There are many tourist activities in Indianapolis to enjoy, and a lot of these include spending a lot of money. However, there is so much to see in the city that is local, unique to Indianapolis, and not very expensive. Here are a few of the Rose Family Indianapolis favorites. […]
Bike the ultimate loop in the Circle City (Indianapolis)
In many ways, Indianapolis is one of the best cities to check out by bike. When we lived in Indianapolis and worked in an office, we were dedicated bike commuters between Broad Ripple and downtown via the Monon Trail. There are many dedicated bike trails around the city, so you […]
How to make your trip to Indianapolis a tasty vegan tour
Indianapolis is a popular location for different conferences, sports events, and our former home town for many years. It may not seem like a destination for vegan dining, but truly, they have some of the most delicious vegan menu items we’ve ever eaten. After years of research, here are the […]
Must-try all vegan Italian spot in Las Vegas
When David and I were dating and working in downtown Indianapolis, we had a standing Friday lunch date every week (we miss you, Three Carrots!). It was the best part of working in downtown Indianapolis and the best part of the week! Once we started working remotely, we continued our […]
Cross-country road trip: Hop on the Historic Route 66
Before moving from Indianapolis to Las Vegas, we took a road trip for a five week trip out to Las Vegas and back to Indianapolis on a different route. This google maps link (+screenshot below) includes all of our stops to and from Indianapolis. This trip has been one of the greatest […]
Cross-country road trip: all you need to start planning today!
Before moving from Indianapolis to Las Vegas, we took a road trip for a five week trip out to Las Vegas and back to Indianapolis on a different route. This google maps link (+screenshot below) includes all of our stops to and from Indianapolis. This trip has been one of […]
How to find the best views in Red River Gorge
When we lived in Indianapolis, we would spend as many weekends of the year as possible in Red River Gorge. David would frequently state it takes “3 hours and 47 minutes” to drive from our home to Miguel’s Pizza in the Red River Gorge. A rock climber’s oasis in the […]
A quick guide to Grand Rapids (baby & vegan friendly!)
Grand Rapids is a fun mix of art, historic buildings, a city feel, and ample natural spaces. It is a great (and affordable!) option for a weekend trip for new families, art admirers, and/or appreciators of locally crafted beverages and restaurants. We have had family living in Grand Rapids for […]
Your ultimate guide to the summer destination: Ludington, Michigan
Growing up, my family always visited Ludington, Michigan for the 4th of July. My parents grew up there, and we would stay with family a few blocks from Stearns Beach and a few blocks from House of Flavors. We have so many great family memories from those annual trips. Returning […]
The over-ambitious trip itinerary that made us better travelers
In 2016, David and I went on a five-day trip to Utah after scoring cheap flights from Indianapolis to Salt Lake City. We were young, with very little extra cash, and optimistic that we realistically could see everything there is to see in Utah (and the Grand Canyon) in five […]