DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES A Taste of Downtown: The Ultimate Food Lover’s Guide to Manhattan, Kansas Posted on June 6, 2019November 15, 2025 Yesterday Steven and I took part in the 6th Annual Taste of Downtown here in Manhattan, Kansas. Eleven downtown restaurants prepared a special tapas-like dish from their regular menus for participants to enjoy. It was the perfect way to sample some good food and a stroll through historic downtown Manhattan,… Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES From Kansas to Italy: How 10 Trips Celebrated Life, Love, and Family Posted on March 21, 2019December 20, 2025 I’ve done a lot of travel this year, both at home and abroad. But there is an overall theme for most of my 2018 travels– friends and family. We’ve celebrated big events, moves, return to health, and firsts. I am so proud to have been in a position to share… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Unique Date Ideas Near Fort Riley for a Romantic Getaway Posted on February 14, 2019July 23, 2026 Looking for a little romance in the Flint Hills? Escape the monotony of Fort Riley and Manhattan. And immerse yourself in the romance of wildflowers, panoramic sunsets, and the wide-open plains. Relax in the heart of prairie country with a loved one on a romantic getaway in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Best Kid-Friendly Attractions in the Flint Hills of Kansas Posted on December 25, 2018November 15, 2025 Got kids and want to do something fun you and your kids will enjoy? Then you’ve come to the right place. In addition to the zoos, parks, and bike trails, in Manhattan, you’ll find activities packed with history and learning opportunities. There are several Kid-Friendly activities near Fort Riley in… Read more
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 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
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 Make the Most of a Layover: Road Trip to Chicago Navy Pier Posted on October 17, 2018February 26, 2026 I finally stepped outside O’Hare and spent a long layover at Chicago’s Navy Pier. We rode the Centennial Wheel, strolled the waterfront, ate deep-dish at Giordano’s, and took an architecture river cruise. It was simple, scenic, and worth it. Chicago proved it’s more than just an airport connection. Read more