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…
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…
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…
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…
15 Best Weekend Getaways In Arkansas The Natural State is full of hidden gems. By Kristy Alpert There’s an unspoken rule in Arkansas about not bragging, and it has nothing to do with Southern propriety or humility. The truth is, if the secret got out about how much there is to do…
I Didn’t Want Kids. Then I Lost My Period. Then I Suddenly Wanted Kids? First came love, then came marriage, then came…this kind of wild saga. KRISTY ALPERT My mind was racing as I jogged to a pharmacy in the Balinese village where I’d spent the past month surfing, studying…
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…
The 15 Best Things to Do in Branson, Missouri By KRISTY ALPERT Branson’s natural beauty and effortless Ozark hospitality have welcomed travelers for more than a century, when visitors first arrived seeking to experience the peaceful scene described in Harold Bell Wright’s 1907 novel, “The Shepherd of the Hills.” Much has…
