WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Why do Americans Fear Everything? Posted on December 20, 2018November 16, 2025 A few days ago I had a passing conversation that bothered me. Someone posted “a problem” in a Facebook group. She said that after making her profile public, she was getting a lot of friend requests from the Middle East. And now she was concerned for her family’s safety. I… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES The Best Shopping in Istanbul Turkey Posted on December 18, 2018July 24, 2026 Shopping for Turkish souvenirs in Istanbul, Turkey can be fun, cheap, historic, and delicious. Street vendors, shopping malls and centuries-old markets sell treasures that will remind you of your travels. Whether it’s something fun, edible or just pretty, shopping in Istanbul is an adventure you won’t soon forget. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Best Ethnic & Locally-Owned Restaurants in Manhattan KS Posted on December 15, 2018November 15, 2025 Thankfully, you don’t have to eat in a box in Manhattan, Kansas if you don’t want to. Skip the chain and fast-food restaurants. Here are 6 of the best ethnic and locally-owned restaurants in the Fort Riley/ Manhattan area. The Best Locally-Owned Restaurants Fort Riley, Manhattan and Junction City Kansas … Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Military OPSEC Tips: How to Make Your Blog Compliant Posted on December 9, 2018November 15, 2025 Hey Military Spouse Bloggers—has your spouse ever come home from an OPSEC briefing with your blog on the screen? Mine did. We both laughed, but quietly. I had no idea my blog was being reviewed for security risks. I write about travel, food, military life, and everything in between. But… Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD The Best Home Inventory Apps Posted on December 7, 2018November 16, 2025 One of the hardest things about a PCS move is keeping track of all of your belongings and staying organized. Using a mobile app is a great way to deal with both of these issues. Here are six useful home inventory apps you can install to make your move less… Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Getting Settled After a Military Move Posted on December 2, 2018November 15, 2025 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… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Road Trip: Driving the Scenic Flint Hills Byway Posted on November 29, 2018November 15, 2025 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… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Enjoy Wine Walks and the German Weinstrasse Posted on November 27, 2018April 20, 2026 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. Read more