12 articles tagged with kansas
When my American colleague insisted I visit Lenexa during my Kansas City business trip, I nearly spat out my green tea. 'There's proper nightlife in a Kansas suburb?' I asked incredulously. Twelve years in Japan had clearly made me a...
There's something profoundly liberating about driving alone through America's heartland, where the horizon stretches endlessly and the sky commands more attention than any skyscraper ever could. After decades exploring remote islands of Japan and traversing Moroccan deserts, I discovered one...
When someone mentions Kansas, your mind probably conjures endless wheat fields and tornado warnings, not adrenaline-pumping outdoor adventures. I get it. Three years ago, a medical conference brought me to Wichita, and I arrived with exactly zero expectations for adventure....
When my corporate wellness workshop brought me to Olathe, Kansas last month, I'll admit my expectations were modest. Coming from the urban density of Vancouver and now living in Lubbock, I've developed a particular lens for evaluating cities—seeking out architectural...
When I tell my fellow Aussie friends I'm heading to Kansas for a weekend getaway, I'm typically met with raised eyebrows. 'What's in Kansas?' they ask. After spending a delightful spring weekend in Overland Park with my old university friend...
When my daughter Asha and I found ourselves with an unexpected free weekend during our US family visit, we decided to explore Overland Park, Kansas – a place that had been on my radar for its surprising blend of outdoor...
Alright folks, I'll be straight with you – Olathe, Kansas wasn't initially on my cross-country motorcycle bucket list. But when my vintage record hunt led me to this Kansas City suburb, I discovered a place with way more character than...
I've traversed Alpine peaks and navigated Tokyo's labyrinthine metro system, but sometimes the most refreshing discoveries come from the places we least expect. When my colleague Sarah invited me to extend my business trip to visit her family in Lenexa,...
When one contemplates urban exploration in the American Midwest, Kansas City's vibrant downtown typically springs to mind—not its unassuming suburban neighbors. Yet after spending a delightful autumn weekend in Shawnee, Kansas, I find myself compelled to correct this oversight. This...
As someone who's scaled Himalayan peaks and danced through Latin American festivals, I never expected to find such charm in the heart of America's breadbasket. Yet here I was in Salina, Kansas—a place most travelers zoom past on I-70—discovering that...
Who would've thought that my air traffic control conference would lead me to one of America's most underrated culinary destinations? Certainly not this Aussie transplant! Yet here I am, absolutely gobsmacked by Topeka's farm-to-table revolution. The Kansas capital has quietly...
Right, so picture this: your mate suggests a weekend in Kansas. Not exactly the first spot that pops to mind for a proper getaway, is it? But after a design gig brought me to Salina – smack in the middle...
