Tom and Kristi Manus
@smalltownplussize.bsky.social
Tom & Kristi Manus. Road Trip Travel Specialists. Smalltownplussize.com🏡 NW Wisconsin. Authors 📕Secret Wisconsin, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides. We Have the Best Secrets!
Discover these pieces of living history in Nice, France: "Les Pointus"! 🇫🇷⛵ These colorful little boats are traditional wooden fishing vessels.
#LesPointusNice #NiceFrance #PortLympia #FrenchRiviera #MaritimeHistory #Europe #MediterraneanSea #Boats #France #SmallTownPlusSize
#LesPointusNice #NiceFrance #PortLympia #FrenchRiviera #MaritimeHistory #Europe #MediterraneanSea #Boats #France #SmallTownPlusSize
May 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Discover these pieces of living history in Nice, France: "Les Pointus"! 🇫🇷⛵ These colorful little boats are traditional wooden fishing vessels.
#LesPointusNice #NiceFrance #PortLympia #FrenchRiviera #MaritimeHistory #Europe #MediterraneanSea #Boats #France #SmallTownPlusSize
#LesPointusNice #NiceFrance #PortLympia #FrenchRiviera #MaritimeHistory #Europe #MediterraneanSea #Boats #France #SmallTownPlusSize
🚨 Milwaukee friends, guess what?! You can find Secret Wisconsin while doing your grocery run at Sendik’s Food Market! ✨
🎁 Perfect for planning your next adventure or as a gift!
Let us know if you spot it! 👇
#Sendiks #SendiksFoodMarket #Milwaukee #MKE #Wisconsin #WisconsinBooks #smalltownplussize
🎁 Perfect for planning your next adventure or as a gift!
Let us know if you spot it! 👇
#Sendiks #SendiksFoodMarket #Milwaukee #MKE #Wisconsin #WisconsinBooks #smalltownplussize
April 30, 2025 at 2:14 AM
🚨 Milwaukee friends, guess what?! You can find Secret Wisconsin while doing your grocery run at Sendik’s Food Market! ✨
🎁 Perfect for planning your next adventure or as a gift!
Let us know if you spot it! 👇
#Sendiks #SendiksFoodMarket #Milwaukee #MKE #Wisconsin #WisconsinBooks #smalltownplussize
🎁 Perfect for planning your next adventure or as a gift!
Let us know if you spot it! 👇
#Sendiks #SendiksFoodMarket #Milwaukee #MKE #Wisconsin #WisconsinBooks #smalltownplussize
The Prince’s Palace (Palais des Princes) sits above several of Monaco’s beautiful harbors.
#monaco #visitmonaco #frenchriviera #europe #palaisPrincier #IFWTWA #familytravel #smalltownplussize
#monaco #visitmonaco #frenchriviera #europe #palaisPrincier #IFWTWA #familytravel #smalltownplussize
April 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Prince’s Palace (Palais des Princes) sits above several of Monaco’s beautiful harbors.
#monaco #visitmonaco #frenchriviera #europe #palaisPrincier #IFWTWA #familytravel #smalltownplussize
#monaco #visitmonaco #frenchriviera #europe #palaisPrincier #IFWTWA #familytravel #smalltownplussize
Did you know Kenosha has historic streetcars?
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides: Towns Off The Beaten Path In The Badger State, we handpicked over 1,200 places to eat, stay, and things to do and see in Wisconsin.
#kenosha #lakemichigan #streetcar #Wisconsin #smalltownplussize
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides: Towns Off The Beaten Path In The Badger State, we handpicked over 1,200 places to eat, stay, and things to do and see in Wisconsin.
#kenosha #lakemichigan #streetcar #Wisconsin #smalltownplussize
April 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Did you know Kenosha has historic streetcars?
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides: Towns Off The Beaten Path In The Badger State, we handpicked over 1,200 places to eat, stay, and things to do and see in Wisconsin.
#kenosha #lakemichigan #streetcar #Wisconsin #smalltownplussize
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides: Towns Off The Beaten Path In The Badger State, we handpicked over 1,200 places to eat, stay, and things to do and see in Wisconsin.
#kenosha #lakemichigan #streetcar #Wisconsin #smalltownplussize
You’ll find one of the best lumberjack museums in Eau Claire.
Lumberjacks didn’t bathe so ticks, fleas, and bed bugs roamed freely.
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides we chose over 1,200 things to do in Wisconsin.
#VisitEauClaire #EauClaire #lumberjack #smalltownplussize #wisconsin
Lumberjacks didn’t bathe so ticks, fleas, and bed bugs roamed freely.
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides we chose over 1,200 things to do in Wisconsin.
#VisitEauClaire #EauClaire #lumberjack #smalltownplussize #wisconsin
April 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
You’ll find one of the best lumberjack museums in Eau Claire.
Lumberjacks didn’t bathe so ticks, fleas, and bed bugs roamed freely.
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides we chose over 1,200 things to do in Wisconsin.
#VisitEauClaire #EauClaire #lumberjack #smalltownplussize #wisconsin
Lumberjacks didn’t bathe so ticks, fleas, and bed bugs roamed freely.
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides we chose over 1,200 things to do in Wisconsin.
#VisitEauClaire #EauClaire #lumberjack #smalltownplussize #wisconsin
Norman is ready for a road trip, but he’s exhausted from studying the map and the 100 Things to Do in Green Bay Before You Die book.
Where should he go?
#weekendvibes #fridaymotivation #shihtzu #sleep #sleepytime #smalltownplussize #greenbay #exploregreenbay #roadtrip #reedypress
Where should he go?
#weekendvibes #fridaymotivation #shihtzu #sleep #sleepytime #smalltownplussize #greenbay #exploregreenbay #roadtrip #reedypress
April 5, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Norman is ready for a road trip, but he’s exhausted from studying the map and the 100 Things to Do in Green Bay Before You Die book.
Where should he go?
#weekendvibes #fridaymotivation #shihtzu #sleep #sleepytime #smalltownplussize #greenbay #exploregreenbay #roadtrip #reedypress
Where should he go?
#weekendvibes #fridaymotivation #shihtzu #sleep #sleepytime #smalltownplussize #greenbay #exploregreenbay #roadtrip #reedypress
What do you do when the temperature drops to -20 degrees?
Head to Mullen’s Dairy Bar in Watertown for free ice cream!
Mullen’s is in our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides!
#mullensdairybar #icecream #watertownwi #smalltowncharm #wisconsin #smalltownplussize
Head to Mullen’s Dairy Bar in Watertown for free ice cream!
Mullen’s is in our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides!
#mullensdairybar #icecream #watertownwi #smalltowncharm #wisconsin #smalltownplussize
April 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
What do you do when the temperature drops to -20 degrees?
Head to Mullen’s Dairy Bar in Watertown for free ice cream!
Mullen’s is in our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides!
#mullensdairybar #icecream #watertownwi #smalltowncharm #wisconsin #smalltownplussize
Head to Mullen’s Dairy Bar in Watertown for free ice cream!
Mullen’s is in our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides!
#mullensdairybar #icecream #watertownwi #smalltowncharm #wisconsin #smalltownplussize
The Wampum Shop is an iconic up-north gift shop in Mercer.
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, we handpicked over 1,200 places to eat, stay, and things to do and see in Wisconsin.
Do you remember the Wampum shop?
#mercerwi #ironcounty #smalltownplussize #Roadtrips #Wisconsin
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, we handpicked over 1,200 places to eat, stay, and things to do and see in Wisconsin.
Do you remember the Wampum shop?
#mercerwi #ironcounty #smalltownplussize #Roadtrips #Wisconsin
April 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The Wampum Shop is an iconic up-north gift shop in Mercer.
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, we handpicked over 1,200 places to eat, stay, and things to do and see in Wisconsin.
Do you remember the Wampum shop?
#mercerwi #ironcounty #smalltownplussize #Roadtrips #Wisconsin
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, we handpicked over 1,200 places to eat, stay, and things to do and see in Wisconsin.
Do you remember the Wampum shop?
#mercerwi #ironcounty #smalltownplussize #Roadtrips #Wisconsin
Do you know who protects the Driftless Region?
The trolls do.
Our new book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, features Mount Horeb and its Trollway.
#historicwisconsinroadsides #MountHorebWI #norwegian #Roadtrips #familytravel #discoverwisconsin #smalltownplussize #Wisconsin
The trolls do.
Our new book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, features Mount Horeb and its Trollway.
#historicwisconsinroadsides #MountHorebWI #norwegian #Roadtrips #familytravel #discoverwisconsin #smalltownplussize #Wisconsin
March 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Do you know who protects the Driftless Region?
The trolls do.
Our new book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, features Mount Horeb and its Trollway.
#historicwisconsinroadsides #MountHorebWI #norwegian #Roadtrips #familytravel #discoverwisconsin #smalltownplussize #Wisconsin
The trolls do.
Our new book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, features Mount Horeb and its Trollway.
#historicwisconsinroadsides #MountHorebWI #norwegian #Roadtrips #familytravel #discoverwisconsin #smalltownplussize #Wisconsin
In our new book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides Stoughton is a featured town. We recommend visiting during the annual Syttende Mai festival. This year’s festival is May 16-18.
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #Stoughton #SyttendeMai #StoughtonWI #Wisconsin #norwegian #smalltownplussize
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #Stoughton #SyttendeMai #StoughtonWI #Wisconsin #norwegian #smalltownplussize
March 29, 2025 at 6:58 AM
In our new book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides Stoughton is a featured town. We recommend visiting during the annual Syttende Mai festival. This year’s festival is May 16-18.
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #Stoughton #SyttendeMai #StoughtonWI #Wisconsin #norwegian #smalltownplussize
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #Stoughton #SyttendeMai #StoughtonWI #Wisconsin #norwegian #smalltownplussize
In our new book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, we handpicked over 1,200 places to eat, stay, and things to do and see.
Did you know that you can ride Elvis’ favorite roller coaster in Wisconsin?
#zippinpippin #greenbay #rollercoaster #elvispresley #wisconsin #smalltownplussize
Did you know that you can ride Elvis’ favorite roller coaster in Wisconsin?
#zippinpippin #greenbay #rollercoaster #elvispresley #wisconsin #smalltownplussize
March 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
In our new book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, we handpicked over 1,200 places to eat, stay, and things to do and see.
Did you know that you can ride Elvis’ favorite roller coaster in Wisconsin?
#zippinpippin #greenbay #rollercoaster #elvispresley #wisconsin #smalltownplussize
Did you know that you can ride Elvis’ favorite roller coaster in Wisconsin?
#zippinpippin #greenbay #rollercoaster #elvispresley #wisconsin #smalltownplussize
Do you check out historic downtown squares at night? We recommend the courthouse in downtown Fairfield, Iowa. Inside the clock tower offers a unique perspective.
#fairfieldiowa #fairfieldvibe #thisisiowa #iowa #midwest #smalltowns #smalltowncharm #smalltownplussize
#fairfieldiowa #fairfieldvibe #thisisiowa #iowa #midwest #smalltowns #smalltowncharm #smalltownplussize
March 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Do you check out historic downtown squares at night? We recommend the courthouse in downtown Fairfield, Iowa. Inside the clock tower offers a unique perspective.
#fairfieldiowa #fairfieldvibe #thisisiowa #iowa #midwest #smalltowns #smalltowncharm #smalltownplussize
#fairfieldiowa #fairfieldvibe #thisisiowa #iowa #midwest #smalltowns #smalltowncharm #smalltownplussize
🚨Have you seen the World’s Largest Six-Pack in La Crosse, Wisconsin?
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, La Crosse is included on The Great River Road route.
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #explorelacrosse #worldslargestsixpack #reedypress #wisconsin #discoverwisconsin #smalltownplussize
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, La Crosse is included on The Great River Road route.
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #explorelacrosse #worldslargestsixpack #reedypress #wisconsin #discoverwisconsin #smalltownplussize
March 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🚨Have you seen the World’s Largest Six-Pack in La Crosse, Wisconsin?
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, La Crosse is included on The Great River Road route.
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #explorelacrosse #worldslargestsixpack #reedypress #wisconsin #discoverwisconsin #smalltownplussize
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, La Crosse is included on The Great River Road route.
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #explorelacrosse #worldslargestsixpack #reedypress #wisconsin #discoverwisconsin #smalltownplussize
The Cozy Inn is in our newest book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides. People take their egg rolls home nationwide in coolers. Owner Tom Fong’s father, was one of six Chinese survivors from the Titanic.
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #janesvillewi #cozyinn #Wisconsin #SmallTownPlusSize
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #janesvillewi #cozyinn #Wisconsin #SmallTownPlusSize
March 18, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Cozy Inn is in our newest book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides. People take their egg rolls home nationwide in coolers. Owner Tom Fong’s father, was one of six Chinese survivors from the Titanic.
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #janesvillewi #cozyinn #Wisconsin #SmallTownPlusSize
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #janesvillewi #cozyinn #Wisconsin #SmallTownPlusSize
In our new book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, we handpicked over 1,200 places to eat, stay, and things to do and see in Wisconsin. One of these is Shorewood Resort in Chetek.
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #chetekwisconsin #barroncounty #Cabin #resort #northwoods #upnorth #Wisconsin #smalltownplussize
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #chetekwisconsin #barroncounty #Cabin #resort #northwoods #upnorth #Wisconsin #smalltownplussize
March 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
In our new book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, we handpicked over 1,200 places to eat, stay, and things to do and see in Wisconsin. One of these is Shorewood Resort in Chetek.
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #chetekwisconsin #barroncounty #Cabin #resort #northwoods #upnorth #Wisconsin #smalltownplussize
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #chetekwisconsin #barroncounty #Cabin #resort #northwoods #upnorth #Wisconsin #smalltownplussize
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, we created 11 road trips with over 1,200 locations that we hand-picked. Gilles Frozen Custard is one of those classic places.
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #FondduLac #FrozenCustard #WisconsinHistory #Wisconsin #reedypress #smalltownplussize
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #FondduLac #FrozenCustard #WisconsinHistory #Wisconsin #reedypress #smalltownplussize
March 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, we created 11 road trips with over 1,200 locations that we hand-picked. Gilles Frozen Custard is one of those classic places.
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #FondduLac #FrozenCustard #WisconsinHistory #Wisconsin #reedypress #smalltownplussize
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #FondduLac #FrozenCustard #WisconsinHistory #Wisconsin #reedypress #smalltownplussize
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area from a pontoon boat. Most people travel through Montana on their way to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons National Parks, but we think Bighorn Cayon is as good.
#bighorncanyon #Montana #nationalparkservice #roadtrips #nps #nationalparkgeek #smalltownplussize
#bighorncanyon #Montana #nationalparkservice #roadtrips #nps #nationalparkgeek #smalltownplussize
March 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area from a pontoon boat. Most people travel through Montana on their way to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons National Parks, but we think Bighorn Cayon is as good.
#bighorncanyon #Montana #nationalparkservice #roadtrips #nps #nationalparkgeek #smalltownplussize
#bighorncanyon #Montana #nationalparkservice #roadtrips #nps #nationalparkgeek #smalltownplussize
Be sure to take a stroll with the locals in downtown Livorno, Italy. You’ll find plenty of pastry and coffee shops to try.
#livorno #discovertuscany #italy #tuscany #italiancoffee #italianpastries #cafelife #dolcevita #foodietravel #IFWTWA #smalltownplussize
#livorno #discovertuscany #italy #tuscany #italiancoffee #italianpastries #cafelife #dolcevita #foodietravel #IFWTWA #smalltownplussize
March 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Be sure to take a stroll with the locals in downtown Livorno, Italy. You’ll find plenty of pastry and coffee shops to try.
#livorno #discovertuscany #italy #tuscany #italiancoffee #italianpastries #cafelife #dolcevita #foodietravel #IFWTWA #smalltownplussize
#livorno #discovertuscany #italy #tuscany #italiancoffee #italianpastries #cafelife #dolcevita #foodietravel #IFWTWA #smalltownplussize
When in Madison, Wisconsin, stop at Fromagination on the downtown square. Fromagination is one of the best artisan cheese shops you’ll find anywhere.
#fromagination #mastercheesemaker #madisonwisconsin #smalltownplussize #cheese #daytrips #travelwisconsin #wisconsin
#fromagination #mastercheesemaker #madisonwisconsin #smalltownplussize #cheese #daytrips #travelwisconsin #wisconsin
March 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
When in Madison, Wisconsin, stop at Fromagination on the downtown square. Fromagination is one of the best artisan cheese shops you’ll find anywhere.
#fromagination #mastercheesemaker #madisonwisconsin #smalltownplussize #cheese #daytrips #travelwisconsin #wisconsin
#fromagination #mastercheesemaker #madisonwisconsin #smalltownplussize #cheese #daytrips #travelwisconsin #wisconsin
Historic Wisconsin Roadsides is our next book. We created 11 road trips with over 1,200 locations to eat, stay, visit, and do things that we hand-picked.
In Green Bay check out Al’s Hamburgers from 1934
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #exploregreenbay #GreenBay #roadtrips #wisconsin #smalltownplussize
In Green Bay check out Al’s Hamburgers from 1934
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #exploregreenbay #GreenBay #roadtrips #wisconsin #smalltownplussize
February 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Historic Wisconsin Roadsides is our next book. We created 11 road trips with over 1,200 locations to eat, stay, visit, and do things that we hand-picked.
In Green Bay check out Al’s Hamburgers from 1934
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #exploregreenbay #GreenBay #roadtrips #wisconsin #smalltownplussize
In Green Bay check out Al’s Hamburgers from 1934
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #exploregreenbay #GreenBay #roadtrips #wisconsin #smalltownplussize
One of our favorite views from the Grand Hotel Central’s rooftop infinity pool. The historic hotel is in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.
#infinitypool #GrandHotelCentral #smallluxuryhotels #barcelonahotel #barcelona #barcelonaoldtown #gothicbarcelona #visitbarcelona #spain #ifwtwa #smalltownplussize
#infinitypool #GrandHotelCentral #smallluxuryhotels #barcelonahotel #barcelona #barcelonaoldtown #gothicbarcelona #visitbarcelona #spain #ifwtwa #smalltownplussize
January 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
One of our favorite views from the Grand Hotel Central’s rooftop infinity pool. The historic hotel is in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.
#infinitypool #GrandHotelCentral #smallluxuryhotels #barcelonahotel #barcelona #barcelonaoldtown #gothicbarcelona #visitbarcelona #spain #ifwtwa #smalltownplussize
#infinitypool #GrandHotelCentral #smallluxuryhotels #barcelonahotel #barcelona #barcelonaoldtown #gothicbarcelona #visitbarcelona #spain #ifwtwa #smalltownplussize
Check out Santa Elena Canyon while in Big Bend National Park. The Rio Grande River flows between Texas and Mexico and the canyon walls rise 1,500 feet.
#bigbendnationalpark #nps #texas #riogrande #santaelanacanyon #texas #roadtrip #desert #IFWTWA #smalltownplussize
#bigbendnationalpark #nps #texas #riogrande #santaelanacanyon #texas #roadtrip #desert #IFWTWA #smalltownplussize
January 9, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Check out Santa Elena Canyon while in Big Bend National Park. The Rio Grande River flows between Texas and Mexico and the canyon walls rise 1,500 feet.
#bigbendnationalpark #nps #texas #riogrande #santaelanacanyon #texas #roadtrip #desert #IFWTWA #smalltownplussize
#bigbendnationalpark #nps #texas #riogrande #santaelanacanyon #texas #roadtrip #desert #IFWTWA #smalltownplussize
Hey #TravelAddicts
It's the first #Top TravelPics of the year
The theme is #Streets
Share your fav pics, use the hashtags and tag your hosts.
This is one of our favorites from a few weeks ago in old town Barcelona
@thethoroughtripper.bsky.social @tony-bookdirect.bsky.social @sisbehaving.bsky.social
It's the first #Top TravelPics of the year
The theme is #Streets
Share your fav pics, use the hashtags and tag your hosts.
This is one of our favorites from a few weeks ago in old town Barcelona
@thethoroughtripper.bsky.social @tony-bookdirect.bsky.social @sisbehaving.bsky.social
January 7, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Hey #TravelAddicts
It's the first #Top TravelPics of the year
The theme is #Streets
Share your fav pics, use the hashtags and tag your hosts.
This is one of our favorites from a few weeks ago in old town Barcelona
@thethoroughtripper.bsky.social @tony-bookdirect.bsky.social @sisbehaving.bsky.social
It's the first #Top TravelPics of the year
The theme is #Streets
Share your fav pics, use the hashtags and tag your hosts.
This is one of our favorites from a few weeks ago in old town Barcelona
@thethoroughtripper.bsky.social @tony-bookdirect.bsky.social @sisbehaving.bsky.social
January 7, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Fresh olives at the Mercat de Santa Caterina, the Gothic Quarter market where Barcelona locals shop. The market is a short and easy walk from our old town hotel, the Grand Hotel Central.
#barcelona #gothicbarcelona #grandhotelcentral #olives #MercatDeSantaCaterina #spain #smalltownplussize
#barcelona #gothicbarcelona #grandhotelcentral #olives #MercatDeSantaCaterina #spain #smalltownplussize
January 6, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Fresh olives at the Mercat de Santa Caterina, the Gothic Quarter market where Barcelona locals shop. The market is a short and easy walk from our old town hotel, the Grand Hotel Central.
#barcelona #gothicbarcelona #grandhotelcentral #olives #MercatDeSantaCaterina #spain #smalltownplussize
#barcelona #gothicbarcelona #grandhotelcentral #olives #MercatDeSantaCaterina #spain #smalltownplussize