Adventure After Diagnosis Blog Posts
Columbus Coffee Festival: The BEST Ohio Event for Caffeine Addicts
I had to chuckle at the couple hundred people standing outside the Ohio Village gates. It was a Saturday morning, almost 9am, and the line of people all wore the same facial expression: part excitement, part impatience, part zombie. It was well past the time most of...
Rogue River Kayaking
It was our first day of Rogue River kayaking. We had already been fitted for our gear – helmet, PFD, kayak, and skirt. And now we were to get a feel for putting it all together. As with many water sports, this first day was to be spent in a more protected section of...
Grapevine Texas: Charming Small-Town Vibes Near Big City Convenience
Have you ever come across one of those towns that totally surprised you with its charm? You had a reason to stop – perhaps a friend lives there, or it’s an easy mid-point in your trip – or maybe you were literally just passing through on your way to somewhere far more...
Town Spotlight: Ocean Grove, NJ
When you think of the Jersey Shore, what comes to mind? Spring breakers and party-goers? Ladies dressed to the nines in heels and miniskirts? Maybe just boardwalks and beachgoers? I had never been to New Jersey before, and I was excited to add a new...
The Awkward Traveler
I have friends who have traveled to countless countries, camping their way through Africa or in the jungles of India. They’ve navigated the terrain on their own without a guide or knowledge of the language. And each time they’ve returned home in one piece and with an...