Travel around with Kris

07/11/2024

New from the blog: Chartres Cathedral (France)

One of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world, with a labyrinth and riveting cobalt blue medieval stained glass windows, the Gothic Chartres Cathedral is a

05/11/2024

New from the blog: Pura Tanah Lot (Bali)

Pura Tanah Lot is one site you should not miss in Bali. It has wonderful grounds with lots of places to sit and take a leisurely picnic or just watch the world

02/11/2024

New from the blog: Chenonceaux Castle (France)

A beautiful castle well worth a visit in northern France is Chenonceaux Castle in the Loire Valley The building crosses the Cher River and is very picturesque.

30/10/2024

New from the blog: Monet’s Garden (Giverny, France)

If you are in northern France and have time, I heartily recommend going to see Monet's Garden. I went because it was on my tour and was surprised to find that i

28/10/2024

New from the blog: Civet p**p coffee – thanks but no thanks!

Bali Pulina is one of the best places in Bali to try the famous Luwak coffee. A greeter at Bali Pulina The tour When you arrive, you go through the mas

23/10/2024

New from the blog: Singapore Sling’s Birthplace

If you are in Singapore, you cannot miss that it is the birthplace of the drink, the Singapore Sling. There are even signs for the drink in the Singapore Botan

18/10/2024

New from the blog: Haw Par Villa – what some bad drugs must feel like (Singapore)

While there are many things to see in Singapore, this is one. :-) I highly recommend a visit as it is like nothing else you'll ever see. Hopefully. On the w

12/10/2024

New from the blog: The wonders of Changi Airport (Singapore)

Gardens at Changi Airport - Singapore Changi Aiport is a marvelous place to get to substantially before your flight actually departs. In fact, feel free to

06/10/2024

New from the blog: Farrago: cat butts

Found something fun I just had to share. Yes, travel is super important to me, but I have other interests, namely board gaming/escaper rooms, science fiction

02/10/2024

New from the blog: Tegallalang Rice Terrace in Bali

The Tegallalang (say that ten times real fast) rice terraces are near Ubud in Bali. Go early in the morning if you don't want to melt from the heat, as well as

26/09/2024

New from the blog: GWK – giant Vishnu monument (Bali)

The full name is Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, so there's no wonder it's just referred to as GWK. It is a large park complex devoted to Vishnu and his myt

21/09/2024

New from the blog: Bali’s beautiful flowers and dragonflies – photos

Bali has so much to do and see, but the entire island is a beautiful natural destination. Beauty surrounds you. The lush tropical setting is full of flowers,

15/09/2024

New from the blog: Bebek Joni – food in paradise (Bali)

While the food here is overpriced by Bali standards and just ok, it is worth coming to Bebek Joni for a drink and dessert for the grounds which are set in rice

11/09/2024

New from the blog: Funny animal pictures

06/09/2024

New from the blog: Eat in a treehouse – Bali

When planning our trip to Bali, my friend and I looked for unusual and tasty foods to try. We found out there was a treehouse restaurant and it went right onto

02/09/2024

New from the blog: Ggantija, Ta’Hagrat and Skorba Megalithic Temples (Malta)

On the island of Gozo, you can see the 2 Ggantija (Ji gan tee a) Temples. These were built around 3600 BC - predating the pyramids and Stonehenge. This is ano

27/08/2024

New from the blog: Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Megalithic Temples in Malta

Two megalithic temples are near each other and the sea in the countryside of Malta.  The Hagar Qim (Ha jar eem) and Mnajdra Temples megalithic temples

22/08/2024

New from the blog: Sand Dollar Apocalypse (Malta)

In many places I've been I've seen random stones in buildings or sidewalks with a few fossils in them. Usually, there aren't that many, but in Malta, I hit the