My blog has moved. So if you enjoy it, check it out at its new and improved location - Travelaroundwithkris.com Since I live in Chicago and have always lived in a large metro area, one of the things I love about travel is the ability to see stars. In Chicago, usually you can only see a …
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Random packing tips
A few tips that help you pack better: For wheeled bags (2 or 4 wheels): Put the heaviest things in your suitcase near the wheels, this makes managing your bag easier and makes it less likely to tip over. Put a piece of saran wrap or a ziplock bag or such on top of bottles …
Yellowstone waterfalls
Yellowstone, which is the first US National Park, has dozens of waterfalls and cascades. They range from small (10-20 feet tall) up to 300 feet tall (Yellowstone Falls). Some of the waterfalls are right near roads, others a short easy walk from large parking lots, and others only reachable after minutes or hours of hiking, …
Easy food and drink options for traveling
When you travel there are some foods and drinks that are easy to take with you and easy to make for yourself or your family even in most hotel rooms. These can give you a feeling of home and give you something familiar in strange places. My blog has moved. So if you enjoy it, …
Translation fails
When going to a country where you don't speak the language, I recommend having a translation tool on your phone like google translate. Make sure to download the language you need to go before going out so it's ready to use Google translate is very helpful, but sometimes has epic fails, like the above where …
Tacumen Airport – Panama City; and Uber
First, the most important thing you need to know about flights from Panama City to the US is that THEY WILL TAKE YOUR EMPTY WATER BOTTLE AT A SECOND SECURITY CHECK AT THE GATE, AND HOLD YOU IN A SMALL AREA WITH NO WATER, NO BATHROOM AND FAR TOO FEW SEATS UNTIL YOUR PLANE LEAVES. …
Flower Fields and Keukenhof – Holland tulips, tulips, tulips!
Flowers are a big thing in Holland, and not just tulips, although those are quite plentiful. The Netherlands is the world's largest exporter of horticultural items like trees, bulbs, plants and cut flowers. But Holland is best known for its tulips. My blog has moved. So if you enjoy it, check it out at its …
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Sacsayhuaman Incan Fortress (Sax-say-hwaman) – Peru – UNESCO site
Sacsayhuaman is an large megalithic site in Peru that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is an old Inca fortress that is just outside Cusco, overlooking the town. It was excavated in the 1930s. In 2008, more ruins from the fortress complex were found and are still being evaluated. It consists of enormous rocks …
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Preparing for an international trip
This is how I set up an international trip. Some steps won't be relevant for you, but this is how I do it to get the most bang for the buck and make sure I have all the info I need. Check the visa and continuing travel requirements for the country. Confirm expiry date of …
Balboa Park – San Diego Model Railroad Museum – fun for kids and adults
In the basement of the Casa de Balboa Building in Balboa Park, there is an exceptional and huge miniature train display. The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is one of the world's largest model railroad displays. There are both HO and N scale displays, and there are many humorous things hidden in the worlds created …
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Kangaroo Island, Australia – summary
Kangaroo Island is a great place to visit for several days or more. There are flights to Kangaroo Island, but most people take the SeaLink ferry. Through SeaLink you can also take a bus ride from Adelaide to the ferry port to go to KI which is a convenient way to get there. Kangaroo Island …
New sunscreen restrictions in eco-conscious countries and sun safety options
If you are traveling to a Caribbean island, you may want to check out what sunscreen you can bring. Some islands (including the U.S. Virgin Islands) are restricting what can be used at the beach (or even brought onto the island). This is to prevent the visitors who are seeing the sealife from adding to …
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Yee Ping floating lantern festival in Chiang Mai (Thailand)
My blog has moved. So if you enjoy it, check it out at its new and improved location - Travelaroundwithkris.com. You can sign up to receive emails at the bottom of any page. This past year I went to Chiang Mai, having found a cheap flight there and back (about $600 total). Once I started …
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How to find good places to stay cheap when you travel
My blog has moved. So if you enjoy it, check it out at it's new and improved location - Travelaroundwithkris.com When looking for a decent but affordable place to stay in other countries that main two sites I use are: agoda.com and my prefered site: booking.com (this link gets you 10% off). For hostels I also sometimes use …
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