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…
This Couple Transformed a Haunted House in Salem into a Charming B&B—and You Can Book a Room by KRISTY ALPERT When Patrick Bentivegna and Adele Lee purchased one of the oldest houses in Salem, MA, it was filled with tons of antiques and a haunting array of ghostly accounts. The…
This Fiery 15-Minute Thai Curry Stir-Fry Is All We Want to Eat for Dinner Jitlada’s kua kling is an ideal way to use any ground meat in your fridge. BY KRISTY ALPERT If you’re looking for an easy dinner that’s full of flavor, this Thai curry stir fry recipe (kua kling) from Jitlada is just the…
I Use This Piece of Camping Equipment Every Morning at Home It’s a true love affair. BY KRISTY ALPERT Heads up, coffee lovers: this might be the best French press you’ll ever try. It started off innocently enough. A few camping trips here, a long road trip there. But now I find myself spending every…
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…
