It’s February, and love is in the air. You can smell it wafting around; it gets stuck in your throat and makes you sneeze, your eyes itch and your nose run… or maybe that’s just the cedar pollen. Valentine’s day is here, but it’s not too late to find a steamy hot date. Love may […]
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The Japanese Kit Kat Project
Kit Kats are very popular in Japan- so popular, that many new special and unique flavors of Kit Kats are released all the time. There have been over 300 flavors released since 2000! They became a popular treat to give out to encourage people, since the name sounds close to Kitto Kattsu (きっと勝つ- you will […]
Marigold Dessert Ranking
Marigold Cafe and Bakery has won multiple awards for its cakes and deserts. Since Colorado Springs is my (more-or-less) hometown, I decided to take on the task of trying every single dessert the bakery offers and rank them so you can make an educated choice on your next visit. It was a tough, grueling challenge […]
Best of Enid, Oklahoma
Ah, Enid, Oklahoma. My home for three years while I was stationed at Vance Air Force Base. Although I despaired at first- being so far away from an airport, living far from a big city, etc- there are a few places that make me miss Enid America. Now, most people are not going to be […]
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Spotlight on Brandon, UK
I have been fortunate enough to be hosted not once, but twice in my friends home away from home, the town of Brandon. Bri and her husband live in an adorable “hobbit house” (Bris words, not mine haha) in this cute town along the Little Ouse river. Like most small towns in England, Brandon is […]
Eating in Budapest on a Budget
Budget travelers, rejoice! Budapest is an incredibly affordable city to visit, and great food can be found without breaking the bank. Below are some tips on how to stretch your forint and still enjoy all the fantastic foods the city has to offer. Location is Key Surprise surprise, the tourists areas will rip you off. […]
Spotlight on Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Airports are notorious for mediocre and overpriced food. Even a candy normally 75c can cost up to $3 (I have to remember to buy mentos before getting to the airport!) Well, even in the madness of one of the largest and most busy airports, Chicago has a few stops that wont leave you regretting your […]
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Spotlight on Cambridge Food Truck Festival
The foodPark area is a good hike from the train station, but worth the walk to a collection of street food and a festive atmosphere. Attended by mostly locals and Americans from the nearby military bases, the family-friendly event has something for everybody- live music, great food trucks, and a decent selection of drinks […]
Spotlight on Downtown Wichita
I have a good friend who lives in the heart of downtown Wichita whom I’ve visited a few times. My visits are usually brief (no longer than a day or two), but being stuck this last visit without a car encouraged me to get out and explore what the area had to offer. Because of […]