Fussen, Germany I went to Fussen for one day to see the two castles there: Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein. Fussen is a cute Bavarian town and a great place to base your exploration of the two Schwangau castles. The town has restaurants and shopping and other things to do, which Schwangau doesn't really have. Additionally, Fussen …
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Using vacations and other experiences to make yourself happier (according to research)
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. I've run across an article several times in the …
Packing: My small “random things” pouch that comes everywhere with me
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. Because I travel so frequently, I have a few …
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Panama – Baha’i Temple
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.There is one Baha'i temple on each continent. They are …
Using vacations and other experiences to make yourself happier (according to research)
I've run across an article several times in the past few years about how your happiness related to travel is mostly affected by planning a trip not taking the actual trip itself. The study abstract says: "Vacationers reported a higher degree of pre-trip happiness, compared to non-vacationers, possibly because they are anticipating their holiday. Only …
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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Packing: My small and useful “random things” pouch that comes on every trip
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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Poo Poo Paper Park: Elephant Dung paper as a profitable ecofriendly commodity? Maybe. (Thailand)
Poo Poo Paper Park PPPP is an attraction that is just a few feet down the road (literally) from the Tiger Kingdom which I so enjoyed in Chiang Mai, Thailand. At this park, in about a half-hour, and for just a couple bucks, you can get a tour detailing how they make paper from elephant …
Stories told by cemeteries – Rosehill Cemetery (Chicago)
When I travel, I often find myself attracted to old graveyards and cemeteries. I didn't even realize that those two words referred to different things until on one Graveyard Tour, (which I had joined because I wanted to go to the cemetery) and the tour guide explained that they are different things and we weren't …
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Solo woman traveler – Part 1: hotel safety
Solo Woman Traveler Part 1: Hotel Safety One thing that I always search for info about when I go to a new place is how safe it is for single women, as I often travel alone. There are many aspects to this. Today, I'll discuss hotel safety. First, if you intend to go out late …
Pack light, fit in carry-on: reversible/convertible clothes for women
Packing light - reversible/convertible clothes options for women In addition to taking quick-wash-and-dry clothing with you (covered here), another winning way to pack light is to get multiple uses out of the same item while having it look different so you can wear it more than once on a trip. One of the great things …
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Pack light, fit in carry-on: dealing with clothing – quick-wash ftw
Travel nearly anywhere in a carry-on - dealing with clothing I nearly always travel with only carry-on luggage. One exception was when I went to Australia for a month and brought snorkeling stuff, dinnerware for when we were "roughing" it, mosquito nets, etc., as well as clothes good for 90 degrees down to about 30 …
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Plane travel: Sleeping on planes? Yes, even in the middle seat
My recent flight to Asia was 15 hours, and I had ended up in the middle seat. I guess that was the price I paid for getting that flight for around $500. Despite that, I did get a decent night's sleep on the way. Here's how. Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying …
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6 uncommon things you probably want to bring on your next cruise
Cabins on cruise ships are notoriously small and have very little storage, among other deficiencies. Here are a few cheap things that will help you maximize what you can do and make sharing such a small space less annoying Note: as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Number 1: Magnetic Hooks The …
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Curaçao – Cure-a-sow (like the female pig, not planting crops) – UNESCO site
So the first thing you need to know about Curaçao is how to pronounce it, which I put in the title so you start doing it the right way from the beginning and don't have to relearn it like I did. 🙂 On the desert (but not deserted) island of Curaçao, you can use U.S. dollars …
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