Please note: My page has moved to http://www.travelaroundwithkris.com - so follow me there as there will only be reposts on this site randomly throughout the month. New articles are being posted at the new site - with ino on Germany, Portugal and Spain added most recently. Follow this link to get a 10% discount at …
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You know how sometimes you are in a country where you have to buy bottled water and you hate how much plastic is being wasted? But then sometimes you are in a country where you can drink the water, but it's hard to find a place to fill your reusable bottle? Tap is an app …
Photo by Markus Spiske temporausch.com on Pexels.com Countries with hot weather often have spicy food. Why? Have you ever thought about the countries that tend to have spicy food? Places like: Mexico Thailand India Jamaica Korea Malaysia Ethiopia Sri Lanka Bangladesh are known for having very spicy food. Generally, you'll find these countries are near …
Please note: My page has moved to http://www.travelaroundwithkris.com - so follow me there as there will only be reposts on this site randomly throughout the month. New articles are being posted at the new site - with ino on Germany, Portugal and Spain added most recently. Walkli is a website that has walking tours set …
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Solo woman traveler safety - Part 2: sightseeing safely Please note: My page has moved to http://www.travelaroundwithkris.com - so follow me there as there will only be reposts on this site randomly throughout the month. New articles are being posted at the new site - with ino on Germany, Portugal and Spain added most recently. …
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Please note: My page has moved to http://www.travelaroundwithkris.com - so follow me there as there will only be reposts on this site randomly throughout the month. New articles are being posted at the new site - with ino on Germany, Portugal and Spain added most recently. When looking for a decent but affordable place to …
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When packing for a cruise, you often are focusing on bathing suits and what to wear on excursions, but don't forget these things either. A lanyard if you have one to hold your cruise card - you can buy them on the ship but they are expensive, and you'll have more options online. You can …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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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Because I travel so frequently, I have a few things that generally just live in my suitcase so I take them on every trip. One of those things is a small packet with a collection of small items in it that have often been helpful. I will list some of them here. Nearly every trip …
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I traveled alone to Cartagena for a week and had no trouble at all as a solo female traveler. The people of Cartagena are very nice and helpful and I never felt unsafe. Here are a few examples of their helpfulness: On my first morning, while being overwatched by a 9 foot tall painting (?) …
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