Myles To Travel

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Hi! My name is Bisa, and I'm a breast cancer survivor, plus-size adventurer, writer, and photographer.

After finishing treatment for breast cancer, I received a 5-year survivorship plan. It included monthly, then quarterly test and doctor visits. Instead of worrying about whether or not the disease would return, I created a recovery plan of my own. My plan included exploring the world around me and new experiences.

The blog's mission is to remind you we can create a life we love despite our weight and circumstances. My goal is to inspire others to follow their dreams and not wait for a devasting diagnosis to live the life you've always wanted.

Join me on my journey. I still have miles to travel

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A Weekend in Southern Indiana

2 months ago5 comments

I went on a weekend getaway to Southern Indiana. It was a four-hour drive from Northwest Indiana. I attended the Thunder over Louisville Kentucky watch party at Buckhead Mountain Grill in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This event was to kickoff the three-weeks of festivals leading up to the...

My Visit to the Ice Castles in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

6 months ago7 comments

During a recent Twitter chat, someone posted a picture of their family at the Ice Castles. I did a google search and saw that there was an Ice Castles two hours away in Lake Geneva Wisconsin. The Founder, Brent Christensen started building ice caves in his front yard in Utah to keep his...

I probably should have done this first. I went down the wall before climbing up. 😂 Now I'm even. #womenwhoexploreillinois #outsideexperience
Climbing down the side of the McCormick place with @firstascentclimbing at the @outside_experience in Chicago. #letsclimbchicago
I met Travel Journalist and pilot @kelleesetgo and Travel host @worldwidenate at the @outside_experience. They’re both from Chicago. Kelle is speaking tomorrow on the Yeti Stage.
Hanging out at the @outside_experience in Chicago @womenwhoexplore #womenwhoexploreIL
In ONLY 1 DAY LEFT! I am joining @arcteryxchicago and @theladyalliance at the Women's Empowerment Tour - Chicago Edition for an evening of inspiration! I am one of 4 incredible speakers sharing stories of grit, determination, overcoming obstacles, facing fears, and self-love. EVERYONE WELCOME! This event is perfect for YOU - whether you fall under the "lady" category or not! Tickets are still available. https://www.facebook.com/events/940812436264886/?ti=icl Hope to see you all there! #womenempowerment #womenwhoexplore #womenwhoexploreillinois #theladyalliance
#Repost @whoatravel with @get_repost ・・・ #superWHOAman // This is a story of survival, strength and inspiration. A Curvy Kili Crew alum, Bisa is an example of power that we all strive for. We are proud of you and look forward to seeing your future success’ and adventures. Also her ombré braids are mad cute. . . . “After finishing treatment for breast cancer, I created a Survivors List for myself. This list Is similar to a bucket list but after having cancer that title didn't inspire me. I wanted to celebrate life and feel alive. I listed all if the countries I wanted to visit and experiences wanted to try. . I have to be honest, hiking Mount Kilimanjaro or any mountain wasn't on it. I always believed in pushing my plus sized beyond what people expect it physically capable of, but I didn't believe I could do something like that. Little did I know that after commenting on Christa’s (@travelfearlessly ) picture on Instagram about her previous climb would lead me to attempt to climb myself in March 2019. . At first, I didn't think the climb had changed me. But in the weeks after I felt stronger and more confident than I've ever felt in my life. The experience has led me to start leading hikes in my area with a group, and I'm planning more adventures. I've written a couple of articles and had them published about my experience. . After treatment three years ago, fear crippled me from planning anything in the future. Now I can look back and feel joy for the things I have accomplished and I am excited for the future.” . . . 45 // Chicagoland area // @mylestotravel // @curvykilicrew Alum March 2019 . . . #diversifyoutdoors #kilimanjaro #hairgoals #inspiration #whoatravel #curvykilicrew #warrior #trekking #nature #tanzania #celebrate #melaninbasecamp #loveforward
Find out if climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Click link from IGTV or copy and paste https://www.worldnomads.com/stories/fear/the-hardest-thing-i-have-ever-done #plussizedtravel #breastcancersurvivor #kilimanjaro #curvykilicrew #plussizeadventure
#Repost @womenwhoexplore_illinois with @get_repost ・・・ Look it’s me. Have you heard about the women’s empowerment tour? @theladyalliance @arcteryx and @womenwhoexplore are bringing this event to the US and Chicago is one of the stops! Save the date for Thursday July 11th, 7PM at Arc’Teryx Chicago! Local ladies will be sharing their stories about outdoor adventure, overcoming fears and self love. you can get tickets on eventbrite (DM or comment below with questions !) https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/womens-empowerment-tour-chicago-tickets-62245450819?aff=ebdssbdestsearch #womenwhoexplore #exploreillinois #theladyalliance #midwest #womensempowerment #selflove #outdoors #outdooradventure