Myles To Travel

Capturing Every Mile as I Go

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Hi! My name is Bisa, and I'm a breast cancer thriver, 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. I want to share the power of travel to help through anxiety, stress after having breast cancer.

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

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Celebrating My Cancerversary

2 weeks ago1 comment

This year’s trip celebrating my cancerversary was to Iceland. Every year since I completed treatment from breast cancer, I make it a goal to travel to a new destination on or around November 4. Here is a recap of where I’ve been in the years that have passed. In 2016 I was in...

What to Pack in Your Carry-on Bag

2 weeks ago1 comment

Here is a list of what to pack in your carry-on bag. My top five must-haves in my carryon luggage when I’m flying anywhere.  Some of the things are specific to breast cancer survivors. On my flight back from Iceland I forgot to put on my socks and my sleeve. What to Pack in Your...

New Normal

3 months agoAdd comment

Hi, It’s me. Bisa. Do you remember me? I pop in every so often and write something. When I write my elevator pitch or attempt to tell people what my blog is about, I stumble over my words. I don’t know what the blog is about. I want to write about travel. I would also like to...

A Weekend in Southern Indiana

6 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...

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I've already confessed to not being a Game of Throne fan. I still was excited to see the location where some of the episodes of the show were filmed. You never know, I could start watching it. This location is the black sand beach at Reynisfjara, near Vík on the south coast. Do you visit tv or movie locations when you travel? #iceland #gamesofthrones #travel #plussizetravelblogger #plussizetraveltoo #minoritytravelbloggers
Believe it or not, this is just one photo I took with my #Theta360 camera. I've been slowly editing my photos and videos. This is day five, I believe in #Kilimanjaro. The terrain was different every day. I was so amazed each day by the beauty of the mountain. I tried to soak in as much as it in as I could. Don't worry; a guide was never too far away from me. It looks like I'm the last person on earth. Have you hiked Kilimanjaro before? @whoatravel
These are not the horses we rode in Iceland. They lived near our Airbnb. We couldn't help but admire these beautiful animals. The Icelandic horse is a different breed of horse. They are small similar to what we consider a pony in the US, but they are indeed horses. Another fun fact is if the horse ever leaves Iceland, they are not allowed to come back to the country because of the strict breeding restrictions. I have to admit; I don't like horseback riding. It's scary for me. I have gone riding twice, and I thought the horse was going to throw me off. I did enjoy riding an Icelandic horse, even in the windy cold and snow. I think it's because of their size. Maybe I should only ride ponies here. Have you ever ridden a horse before? The Icelandic horse is unique because it has five gaits. #icelandandichorse
This is taken in Reykjavik Iceland. The Hallgrimskirkja can be seen from anywhere in the city because it is the tallest building in the town. For about $8 US you can go to the clock tower and see the view of the city.
Seeing the Aurora Borealis was more amazing than I can imagine. The lights danced in the sky. #Iceland #auroraborealis #northernlights
Fours years ago tomorrow, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After I finished treatment, I made a goal to do things I've wanted to do. I haven't run a 5k in over five years, and before that one, it had been ten years. For whatever reason, I would talk myself out of it, despite the fact I use to enjoy running. It was mostly because I had gained too much weight, and I wasn't in good enough shape to it. #cancerthrivernotsurvivor #lifeaftercancer Now I train and do my best. I don't have to be the fastest to participate.
I never thought I would be eating a taco off a food truck @tacoson101 in Iceland. And it was vegan. It was delicious. Although I am not vegan, I appreciate all of the no meat options I’ve found in almost every restaurant in Iceland. #iceland #reykjavik #tacos
@nickys_savory_travels told me I must try this cinnamon roll @braudogco while I was in Reykjavik. It is so good. A nice treat to end a week of walking and exploring.
Me living my best life in #iceland Thank you @doriexploring for the help and taking this awesome photo of me. #lifeaftercancer #womenwhoexplore