DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Get a Turkish eVisa in 10 Minutes Posted on August 20, 2018December 20, 2025 Getting a Turkish eVisa will probably save you time. It will definitely save you money. And more than likely save you some peace of mind in a country that will test your patience. Actually, it’s also pretty darn easy. How to Get a Turkish eVisa in 10 minutes or less. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Prairie Fire Winery: Heart of Flint Hills Wine Country Posted on August 6, 2018November 15, 2025 There are more dirt roads in the state of Kansas than anywhere else in the United States. And Prairie Fire Winery is located at the end of one. When we turned off the highway, I could feel the mood change in the car. Dirt roads are the one thing Steven… Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES How to Protect Your Money and Privacy While Traveling Posted on August 4, 2018November 15, 2025 It’s one thing to save for travel. However, on vacation, you need to keep it safe from thieves. But you’ll want to make it accessible. How do you avoid making yourself, your electronic devices, or your money a target for scam artists? By adopting a few smart money, banking, and personal… Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Everything You Need to Know About Finding a Job at Fort Riley Posted on August 2, 2018November 15, 2025 There are a lot of resources available to help in the search. First, military spouses job hunting at Fort Riley should attend employment readiness training at Army Community Services (ACS). ACS provides training on completing the Federal Job Application and using USAJOBS.com. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Life in the Midwest: Liquid Art Winery in Manhattan Kansas Posted on July 31, 2018November 15, 2025 The symmetry of the vines and the individuality of each grape and leaf appeals to my quirky nature. Add a view with rolling hills and a chilled white wine— that’s Liquid Art. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Life in the Midwest: Fort Riley, Kansas Posted on July 31, 2018November 15, 2025 PCS to Fort Riley, check. We signed the lease. And now we are the newest residents of Manhattan, Kansas, a city in the Flint Hills of Kansas. My first impressions of Manhattan and the Fort Riley community aren’t as bad as I thought. But living in an empty house is… Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD House Hunters Military Life: Compromise or Dream Home in Manhattan? Posted on July 29, 2018November 15, 2025 We’ve moved. We have PCS’d to Fort Riley, Kansas, and we’re looking for a home. Our needs are pretty simple, our wants— not so much. Four days in, it looks like a compromise on both is going to be the only way we move out of the Candlewood Inn. Here… Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD The Best Travel Wear Essentials for Comfort and Style Posted on July 27, 2018November 16, 2025 There is no way to know exactly what to pack. I usually get there and realize that I forgot something. I generally start from a basic packing list. Then, I make outfit decisions based on the temperature and time of year, my itinerary as well as the local customs. And although, my style doesn’t change when I travel, my needs during travel are pretty different from my needs at home. Here are my 10 travel wear essentials. Read more