Barns Brews & Back Roads

Hello! My name is Andi and I love to travel. In my personal blog I have found that when I write about my travel adventures I usually get a decent amount of likes or compliments and I wanted to explore writing an actual travel blog. But… I’m not independently wealthy and unless that Nigerian Prince I sent some bit coin and Target gift cards to actually pays me the million dollars he owes me I have to keep my travel mostly local.

I live in Indiana – the “Crossroads of America.” Most people usually think of three things when you say you’re from Indiana: Hoosier hospitality, corn and the Indianapolis 500. Maybe basketball, if you’re a big basketball fan or a movie fan and have seen Hoosiers with Gene Hackman.

So what is there to see in Indiana? Honestly, you’d probably be surprised at what there is to offer outside of racecars, basketball and corn.

• Yes, there is a lot of farmland.
• No, I do not know why we’re called Hoosiers or how it started.
• Yes, we have beaches (for real, on Lake Michigan).
• No, I did not grow up on a farm, but I did have a rural route address growing up.
• Yes, giant tenderloin sandwiches are worth the trip to Indiana – there are hundreds of restaurants claiming they are the best in Indiana.
• No, I don’t buy in to the IU vs Purdue frenzy — I’m a Notre Dame fan.
• Yes, I have eaten deep fried butter at the State Fair.
• No, I don’t know why North Vernon is in the southern part of the state and South Bend is literally at the very top of the state.
• Yes, I’m a Colts fan (ugh) we’ve been re-building for a hot minute now.

I’m actually excited to get started! I travel a lot throughout the state for work and I don’t usually have time to stop and eat at the local restaurants or check out the local hot spots. Plus it’s an excuse to get out and about on the weekend and avoid yard work.

I hope you enjoy this ride as much as I plan to!