Getting Settled After a Military Move I am always anxious about Getting Settled in After a Military Move. From the outside, everything looks good. But the triad of who I am as a person is incomplete. Because inside my soul, I haven’t caught up with my mind and body moving to Kansas. This is not…
Year: 2018
Road Trip: Driving the Scenic Flint Hills Byway
The Flint Hills Scenic Byway offers incredible views of the native grasses and flowers. It’s one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie landscapes left in America. Much of the land along the Flint Hills Byway hasn’t changed in thousands of years ago when the Kaw, Osage and other native tribes lived here. In addition, the Flint…
How to Enjoy Wine Walks and the German Weinstrasse
Germans love wine and walking. The German Weinstrasse is redefining both– open vineyards, generous pours, wine walk with friends, & tons of delicious food at the festivals and fairs. The German Wine Road is for anyone who enjoys a good time.
What You Need to Know: Canal Barging in Europe
You don’t need to get on a multi-story cruise ship where you have to dress for dinner each night. Imagine sailing one of Europe’s lovely canals, lagoons and inland waterways with your traveling companion at the wheel. Barging in Europe allows you to get closer to the people and the landscape. Canals and River Barging…
Expat Problems: Why I Never Get to Practice My French
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always wanted to speak more than one language. Je parle un peau francais et, hablo un poco Espanol, und ich spreche ein bisschen Deutch. And I know a few easy phrases in Hangul. But the only language I speak fluently, smh, is English. I think I speak it well,…
Couple’s Guide to Sicily: Five Magical Places You Cannot Miss
The island of Sicily offers couples a journey through 27 centuries of history. Since the 5th century BC, Sicily has been a crossroads of civilizations. Visit Catania, Taormina, and Palermo for ruins, beaches, and delicious cuisine. The landscape, shaped by invaders and Mount Etna’s eruptions, boasts exceptional architecture and great wine. Here are the top…
Christmas Markets– German-Style Fun in America
Have you been to a German-styled Christmas Market in America? You should, it’s one of the things I miss most about living in Germany. The joyful spirit, brightly colored stalls, one-of-a-kind goods gifts and treats, has immigrated to the New World. Christmas Markets in are springing up all over America.
Take a Hike Day Using the Alltrails.com Mobile App
Tomorrow is National Take a Hike Day.  But I don’t need an excuse to go hiking. It’s become a passion ever since I lived in South Korea. ever since then, I am always looking for resources to help me map out the best trails. And one website, Alltrails.com has been consistent no matter where we live.