Connect with Clients and Colleagues in Dynamic Belgrade By Kristy Alpert On the surface, life appears to move slowly in the capital city of Belgrade, where sidewalks are for strolling, drinks are for sipping, and lunch is an event lasting upwards of three hours. But the reality is this industrious city…
Surrender to Indulgence at Maine’s White Barn Inn By Kristy Alpert The smell of pine needles, brine and campfire smoke released into the air as I lifted my sweater over my head, and the scents once woven into the woolen fibers now lingered faintly on my bare skin. I had spent…
Where to Go Camping in the Ozarks By Kristy Alpert Virgin forests, soaring limestone bluffs, and crystal clear lakes aren’t just the backdrop for the Ozark Mountains’ best campgrounds; they’re the playground. Encompassing more than 32 million acres across four states, the Ozark region has flown under the radar for…
Find a Balance in Bali During a Wellness Retreat By Kristy Alpert Only two hours into my digital detox I felt the unremitting urge to take my phone off airplane mode to check my emails or see if I had any messages from friends and family back home. I still carried…
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…
