Table of Contents Road tripping through South Central Kansas, you'll find the Flint Hills, beautiful tallgrass prairies, wild sunflowers dotting the ditches, and big blue skies. At night, catch ... READ the POST
On the Blog
How to Spend 24 Hrs in Wichita, Kansas
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of traveling to Wichita, Kansas for a blogging event held at the Tanganyika Wildlife Park. There, I not only got to mix and mingle with tourism boards from all over ... READ the POST
Staying at Lied Lodge on the Arbor Day Farm
In Nebraska City, NE, the Arbor Day Foundation built Lied Lodge in 1993. Nestled on the Arbor Day Farm, guests get to enjoy a 260-acre National Historic Landmark. Lied Lodge is perfect for families, ... READ the POST
An Expedition Beyond Kenya’s Big 5 In The Maasai Mara
Table of Contents Watching <em>Lion King</em> as a small child, I knew I had to get to Africa someday. More specifically, Kenya. There, I could see the "Big 5 in the Maasai Mara," ... READ the POST
150+ Epic Bucket List Adventures
Earlier this year, I posted 100 epic bucket list adventures to tackle. I have conquered so much of that list already that I decided to share the next 150 items on my bucket list! While not all of ... READ the POST
A Weekend in Iceland: Things to Do
A weekend in Iceland: Back in January, I got an alert for a killer flight deal to Iceland. I spent $198 round-trip from Chicago to Reykjavik. I couldn't not go! I'm a pretty adventurous traveler who ... READ the POST
How to Spend a Weekend in Coffeyville KS
Coffeyville KS is a town just over 10,000 people put on the map by the famous Dalton Gang fatal daylight bank robberies in 1892. You'll find Coffeyville about 75 minutes from Tulsa, OK. A resident ... READ the POST
The Best Motorcycle Trips in California
The best motorcycle trips in California: California is practically the only state in the Union where the weather is good enough to allow you to bike year-round. With more sunshine than practically ... READ the POST
How Much Is Travel Insurance and Why You Need It
I use World Nomads every time I travel. They cover the activities I need at a price I can afford. How much is travel insurance? Get your custom travel quote above. ... READ the POST
20 Breathtaking Turkey Pictures To Inspire A Visit
Turkey pictures: a feast for the eyes and a trip for the soul. Landing in Istanbul, I felt like I stepped into a completely different world: unknown, yet familiar. It was very reminiscent of the ... READ the POST
5 Of The Best Big Sur Hotels For Your Vacation
If you have dreams of waking up to the sound of crashing waves and the fresh smell of redwood trees, get yourself to Big Sur. We've put together a list of the best Big Sur hotels to stay at, all the ... READ the POST
20 Photos Of The Amazon To Inspire A Visit
It is my sincerest desire that these photos of the Amazon (Amazonas, if you want to get technical) will inspire you to visit. Lush vegetation, incredible wildlife, and friendly locals make Amazonas ... READ the POST
MercyOne: An Integral Component to My Care Team
If you've followed me for any length of time, you probably know that myself and two of my children have a rare connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (among other comorbid ... READ the POST
My Invisible Illness
September 28th-October 4th is invisible illnesses week. This post has been a long time coming. It's a manifestation of every little odd symptom I've had my entire life. In just the last few months, ... READ the POST
How to Be a Better Cook
Cooking is an art form. It’s taking some raw ingredients and turning them into a delicious meal everyone can enjoy. But it’s not always easy to do. In fact, for many people, cooking can be quite ... READ the POST
Why You Need a Home Intercom System
There are plenty of necessities that a home should possess in order to live a comfortable life. You probably have lots of them at your disposal already. One extremely important facet of any home in ... READ the POST
10 Practical Steps To Help You Lower Your Stress Levels
There's no getting away from the fact that stress is an everyday part of life. Everyone experiences a certain degree or level of stress each day, and while it's usually manageable for some people, it ... READ the POST
How to Learn to Play the Guitar
Have you picked up a guitar and want to get as good at it as you possibly can? Are you worried that you’re not progressing as far as you should be in the time that you’ve spent practicing? It is true ... READ the POST