Hey there!
My name is Beth, and I’m a breast cancer survivor and thriver.
In October of 2018, I was diagnosed with stage 3 Triple Negative IDC, forcing me to walk away from a job and lifestyle I loved. I was worried my years of adventure and travel were behind me.
Part of this blog focuses on tips on getting through treatment, including surgeries, chemo, and radiation. The other focus is on my travels since diagnosis, whether they’re close to home or halfway around the world.
I hope to inspire you that even after the trauma of a diagnosis, there is still adventure after cancer!
Recent Blog Posts
9 Wineries Near Lancaster Ohio: Discover the Rural Charm to these Ohio-Grown Wines
We all know that California holds the lead for wine production in the US. But what you may not know is that Ohio ranks 7th! The exact number of wineries depends on your source, ranging from 360 to nearly 500. Either way, that's a lot of wineries. And nine of those are...
The Ohio Glass Museum: A Brilliant Piece of Ohio History
I would bet you have some glassware in your kitchen from Lancaster, Ohio. Anchor Hocking, located in Lancaster, is one of the largest glass manufacturers in the USA. In fact, three of America’s ten largest glass manufacturers are located in the Buckeye State. The Ohio...
Tanzania Safari Tours: 13 Practical Packing and Prep Tips
Note: This page may contain affiliate links, which may provide me a small commission at no extra cost to you if you choose to purchase through the link. Thank you for supporting my small business! For most of us, the chance to go on a Tanzania safari tour is a...
7-Day Tanzania Safari Tour with World Adventure Tours: An Honest Review
Note: This page may contain affiliate links, which may provide me a small commission at no extra cost to you if you choose to purchase through the link. Thank you for supporting my small business! Talk to just about anyone, and an African safari is likely on...
Seattle Whale Watching Tours: A Bucket List Trip That’s Easily Accessible
Whale watching and getting to experience these majestic animals in the wild is such an incredible opportunity! Here in the USA, we're so unbelievably fortunate to have multiple places where whale-watching tours are available, including the NE coast, along the west...
Columbus Ghost Tour with US Ghost Adventures
This page may contain affiliate links, meaning I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase using this link. Thank you for helping to support my small business! Columbus, Ohio, is a city rich in history—and, if the legends are true,...
How to Prepare for a Hysterectomy: An Essential Guide
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be searching the internet for “how to prepare for a hysterectomy.” But at age 36 that’s exactly where I found myself. I imagine you never thought the same for yourself, did you? But since this is where life has brought...
20 Important Questions to Ask Your Oncologist & Healthcare Team
Upon receiving a cancer diagnosis, you will likely have a hundred questions to ask your oncologist about what this means and what’s to come. But sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what to ask when you’re still shellshocked by the news. To help give you a...
8 Ways to Help Cancer Patients Once Your Own Treatment is Over
We learn A TON going through cancer treatment! We’ve learned how to manage side effects of medications, resources that helped us through, coping mechanisms, and how to advocate for ourselves. After treatment, some survivors are ready to leave it all behind them and...