61 articles tagged with midwest travel
There's something magical about discovering culinary excellence where conventional wisdom says it shouldn't exist. Columbus, Nebraska—a modest community of roughly 24,000 souls nestled along the Platte River—isn't where most food enthusiasts would expect to find a gastronomic revolution. Yet here,...
When most people think of Green Bay, Wisconsin, their minds immediately jump to the hallowed grounds of Lambeau Field and the storied Packers franchise. But as someone who's spent years seeking out the authentic pulse of mid-sized American cities, I...
Kia ora, fellow wanderers! There's something wonderfully unexpected about finding retail therapy in America's heartland. Nestled along the Fox River in Wisconsin, Appleton offers a shopping experience that beautifully balances big-box convenience with local artisan charm. Having spent a recent...
When my logistics team sent me to South Dakota for a supply chain conference, I expected cornfields and not much else. But Mitchell—this charming little city with its world-famous Corn Palace—surprised me in ways I never imagined! As someone who...
There's something rather brilliant about Kansas City that most visitors overlook - its remarkably diverse shopping landscape. As a school principal who spends most workdays making decisions that affect hundreds of young minds, I find tremendous joy in the simple...
There's something remarkably algorithmic about small Midwestern towns—predictable grid patterns, familiar storefronts, and rhythmic seasonal displays. Yet beneath this seemingly procedural façade lies a treasure trove of unexpected discoveries. As someone who designs virtual worlds for a living, I've developed...
The autumn leaves were performing their annual color symphony as I stepped off the bus in Rockford, Illinois – a city that perpetually lives in Chicago's shadow yet pulses with its own distinct heartbeat. I've spent years sketching urban landscapes...
The American Midwest has always fascinated me with its quiet wisdom and unhurried rhythms—so different from both my father's bustling Delhi and my mother's ceremonial Kyoto. When a fellow Ayurvedic apprentice invited me to spend a weekend in her hometown...
There's something about the hunt for treasures that reminds me of stargazing—both require patience, curiosity, and an appreciation for discovering something special. On a recent weekend trip to Michigan, I found myself in Sterling Heights, a city that surprised me...
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...
As someone who typically documents the world's most dramatic geological formations, pivoting my analytical lens to the subtle topography of Wisconsin's Fox River Valley presents an intriguing change of pace. While Appleton lacks the volcanic drama that usually draws my...
When most travelers plot their American adventures, North Dakota rarely tops the list – and that, my friends, is their loss and our gain. As someone who's trekked through forgotten WWII bunkers in Poland and slept in converted military barracks...
When most folks think of Independence, Missouri, their mental radar immediately picks up the Truman signal and stops scanning. As someone who's spent years tracking movement patterns (albeit in the sky), I can tell you there's much more to this...
I never expected to find myself in Omaha, Nebraska, animating bicycle routes through cornfields on my iPad while sipping coffee at an adorable local café. But when my sister asked me to take my niece and nephew (ages 8 and...
The moment I stepped off the bus in Kansas City, the sweet, smoky aroma of BBQ embraced me like my abuela's hug – immediate, comforting, and promising something delicious was coming my way. This midwestern metropolis straddling the Missouri-Kansas border...
