Category: Kansas

6 awesome experiences to enjoy in Wichita before it goes mainstream

6 awesome experiences to enjoy in Wichita before it goes mainstream

By on Oct 20, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Kansas, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
Quick! What comes to mind when you think of Kansas? Amber grains of wheat, deadly tornados, Dorothy and Toto and that’s often the extent of it. After returning from an all-to-brief, thoroughly delightful trip there, I’m making it my mission to promote Wichita, Kansas, as one of the underrated cultural gems in the US. I
The world’s tallest, fastest, steepest waterslide

The world’s tallest, fastest, steepest waterslide

By on Mar 19, 2014 in Attractions, Featured, Going Out, Kansas, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos
The world’s tallest, fastest, steepest water-slide – taller than the Niagara Falls – is nearing completion in the Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark, located in Kansas City, KS. Due to launch with the seasonal re-opening of the park in late May 2014, ‘Verruckt‘ (which translates from German to ‘insane’ in English) is approximately 17 storeys high
Top 5 North American road trips

Top 5 North American road trips

By on Nov 06, 2013 in Arizona, Attractions, California, Featured, Florida, Going Out, Illinois, Kansas, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North America, Oklahoma, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Texas, USA
North America is the home of the road trip. Whether you’re sitting on a Greyhound bus, riding pillion on a Harley-Davidson or behind the wheel of a classic Cadillac, your vehicle choice doesn’t matter half as much as the journey itself. Our top five choices are the stuff of movies and the best way of
Photograph of the week: Monument Rocks, Kansas

Photograph of the week: Monument Rocks, Kansas

By on Mar 20, 2013 in Attractions, Going Out, Kansas, North America, Regions, USA
In the middle a field in a remote area of Kansas, a series of large chalk formations rise from the ground. Surrounded by miles of flat farmland, Monument Rocks provide a striking contrast. On a hot summer day, the air lies still and heavy over the rocks. Low lying wildflowers provide occasional bursts of colour and

Are you overlooking certain US cities?

By on Apr 19, 2007 in California, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, North America, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Regions, Rhode Island, Texas, USA
Travellers who prefer hidden gems to over-hyped hotspots should apparently start packing their bags for Baltimore, Louisville, and Sacramento. These are three of the most underrated US cities according to Shermans Travel. Their top 10 are: Baltimore – Boasts a revitalized Inner Harbor area, plus the backdrops for such John Waters film classics as Hairspray,
Explore dynamic Kansas City with InterContinental

Explore dynamic Kansas City with InterContinental

By on Mar 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, Kansas, North America, Regions, USA
A stay at the InterContinental Kansas City At The Plaza  can open your eyes to more than prairie plains. If you love jazz and appreciate good old American hospitality and fine food, then this vibrant modern city will be just what you’re looking for. Known for contemporary elegance, the hotel offers exceptional service and luxurious