Kristal Travels

Hey, I’m Kristal Duval. I’ve traveled to 36 countries across Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the CIS. Every journey has been a chance to grow, learn, and feel deeply connected to the world. I’ve lived many lives — as a show dancer, actress, singer, musician, artist, art model, and always a curious traveler.

Each place I’ve visited has left a mark on my heart. I’ve walked through ancient streets, danced under distant skies, shared stories with strangers, and found beauty in every culture. Travel has taught me that we are all connected — no matter where we come from, we all dream, love, and hope.

The world is my stage, and my greatest adventure. That’s why I created Kristal Travels — to share the magic I’ve seen, the lessons I’ve learned, and to inspire you to follow your own path, wherever it leads.

If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the world, creating something beautiful, or just living more freely — I’m here to say: you can. Life is full of wonder, and it’s waiting for you.

Let’s explore it together.

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Explore My Travel Adventures

Join me as I will share my travel experiences and insights through engaging blog posts and captivating YouTube videos. Discover the world with me, one destination at a time.

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Languages

Speaking My Way Across the World

I haven’t just traveled—I’ve spoken my way through the world.

Languages have never been just a skill for me. They’re how I belong. They’ve opened borders, started friendships, and helped me find home in places I had never been before.

I was born into a family of languages.

My mother speaks Moldovan, Romanian, Armenian, Italian, and Russian.

My father spoke Armenian, English, French, German, and Russian.

They passed that gift to me, not just through words but through connection. My father, Robert, taught me to read and write in English at age four. At seven, we started learning French together. Later, I returned to French with a friend. German was his second language—he played in a rock band in Germany—so for us, it became a language of inside jokes.

My native languages are Armenian, Moldovan, Romanian, and Russian.

English became the one I live and write in—it’s always in practice, especially now that I live in English-speaking countries.

I also speak Spanish, French, and Italian (all at B2 level), and I revisit them regularly—depending on the country, the people, or the feeling I want to express. My sister and I often speak Spanish; she’s passionate about Spanish culture, and we practice together. We both have Latino friends from around the world who keep that rhythm alive.

And I’ve traveled through 36 countries in total—from Armenia to Japan, from Greece to Australia.

While living in France, Italy, and Spain, I practiced and reconnected with the local languages through real conversations, daily routines, and quiet exchanges. In Eastern Europe, my Moldovan and Romanian roots helped me dive deeper. In Southeast Asia, I learned how to listen beyond language. And everywhere I’ve been, I’ve learned that speaking—even imperfectly—is a form of respect, of showing up.

Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German—I keep them moving. If I don’t practice, I lose them. At least 50%. Some, like Portuguese and German, I use casually. Others, I revisit through travel, films, or conversation.

I’m also learning Latin, Sign Language, and Navajo (Diné Bizaad). And someday, I want to dive into Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Sanskrit, and Japanese.

And yes—for spells, I use Armenian. It sounds funny.

Also for jokes, I use German. Thank you, Papa.

Traveling, for me, isn’t collecting places. It’s collecting ways to say “I’m here,” “I see you,” and “thank you” in every voice I meet.

Language hasn’t just helped me travel—it’s helped me connect, adapt, and return with stories that don’t need translation.