The Perfect Weekend Getaway: Hot Springs, Arkansas From Houston, Texas By Kristy Alpert Tucked away in the Ouachita Mountains of Central Arkansas—earning its name from the gallons of 143-degree thermal waters that flow from the ground each day—Hot Springs has long been a haven for natural immersions and relaxing escapes. Native…
These Easy 5-Ingredient Fry Jacks Taste Like Vacation on a Plate Think of these as puffy Belizean beignets that can go sweet or savory. BY KRISTY ALPERT JUNE 12, 2020All featured products are curated independently by our editors. When you buy something through our retail links, we may receive a commission. If…
The 10 Oldest Man-Made Structures in the World (That Are Still Worth Visiting Today) By Kristy Alpert This is what 10,000 years of human ingenuity looks like. Even the best historians can’t make history come alive quite like the experience of standing before a historical site in person. Knowing your…
Tapas Old as Time: These Are the World’s Oldest Restaurants By Kristy Alpert The oldest restaurants around the world are capable of telling stories that history books only strive to. Imagine dining above a Parisian wine cellar that predates the French Revolution or grabbing a pint inside an Austrian restaurant…
Post Malone Is Launching His Own Rosé in June Ah, just in time for summertime, the rapper will release his latest hit: a French wine. BY KRISTY ALPERT It may have been Post Malone’s Grapevine roots that grew him into the musician he is today, but it was a recent…
Culinary Tour of Montevideo By Kristy Alpert WEDGED BETWEEN ARGENTINA AND BRAZIL along Rio de la Plata’s Atlantic waters, Montevideo may be small, but it remains one of the most sophisticated and progressive capital cities in South America. Locals take pride in their city’s cleanliness, quality of life and vibrant culture. Many spend their mornings…
15 Self-Care Spa Treatments Starring Ingredients in Your Kitchen All-natural beauty boosters and easy stress relief recipes from world-class spas. BY KRISTY ALPERT These all-natural at-home spa treatments are easy ways to practice self-care, and they’re made from ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Just because spas aren’t booking…
Grab a Glass and Jump Into a Virtual Wine Tasting in Dallas You need not drink solo when an expert’s just a Zoom call away. BY KRISTY ALPERT Wineries around the country have been offering virtual wine tastings to help customers stay safe and socially distant during the current coronavirus…
Spa Day at Nemacolin By Kristy Alpert I INHALED THE DELICATE SCENT of the sage wafting through the air as I lay motionless on the table, the soft sound of my therapist’s feet grazing the ground as she navigated her way around the dark room, waving a smoldering stack of…
