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…
The 13 Most Comfortable Boat Shoes With Arch Support That Are Perfect for Summer Travel Prices start at $31 for comfy picks from Sperry, Columbia, Crocs, and more. By Kristy Alpert Don’t be fooled. Boat shoes aren’t just for the aquatically inclined. And no, they weren’t designed solely for the country…
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…
