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
The 10 Best Cruises to Book Right Now...Even If You're a Skeptic
We took your biggest cruising complaints and found the perfect solution (aka ship!) for every single one.
The Travel Dupes Your Budget (and Bucket List) Need
That hella-expensive international trip you’re eyeing might just have a way more accessible twin.
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.
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.
The 9 Most Exclusive All-Inclusive Resorts Your $$ Can Buy
No wristband tan lines here, just endless amounts of indulgence.
PSA: These Are the 10 Best Rooftop Bars in Charleston, South Carolina
Cocktails with a view > literally everything else.
35 Backyard Wedding Ideas to Make Your Summer Wedding as Instagrammable as Possible
Pups better be part of the ceremony.
Your Guide to the Best Food in Nashville Right Now
Don't you dare visit without ordering hot chicken...
The Sacred Valley, Peru Is the Most Incredible Trip You Haven’t Taken Yet
Andes, alpacas, and a gazillion other reasons to get to the Cusco region now.
30 Seriously Unforgettable Destination Wedding Ideas for Anyone Who’s Over the Banquet Hall Reception
And yup, an underwater altar is an option.
