Colorado is a place I could go back to every year (month?) and never get tired of being there. There is such a variety of towns throughout the state, and truly, a variety of scenery. While there are so many mountains in Colorado, they are not all the same. I […]
Travel with a baby? 9 amazing reasons you should do it!
We have been parents now for nearly seven months, and it can be so difficult to travel or leave the house with a baby. Most parents have a general schedule of sleeping and feeding their baby, and it can be hard to try doing anything other than keeping that schedule […]
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 […]
Three state parks in Indiana you need to see
Growing up in northern Indiana, I was blown away by the gorgeous views, hills, and hikes to be found in state parks a bit further south within the state. After purchasing our Indiana State Parks pass one year, we began checking out as many parks around the state that we […]
Top tips for packing and air travel with baby
We are on a trip to visit family and vacation for about two and a half weeks in Michigan and Indiana. While for part of the trip we are staying with family, we are renting a cottage in Ludington, Michigan for one week of the time. This was our first […]
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 […]
Check out this vegan oasis in the heart of Phoenix
On a road trip to Tucson, we had a short stop in Phoenix, Arizona and discovered this magnificent neighborhood with beautiful, historic houses AND so many vegan options in walking distance! The neighborhood is the Coronado district, and it is well known for their historic homes, which make for such […]