A Retired Delta Pilot Reveals the 1 Genius Item He Never Travels Without — and You Can Get It at Amazon After 43+ years in flight, this pilot is sharing an illuminating travel tip. By Kristy Alpert I never really paid much attention to what my dad, a professional pilot, put…
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…
Our Family Only Travels with Carry-Ons—Here’s What I Pack to Make That Happen I never check luggage when I travel with my baby and toddler—here’s how. By Kristy Alpert As a mom who has visited 86 countries, I’ve learned that, just like there are solo travelers out there who love to…
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…
I’ve Hiked Everywhere From Antarctica to Africa, And These 20 Amazon Finds Are My Go-to Trail Clothing And they’re all less than $50. By Kristy Alpert As a professional travel writer and gear reviewer, I’ve hiked toward Everest, trekked the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, traversed portions of the Inca Trail, and…
15 Best Lakes To Visit In Arkansas Oxbows and reservoirs and ponds, oh my. By Kristy Alpert Nicknamed “The Natural State,” Arkansas is a playground of hot springs, vast forest lands, lakes, rivers, and limestone caverns just waiting to be explored. The mighty Mississippi River may carve out Arkansas’s eastern border, but…
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…
Honeymoons Are Back, But They’re Actually Megamoons This Time Hot-air balloon rides not optional. KRISTY ALPERT Big-budget weddings were so pre-pandemic. In this economy, we’re more intentional about cash, and that means spending that hot-station-buffet money on an all-in, weeks-long vacay with your lawfully wedding lover instead, simply because life can be…
This Is Your Sign to Book a Food Trip to Portland If only to understand what a micro-restaurant actually is? But also, obviously, to take in all the innovative eats this food-centric Oregon city keeps delivering. KRISTY ALPERT You can pretty much thank Portland for your city’s food scene. Food…
