, June 5, 2023, 12:11 PM PDT·2 min read Obviously, no two places are totally identical, but these travel twins won’t dip deep into your precious PTO. Trade Denmark for… Alicia Chew Solvang, California If you’re looking for walkable streets and window boxes…
You Won’t Believe the Sneaky Way I Get 3 Days’ Worth of Extra Clothes Through TSA It’s the secret packing hack I swear by as a “carry-on only” travel writer. By Kristy Alpert Although I see nothing wrong with checking a bag every so often, I’ve always viewed it as a…
This Flight Attendant-approved Carry-on Has Been With Me to 53 Countries — and It’s on Sale I never fly without this Travelpro suitcase. By Kristy Alpert I like to joke that I’ve spent most of my life on an airplane, but, as a professional travel writer who happens to be…
17 Waterfalls In Arkansas That Will Make You Fall For The Natural State Fall in love with the Natural State, one cascade at a time. By Kristy Alpert It would be easy to focus solely on the impressive foliage and rock formations that have made Arkansas such a must-visit destinations for hikers…
15 Best Weekend Getaways In Arkansas The Natural State is full of hidden gems. By Kristy Alpert There’s an unspoken rule in Arkansas about not bragging, and it has nothing to do with Southern propriety or humility. The truth is, if the secret got out about how much there is to do…
