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…
Chocolate and Cheese Is the Perfect Salty-Sweet Indulgence Salty and sweet have always made a great combination, but we’re going beyond a mere sprinkle of sea salt with these satisfying chocolate and cheese pairings. By Kristy Alpert “Chocolate sin queso es como amor sin besos [chocolate without cheese is like love without…
This Couple Built a House with Their Friends to Save Money. Here’s What They’ve Learned By Kristy Alpert For two couples living together under one roof in a suburb of Dallas, community living is one of the best decisions they’ve ever made. Chandler, 30, had known Jonah, 33, for years…
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…
There’s Only One Right Way to Cook a Hot Dog And it’s called ‘hydrotoasting.’ BY KRISTY ALPERT YOU AND I can debate all day about the best topping for a hot dog and why it’s mustard, or argue the proper bun-length to frank-size ratio, but when it comes to how to best cook a hot dog…
The 15 Best Foods for Your Breasts—Ya know, In Case You Were Wondering by KRISTY ALPERT One quick thing: Eating healthy won’t instantly protect you from boob ailments, but over time it could help! Part of being the grown-ass boss lady you are means eating whatever you want. No parents, no…
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…
15 Ways Living on an Air Force Base Is Nothing Like Typical Suburbia by KRISTY ALPERT I swore I’d never marry a pilot—let alone a pilot in the military. My father’s own career as an airline pilot began 10 years after his graduation from the Air Force Academy. The stories of…
