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.
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.
Drumroll, Please: The 24 Best Bachelorette Trip Destinations for 2025
Whether you're into partying all night or would rather stay in and chill, we've got a city with your name on it.
I Got to Tour the Olympic Village—This Is What I Saw
Answers about the condom situation incoming.
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.
10 Best Softside Luggage Options for Any Kind of Getaway
They may be soft, but they travel hard.
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.
JFYI, You Don’t Need a Trust Fund for a Wellness Retreat
...or even an entire week of precious PTO!
Honeymoons Are Back, but They’re Actually Megamoons This Time
Hot-air balloon rides not optional.
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.
The 30 Best Places to Visit in Ireland, Like, Now
IDK, but I’m feeling lucky just thinking about going….
This Frittata Recipe Will Use All Those Random Leftovers in Your Fridge
Fun fact: Elevating your hangover food makes the hangover go away.
Adult Spring Break Is a Thing and You Need It
It's all just an OOO away.
I Stayed at the World's Most Haunted Hotels, and Maybe Now I Believe
...maybe
The 15 Best Foods for Your Breasts—Ya know, In Case You Were Wondering
One quick thing: Eating healthy won't instantly protect you from boob ailments, but over time it could help!
Umm, I Got a Foot Massage and Accidentally Orgasmed
Should I have tipped extra?