Travel around with Kris

04/12/2024

New from the blog: Bali – so much to do and see

30/11/2024

New from the blog: Cartagena – fly a kite

At end the day in Cartagena, I often would view the sunset from the city walls on the northeast side of the old town. The view is marvelous and there are an ama

25/11/2024

New from the blog: China Visa Requirements and Process

When you submit a visa application for visiting China, they decide the length of your Visa, but you can request different options, but they choose what they giv

20/11/2024

New from the blog: Interesting caves around the world

Caves are fun. And there are so many around the world to explore. Here are just a few of the fun places with caves. Seeing glow-worms in a cave while

14/11/2024

New from the blog: Alaska – what to do? So many options

Alaska is the largest state, and while much of it is uninhabited, it has a lot of activities to interest anyone. At least during the summer :-). I've been o

09/11/2024

New from the blog: Uluwatu Temple and Fire Dance (Bali)

Uluatu Temple is a great place to see the sunset in Bali and it's where we spent our first evening as it is just south of the airport in Denpasar. Temple at

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,