My Favorite Travel Gear
On a recent trip, my girlfriend kept asking about all of my travel gear because she wanted to copy my setup—which I took as a pretty great compliment! 😊 After years of traveling, I’ve fine-tuned the gear that works best…
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Kris Cross the Globe is my travel blog, where I share itinerary ideas, travel tips, and photo galleries from my adventures. From Texas road trips to hidden gems beyond, I capture history, culture, and unforgettable experiences—one trip at a time.
Rails Through Germany: A Journey Across Five Unforgettable Cities
Leaving Luxembourg, I began my journey through Germany with a short train ride to Trier. From there, the route continued to Koblenz before traversing through Bavaria’s storybook towns — Bamberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and Würzburg — finally ending in Frankfurt, where I would fly home. Roman Sites Galore…
Luxembourg: Europe’s Best-Kept Secret
While scanning a map of Europe for somewhere new to explore near the start of my travels in Germany, Luxembourg quietly caught my attention. I knew little about it beyond its reputation as one of Europe’s smallest—and most expensive—countries. I was surprised…
The Wealth Mindset I Inherited From My Dad
I’ve had a lot of people ask how I retired early. There was no secret formula, sudden windfall, or viral side hustle. What I did have was a long runway, steady habits, and one powerful advantage: I grew up learning…
U.K. Trip, Part IV: Three Days in Glasgow
Glasgow held a lot of surprises for me—in the best way. It may not have Edinburgh’s skyline, but it more than makes up for it with bold creativity, striking Victorian architecture, and a thriving arts scene. The city feels wonderfully authentic—less…
U.K. Trip, Part III: Annual Friend’s Group in Edinburgh
I joined Meetin.org back in 2007, shortly after moving to Austin, Texas, looking to make new friends in a city that was still unfamiliar. It quickly became a wonderful way to connect with people both locally and around the world.…
U.K. Trip, Part II: Scottish Highlands Adventure
After wrapping up our Wales tour, Jen and I continued our Fall 2025 U.K. journey with a six-hour first-class train ride from London to Edinburgh, where we began our second Rabbie’s tour—this time exploring the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. If Wales…
U.K. Trip, Part I: London, the Cotswolds, and Wales
This Fall 2025 trip began with a flight into London and a couple of short days reacquainting ourselves with the city. From there, my friend Jen and I joined a small-group Rabbie’s tour that would take us into Wales, beginning…
9 Days in South Iceland: Waterfalls, Glaciers & Hidden Gems
The Plan: a 9-day summer adventure for our group of five, celebrating two birthdays along the way. The first morning of our road trip, we picked up our rental car and set off toward the amazing Blue Lagoon where we…
Texas Road Trip: Four Courthouses & a State Park
The Plan: a three-night road trip from Austin to Forth Worth and back, with two nights in Forth Worth and one night in Granbury. Itinerary: 🐮 Fort Worth Highlights This was my third visit to Fort Worth, and every time…