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…
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Unique Date Ideas Near Fort Riley for a Romantic Getaway
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.
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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…
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Prairie Fire Winery: Heart of Flint Hills Wine Country
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…
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Road Trip: How to Lose Weight While You Travel
You guys know I am in the process of moving. I’m also in the process of a month-long road trip. And I am looking for another job. And oh yeah, I’m trying to lose weight. Any one of the above is a recipe for weight gain. So far, I’ve lost…
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Visiting the Legacy Museum in Montgomery Alabama: What You Need to Know
Today’s climate was the perfect political backdrop for a side trip to Montgomery, Alabama. The Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice is a central location for the infamous African slave trade in America. Sometimes travel experiences hurt. Sometimes they are very uncomfortable. And sometimes they make you…
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Malta Travel Guide: How to See the Best of the Islands in 5 Days
Each conqueror leaving behind little traces of its architecture, food, religion, language and art all across the islands. I was lucky enough to spend 5 days exploring all the above this summer and here are 10 of my favorite adventures in Malta.
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Military Wine Discounts in Napa: Free Tastings for Service Members
We walked into V. Sattui expecting to pay $15 each for a wine tasting. Surprise, surprise… V. Sattui comps the $15 tasting fee for active duty military personnel (and me too). Turns out the weekend was full of comps because V. Sattui isn’t the only one in Napa Valley that appreciates servicemembers with free or discounted pours.