Author: kristyalpert

AY Magazine

The Santaland Diaries Kristy Alpert   By Kristy Alpert | Graphic courtesy of The Rep Not Your Mama’s Matinee: The Santaland Diaries offers an adult alternative to snowflakes and candy canes Anyone looking for an upbeat tale of Christmas cheer that comes wrapped in a happy package with sweet, sweet tidings…

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The Maltese Mystique by Kristy Alpert I kept my eyes down while I navigated the smoothes stone pathways that led through Malta’s old town; painfully aware that wedged heels were the wrong shoe choice for my afternoon of exploring in Valletta. I glanced up as I entered Republic Square and…

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Vegas, Baby! by Kristy Alpert Las vegas has played a Starring role in its fair Share of seedy capers and Debaucherous bachelor Party movies, but the city’s real-life personality proves that you can’t judge a city by its film credits. Behind the city’s flashy facade and cinematic bad boy reputation,…

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Red Hair Don’t Care: ‘Annie’ Makes its Debut at the Wildwood Park for the Arts Kristy Alpert   As a vocalist and actor with more than 30 years of experience, Robert Holden is no stranger to taking command of the stage. His baritone bravado and precise portrayals have captivated audiences…

Global Traveler

Dogsled, Lapland Finland, November 2017 Photo: © VADYM LAVRA | DREAMSTIME By Kristy Alpert – November 1, 2017 AS A KID GROWING UP IN TEXAS, the closest I ever came to dogsledding was when I strapped on a pair of inline skates and took my black Lab out for a…

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15 Hotels Built on Volcanoes By Kristy Alpert Volcanoes are all at once devastatingly majestic and powerfully peaceful, harnessing the power to both create and destroy while offering a thrilling mix of beauty and danger for adventurous travelers. Whether your style is more about waking up on the edge of…

Global Traveler

World’s Best Wine Regions August 2017, Features Photo: Old clay pots used for winemaking in Tbilisi, Georgia © DMYTRO LOBODA | DREAMSTIME.COM By Kristy Alpert – August 1, 2017 ONE BY ONE I SLIPPED off my sandals and let my toes sink into the cool, lush lawn that stretched from…