Last summer on our Danube River cruise one of the port stops was in Linz, Austria. Linz is located along the Danube, in the rolling hills of Upper Austria. My husband and I started our day in Linz with a stroll along the Danube, as our river boat was docked about a 10 minute walk to the city center. […]

July 21, 2023

How to Spend a Day in Linz Austria

During the fall of 2022 my husband and I cruised on the NCL Jade for 19 nights through the Middle East (starting in Athens and ending in Dubai). My first cruise was on Norwegian in 1995… on the iconic transatlantic ship The Norway (which we spent 7 days dodging storms… with an ever changing itinerary… but I […]

July 19, 2023

Pros & Cons of Norwegian Cruise Line

Record numbers are applying for passports and renewals this year! With the offices overwhelmed –processing times are running much longer than normal. These tips will help your application approval go as smoothly as possible. 1. Expiration Date Be sure to keep tabs on your passport’s expiration date. Many countries require 6 months of validity from the last date […]

June 29, 2023

5 Tips for Renewing Your Passport

During the summer of 2022 my husband and I visited Budapest for a few days before departing on our Danube River cruise. Beautiful architecture, river views, and so much history – it exceeded our expectations! I hope you enjoy snapshots of this incredible city. In my Travel by Kris video series I share my personal […]

June 21, 2023

Travel by Kris Visits Budapest

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