Kristy Alpert
Kristy Alpert is a lifestyle editor at Cosmopolitan, covering travel, health, food, home, and more. She has visited all seven continents—paid rent on three—and takes far too much pride in her spice cabinet, which includes juniper berries from Norway, cardamom from Nepal, and a prized ras el hanout from Morocco. Before joining Cosmo, she was a freelance travel writer for Men’s Health, Food & Wine, Esquire, Fodor’s Travel, Wine Enthusiast, and more. She is also a certified yoga instructor and rookie surfer. Follow her on Instagram.
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Latest from Kristy Alpert
Trend Alert: Olympic Smiles Are the 2026 Winter Olympics' Version of Nail Art
Paris Olympians can have their French tips, because Milan Olympians are going al dente.
How the Olympics Are Using AI to Protect Athletes From Online Hate (Exclusive)
Think twice about the emojis you DM your Olympic crush, because there are strict new tech guardrails in place.
The 16 Most Underrated Summer Travel Destinations in the U.S.
Time to discover them before your FYP does.
20 Safe and Stunning Destinations Around the World for Women to Travel Solo
Time to buy a flight and a tripod.
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Inside the Private Location Where Team USA Trains (and Recovers) in Paris
A suburban gym outside the city turned out to be Team USA’s haven during the 2024 Olympic Games.
Get to Know Tara Davis-Woodhall, America’s Cowboy-Hat-Wearing Sweetheart
Gold medal? Check. Adorable romance? Check. Some tea on the Olympic Village? Check, check, check.
4 Things Know About Olympian Logan Edra, aka Logistx, Team USA’s Youngest Breaker
ICYMI, breakdancing just made its Olympic debut in Paris!
All About Olympian Naomi Girma, Team USA’s Once-in-a-Generation Soccer Star
Megan Rapinoe said it best: Naomi is “going to be the future of the team for a long time,” so it’s time to get to know her.
How Team USA Is Prioritizing Mental Health at the 2024 Olympics
Team GB gets sleep pods. What do our athletes get? Turns out, a lot.
