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Traveling the world with two crutches & a backpack!

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Antarctica - Day 7: Mission Accomplished

Antarctica - Day 7: Mission Accomplished

Antarctica - Day 7: Mission Accomplished

Today was the day. Today, I stepped on my seventh continent. After the first few days where the weather was inclement or the landing site...

Feb 21, 20232 min read

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Contiki Cape to Delta: Cape Town Crash Course

Contiki Cape to Delta: Cape Town Crash Course

Contiki Cape to Delta: Cape Town Crash Course

Cape Town: Wine Tasting & a Walking Tour

Cape Town: Wine Tasting & a Walking Tour

Cape Town: Wine Tasting & a Walking Tour

Cape Town Calling: My 54th Country and the Road to Another Safari!

Cape Town Calling: My 54th Country and the Road to Another Safari!

Cape Town Calling: My 54th Country and the Road to Another Safari!

Fourth of July Weekend - Colorado Style

Fourth of July Weekend - Colorado Style

Fourth of July Weekend - Colorado Style

Ushuaia & Tierra del Fuego

Ushuaia & Tierra del Fuego

Ushuaia & Tierra del Fuego

Antarctica - Days 11 & 12: Drake Passage

Antarctica - Days 11 & 12: Drake Passage

Antarctica - Days 11 & 12: Drake Passage

Antarctica - Day 10: One Last Landing on the Last Continent

Antarctica - Day 10: One Last Landing on the Last Continent

Antarctica - Day 10: One Last Landing on the Last Continent

Antarctica - Day 9: National Geographic Content & Paddling

Antarctica - Day 9: National Geographic Content & Paddling

Antarctica - Day 9: National Geographic Content & Paddling

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What a year 2025 was...

Here's to an even better 2026

#2025 #travel #friends #safari #pennstate

What a year 2025 was...

Here's to an even better 2026

#2025 #travel #friends #safari #pennstate

There is nothing like a Contiki reunion before another Contiki!

@bianca.twissell and I were on the Contiki Russia and Scandinavia tour in 2016 and became awesome friends, alongside Lachlan & Jess (@the_cf_traveler)! I have now seen each of them after the trip - Lachlan visited me in NYC, I did the Contiki Egypt trip with Jess & Bianca just showed me around her home, Cape Town, including a visit to the beautiful De Grendel Wine Estate as well as a small spot near the ocean for dinner!

I can't wait to make new memories over the coming days as I explore Cape Town and get a taste of the rest of the southern tip of the African continent on the Contiki Cape to Delta trip!

#GimpyGlobetrotter #Travel #Friends #Contiki #ContikiReunion #CapeSafariFalls #CapetoDelta #NeverStopTraveling #NoRegrets #MakeTravelMatter

There is nothing like a Contiki reunion before another Contiki!

@bianca.twissell and I were on the Contiki Russia and Scandinavia tour in 2016 and became awesome friends, alongside Lachlan & Jess (@the_cf_traveler)! I have now seen each of them after the trip - Lachlan visited me in NYC, I did the Contiki Egypt trip with Jess & Bianca just showed me around her home, Cape Town, including a visit to the beautiful De Grendel Wine Estate as well as a small spot near the ocean for dinner!

I can't wait to make new memories over the coming days as I explore Cape Town and get a taste of the rest of the southern tip of the African continent on the Contiki Cape to Delta trip!

#GimpyGlobetrotter #Travel #Friends #Contiki #ContikiReunion #CapeSafariFalls #CapetoDelta #NeverStopTraveling #NoRegrets #MakeTravelMatter

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I have officially landed in Cape Town (Country 54) and am ready for my 8th Contiki, Cape to Delta Safari, traveling through South Africa, Zambia & Botswana.

Join me over the next 2.5 weeks as I catch up with an old friend, hear the thunder of Victoria Falls & see amazing wildlife across the southern part of the beautiful African continent!

Link in Bio!

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#contikijesse #MakeTravelMatter

New Blog Post Alert! ✈️🇿🇦

I have officially landed in Cape Town (Country 54) and am ready for my 8th Contiki, Cape to Delta Safari, traveling through South Africa, Zambia & Botswana.

Join me over the next 2.5 weeks as I catch up with an old friend, hear the thunder of Victoria Falls & see amazing wildlife across the southern part of the beautiful African continent!

Link in Bio!

#GimpyGlobetrotter #Travel #DisabledTravel #NeverStopTraveling #Africa #Contiki #SouthAfrica #TravelTogether #CapeSafariFalls #CapeToDelta
#contikijesse #MakeTravelMatter

After walking 31 miles in 4 days, my Romesickness has been cured.

#Italy #Italia #Rome #Roma #FamilyVacation

After walking 31 miles in 4 days, my Romesickness has been cured.

#Italy #Italia #Rome #Roma #FamilyVacation

Last weekend, I attended my final Penn State Alumni Council meeting. Over the past 6 years, I've had the opportunity to give back to the university I love by serving on the Board of the largest dues paying alumni association in the world. I am so proud of the work we accomplished and beyond thankful for the many people I met along the way, who I am proud to call my lifelong friends.

#WeAre #PennState #love4psaa

Last weekend, I attended my final Penn State Alumni Council meeting. Over the past 6 years, I've had the opportunity to give back to the university I love by serving on the Board of the largest dues paying alumni association in the world. I am so proud of the work we accomplished and beyond thankful for the many people I met along the way, who I am proud to call my lifelong friends.

#WeAre #PennState #love4psaa

In 3 short years, we have traveled to 4 countries & 14 states together. Our brief weekend in Louisville was filled with amazing food, sites &, of course, some bourbon tastings!

In 3 short years, we have traveled to 4 countries & 14 states together. Our brief weekend in Louisville was filled with amazing food, sites &, of course, some bourbon tastings!

Had a great time visiting Google's Bay Area and Playa Vista campuses over the past week! It was great to connect with so many people in person after spending over a year knowing them only through the lens of a webcam!

Had a great time visiting Google's Bay Area and Playa Vista campuses over the past week! It was great to connect with so many people in person after spending over a year knowing them only through the lens of a webcam!

A successful 4th of July weekend in the books - tapas at sunset to Pikes Peak to a silent disco to a random EDM concert at Red Rocks, and much more.
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#adventure #explore #neverstopexploring

A successful 4th of July weekend in the books - tapas at sunset to Pikes Peak to a silent disco to a random EDM concert at Red Rocks, and much more.
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#gimpyglobetrotter #denver #colorado #usa #northamerica #coloradosprings #gardenofthegods #pikespeak #olympictrainingcenter #sunset #redrocks #redrocksamphitheater #friends #travel
#adventure #explore #neverstopexploring

I am so excited to announce the launch of my newly designed website, GimpyGlobetrotter.com! It will enable me to more efficiently publish material as I travel without needing to wait until I get home! Check it out today!

#gimpyglobetrotter #newwebsite #websitelaunch #travel
#travelblog #neverstoptraveling #adventure

I am so excited to announce the launch of my newly designed website, GimpyGlobetrotter.com! It will enable me to more efficiently publish material as I travel without needing to wait until I get home! Check it out today!

#gimpyglobetrotter #newwebsite #websitelaunch #travel
#travelblog #neverstoptraveling #adventure

2 Crutches.
7 Continents.
52 Countries.
2 Polar Circles.
Countless memories and friends along the way.

Mission Accomplished!

#gimpyglobetrotter #7continents #sevencontinentsclub #travel #backpacker #neverstoptraveling #adventure #exploretheworld #globetrotter #instapassport #antarctica #europe #southamerica #northamerica #africa #asia #australia #iamadaptive #rome #machupicchu #uluru #alaska #china #usa #memories #missionaccomplished

2 Crutches.
7 Continents.
52 Countries.
2 Polar Circles.
Countless memories and friends along the way.

Mission Accomplished!

#gimpyglobetrotter #7continents #sevencontinentsclub #travel #backpacker #neverstoptraveling #adventure #exploretheworld #globetrotter #instapassport #antarctica #europe #southamerica #northamerica #africa #asia #australia #iamadaptive #rome #machupicchu #uluru #alaska #china #usa #memories #missionaccomplished

Rose Bowl Champs!
#weare #pennstate #rosebowl #collegefootball

Rose Bowl Champs!
#weare #pennstate #rosebowl #collegefootball

What a year 2022 was. Here's to 2023!
#gimpyglobetrotter #travel #europe #america #neverstopexploring

What a year 2022 was. Here's to 2023!
#gimpyglobetrotter #travel #europe #america #neverstopexploring

In the words of Oberyn Martell from Game of Thrones , "It's a big and beautiful world. Most of us live and die in the same corner where we were born and never get to see any of it. I don’t want to be most of us." 3 weeks, 4 countries, 12 flights and many frequent flier miles later, I'm heading back to NYC. From clubbing in Ibiza to checking out the Dalmatian Coast in Split to walking around the city walls of Dubrovnik to visiting the Hagia Sofia in Istanbul to taking a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia to kicking off the 2022 Penn State football season in Indiana to celebrating a close friend's wedding in Canada, I've had a great few weeks that I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you to all those who made the past few weeks some of the most memorable of my life! #gimpyglobetrotter #ibiza #spain #split #dubrovnik #croatia #istanbul #cappadocia #turkey #pennstatefootball #pennstate #collegefootball #canada #wedding #travel #explore #friends

In the words of Oberyn Martell from Game of Thrones , "It's a big and beautiful world. Most of us live and die in the same corner where we were born and never get to see any of it. I don’t want to be most of us." 3 weeks, 4 countries, 12 flights and many frequent flier miles later, I'm heading back to NYC. From clubbing in Ibiza to checking out the Dalmatian Coast in Split to walking around the city walls of Dubrovnik to visiting the Hagia Sofia in Istanbul to taking a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia to kicking off the 2022 Penn State football season in Indiana to celebrating a close friend's wedding in Canada, I've had a great few weeks that I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you to all those who made the past few weeks some of the most memorable of my life! #gimpyglobetrotter #ibiza #spain #split #dubrovnik #croatia #istanbul #cappadocia #turkey #pennstatefootball #pennstate #collegefootball #canada #wedding #travel #explore #friends

Ibiza lived up to the hype. Old friends, new friends, David Guetta, Alok, Bastille, Steve Aoki, boat cruises and pool parties, just to name a few. #gimpyglobetrotter #ibiza #spain #party #edm #davidguetta #alok #bastille #steveaoki #djs #ushuaiaibiza #ushuaia #hiibiza #amnesia #travel #neverstopexploring #disabledtravel #yolo

Ibiza lived up to the hype. Old friends, new friends, David Guetta, Alok, Bastille, Steve Aoki, boat cruises and pool parties, just to name a few. #gimpyglobetrotter #ibiza #spain #party #edm #davidguetta #alok #bastille #steveaoki #djs #ushuaiaibiza #ushuaia #hiibiza #amnesia #travel #neverstopexploring #disabledtravel #yolo

Flew out to San Francisco for a few days before I start my new job Google and, of course, I needed to swing by the Googleplex! It was awesome and I was so excited to see them embrace Disability Pride Month! Can't wait to join their NYC office! I also met @peterthegreeter who has me pumped to start. #googleplex #mountainview #newbeginnings #disabilitypridemonth

Flew out to San Francisco for a few days before I start my new job Google and, of course, I needed to swing by the Googleplex! It was awesome and I was so excited to see them embrace Disability Pride Month! Can't wait to join their NYC office! I also met @peterthegreeter who has me pumped to start. #googleplex #mountainview #newbeginnings #disabilitypridemonth

After 9.5 years at JPMorgan Chase, today was my last day. I am forever grateful for the amazing projects I have worked on, including the current headquarters project which is rising out of the ground and will be an icon in the NYC skyline in a few years, but I am more grateful for the people I encountered along the way. I will forever cherish the relationships cultivated during the first chapter of my career, but also am looking forward to opening the next chapter as a Google employee!

After 9.5 years at JPMorgan Chase, today was my last day. I am forever grateful for the amazing projects I have worked on, including the current headquarters project which is rising out of the ground and will be an icon in the NYC skyline in a few years, but I am more grateful for the people I encountered along the way. I will forever cherish the relationships cultivated during the first chapter of my career, but also am looking forward to opening the next chapter as a Google employee!

Congrats to @kmc336 & @ericagrow! It was a great day to celebrate a great couple! #growintocei

Congrats to @kmc336 & @ericagrow! It was a great day to celebrate a great couple! #growintocei

Crossed state 36 off of my list this weekend - Nebraska! It was fun to make some new friends at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting to listen to Warren Buffett and also to explore Omaha. I definitely want to come back here when I can explore the city more!
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Crossed state 36 off of my list this weekend - Nebraska! It was fun to make some new friends at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting to listen to Warren Buffett and also to explore Omaha. I definitely want to come back here when I can explore the city more!
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#gimpyglobetrotter #travel #usa #nebraska #omaha #berkshirehathaway #adventure #neverstopexploring #neverstoptraveling #midwest #wanderlust #explorer

Another amazing weekend at Penn State is in the books.
✅ Productive Alumni Council meeting
✅ Recognition of our amazing Alumni Association volunteers rolling off Council
✅ Celebration of a successful $2.2 Billion Campaign for Greater Penn State
✅ Tailgating and the Blue White Game in the President's Box
✅ Volunteer Brunch at the President's House
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and last but not least
✅ Enjoying a weekend with many of my friends

I love my Penn State family and am so proud to be a part of this amazing university.

For The Glory!

#WeAre #Love4PSAA #PennState #ForTheGlory #ForTheFuture

Another amazing weekend at Penn State is in the books.
✅ Productive Alumni Council meeting
✅ Recognition of our amazing Alumni Association volunteers rolling off Council
✅ Celebration of a successful $2.2 Billion Campaign for Greater Penn State
✅ Tailgating and the Blue White Game in the President's Box
✅ Volunteer Brunch at the President's House
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and last but not least
✅ Enjoying a weekend with many of my friends

I love my Penn State family and am so proud to be a part of this amazing university.

For The Glory!

#WeAre #Love4PSAA #PennState #ForTheGlory #ForTheFuture

And your total for @nychopegala 2022 is...

I am so proud of this amazing organization. Together, we will help @pennstatethon #beatcancer

#WeAre #PennState #HopeGala2022 #FTK

And your total for @nychopegala 2022 is...

I am so proud of this amazing organization. Together, we will help @pennstatethon #beatcancer

#WeAre #PennState #HopeGala2022 #FTK

First full family vacation since the pandemic started was a huge success! We spent time at Universal Studios channeling our inner wizardry and stayed at the beautiful Portofino Bay hotel. Here's to many more trips!
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First full family vacation since the pandemic started was a huge success! We spent time at Universal Studios channeling our inner wizardry and stayed at the beautiful Portofino Bay hotel. Here's to many more trips!
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#gimpyglobetrotter #orlando #florida #universalstudios #harrypotterworld #harrypotter #familyvacation #family #adventure #vacation #themepark #travel #neverstoptravelling

Madison (and Chicago), you were great. I absolutely loved getting back on the road, seeing people I haven't seen in over a year and a half, some great family time, and, of course, watching Penn State football get a big win in Camp Randall Stadium. Oh, and I visited state number 35!
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Madison (and Chicago), you were great. I absolutely loved getting back on the road, seeing people I haven't seen in over a year and a half, some great family time, and, of course, watching Penn State football get a big win in Camp Randall Stadium. Oh, and I visited state number 35!
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Only elephants should wear ivory.
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Only elephants should wear ivory.
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Today's safari picture is a line of zebras. I was surprised by how often they walked in line following each other.
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Today's safari picture is a line of zebras. I was surprised by how often they walked in line following each other.
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Today's photo from the safari was less than an hour into our first drive when we saw our first cheetahs! They were just walking in the middle of a field (there were 3 of them) before settling down near a tree.
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Today's photo from the safari was less than an hour into our first drive when we saw our first cheetahs! They were just walking in the middle of a field (there were 3 of them) before settling down near a tree.
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Finally started going through my 8,500+ photos from my two week #EastAfricaSafari and figured I'd start by posting the first lion we saw. I was so excited to see it, and obviously it wasn't even phased by me.
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Finally started going through my 8,500+ photos from my two week #EastAfricaSafari and figured I'd start by posting the first lion we saw. I was so excited to see it, and obviously it wasn't even phased by me.
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More pictures of animals from my safari to come, but in the meantime I wanted to share this picture of me witnessing the wildebeest migration. The past two weeks were amazing & dare I say, the best trip ever? None of this would have been remotely possible without @contiki hiring amazing trip leaders in @contikiharon & @jabir6555 and the amazing #ContikiFamily I met along the way. I like to say it is the people that make the trip and that has never been more true. Thank you for a trip I will never forget.
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More pictures of animals from my safari to come, but in the meantime I wanted to share this picture of me witnessing the wildebeest migration. The past two weeks were amazing & dare I say, the best trip ever? None of this would have been remotely possible without @contiki hiring amazing trip leaders in @contikiharon & @jabir6555 and the amazing #ContikiFamily I met along the way. I like to say it is the people that make the trip and that has never been more true. Thank you for a trip I will never forget.
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We saw 43 lions in 2 days in the Serengeti!
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We saw 43 lions in 2 days in the Serengeti!
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On the way to Amboseli National Park, we were able to snap a perfect picture of a giraffe in front of Mount Kilimanjaro!
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On the way to Amboseli National Park, we were able to snap a perfect picture of a giraffe in front of Mount Kilimanjaro!
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Our hot air balloon over the Serengeti was an experience I will remember for the rest of my life. Watching the sunrise while animals were starting their day, grazing their breakfast, was surreal.
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Our hot air balloon over the Serengeti was an experience I will remember for the rest of my life. Watching the sunrise while animals were starting their day, grazing their breakfast, was surreal.
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A morning hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti culminating in a brunch with this view is something I will never forget.
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A morning hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti culminating in a brunch with this view is something I will never forget.
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During my first day in Kenya, I hit the ground hopping and visited a tea plantation before my tour started. It was absolutely gorgeous and and the views were something I did not expect so close to the city.
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#gimpyglobetrotter #kenya #nairobi #EastAfricaSafari #BackontheRoad #travel #tea #teaplantation #adventure #backpacker #backpacking #instatravel #instapassport #journey #jetset #lifeoftravel #nomad #passport #journey #vagabond #worldtravel #worldtraveler #wanderlust

During my first day in Kenya, I hit the ground hopping and visited a tea plantation before my tour started. It was absolutely gorgeous and and the views were something I did not expect so close to the city.
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#gimpyglobetrotter #kenya #nairobi #EastAfricaSafari #BackontheRoad #travel #tea #teaplantation #adventure #backpacker #backpacking #instatravel #instapassport #journey #jetset #lifeoftravel #nomad #passport #journey #vagabond #worldtravel #worldtraveler #wanderlust

New York City ✈️ Amsterdam ✈️ Nairobi. It feels so good to cross the Atlantic once again. Wheels up to my East Africa Safari with @contiki !
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New York City ✈️ Amsterdam ✈️ Nairobi. It feels so good to cross the Atlantic once again. Wheels up to my East Africa Safari with @contiki !
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#gimpyglobetrotter #Contiki #TravelTogether #EastAfricaSafari #KenyanHighlights #BackontheRoad #adventure #flying #neverstopexploring #neverstoptravelling #instapassport #instatravel #passport #disabledtravel #noregrets #delta #backpacking #journey #jetsetter #nolimits #lifeoftravel #vagabond #wanderlust #worldtravel #worldtraveler #vagabond #travel #traveler #cantstopwontstop

Stop 4 of 5: Savannah - great food, ambiance, music and weather #gimpyglobetrotter #savannah #georgia #roadtrip #travel #food #instatravel #journey #neverstopexploring

Stop 4 of 5: Savannah - great food, ambiance, music and weather #gimpyglobetrotter #savannah #georgia #roadtrip #travel #food #instatravel #journey #neverstopexploring

Stop 3 of 5 in 6 Days - Traveling around the world at EPCOT #gimpyglobetrotter #travel #epcot #disneyworld #disney #epcot #instatravel #roadtrip

Stop 3 of 5 in 6 Days - Traveling around the world at EPCOT #gimpyglobetrotter #travel #epcot #disneyworld #disney #epcot #instatravel #roadtrip

Stop 2 of 5 in 6 Days: Miami, FL. From Miami rooftops to South Beach vibes, we made the most of our day in Miami #gimpyglobetrotter #miami #florida #travel #neverstopexploring #instatravel #beach #rooftop #roadtrip #adventure

Stop 2 of 5 in 6 Days: Miami, FL. From Miami rooftops to South Beach vibes, we made the most of our day in Miami #gimpyglobetrotter #miami #florida #travel #neverstopexploring #instatravel #beach #rooftop #roadtrip #adventure

Stop 1 of 5: Key West
#travel #floridakeys #gimpyglobetrotter #florida #keywest #neverstopexploring #adventure

Stop 1 of 5: Key West
#travel #floridakeys #gimpyglobetrotter #florida #keywest #neverstopexploring #adventure

It felt so amazing to take to the blue skies again after over a year. I will never take the feeling of accelerating on a runway looking out the window for granted ever again. #gimpyglobetrotter #flying #windowseat #travel #clouds #instatravel #passport #neverstopexploring

It felt so amazing to take to the blue skies again after over a year. I will never take the feeling of accelerating on a runway looking out the window for granted ever again. #gimpyglobetrotter #flying #windowseat #travel #clouds #instatravel #passport #neverstopexploring

It may have been "just a practice", but it did feel good to go through those Beaver Stadium gates, bask in the sun, eat a chicken finger basket and watch some Penn State Football! #WeAre #PennState #PSUProud #goodtimesneverseemedsogood

It may have been "just a practice", but it did feel good to go through those Beaver Stadium gates, bask in the sun, eat a chicken finger basket and watch some Penn State Football! #WeAre #PennState #PSUProud #goodtimesneverseemedsogood

There's nothing like that first real snow if the season! It's a true White Out in Happy Valley & it's finally starting to feel like Christmas! #snow #happyvalley #pennstate #statecollege #storm #winter #winterwonderland #whiteout

There's nothing like that first real snow if the season! It's a true White Out in Happy Valley & it's finally starting to feel like Christmas! #snow #happyvalley #pennstate #statecollege #storm #winter #winterwonderland #whiteout

Hello state 34 - Maine! I made a decision to only eat at non-chain restaurants during this trip. Sure it would be easy to go to Starbucks or Applebee's, but you discover so much more uniqueness when you venture just a tiny bit off the beaten path. During my time in Bangor, I ate at @bangorbeerco & had coffee at @wickedbrewcafe - both of which were so much better than stopping at one of those "creature comforts"!
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Hello state 34 - Maine! I made a decision to only eat at non-chain restaurants during this trip. Sure it would be easy to go to Starbucks or Applebee's, but you discover so much more uniqueness when you venture just a tiny bit off the beaten path. During my time in Bangor, I ate at @bangorbeerco & had coffee at @wickedbrewcafe - both of which were so much better than stopping at one of those "creature comforts"!
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#gimpyglobetrotter #bangor #bangorme #maine #shoplocal #eatlocal #roadtrip #covidtravel #usa #america #neverstopexploring #neverstoptraveling #travel #instapassport #journey #instatravel #globetrotter #wanderlust #worldtravel #brewery #coffeeshop #disabledtravel #cantstopwontstop #nomad #vagabond #wanderlust #americanroadtrip

This lighthouse has me craving some @capecodchips
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This lighthouse has me craving some @capecodchips
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#gimpyglobetrotter #capecod #capecodchips #lighthouse #massachusetts #travel #covidtravel #roadtrip #neverstopexploring #adventure #explore

Who knew a town called Sandwich, Mass wouldn't be known for its massive sandwiches, but it's beautiful boardwalk?
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Who knew a town called Sandwich, Mass wouldn't be known for its massive sandwiches, but it's beautiful boardwalk?
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#gimpyglobetrotter #capecod #newengland #sandwich #massachusetts #boardwalk #beach #fall #travel #roadtrip #neverstopexploring #covidtravel #beautifulday #adventure

Who's a good boy? Trace McSorely the Dog is! #tracemcsorleythedog #dogsofinstagram #dog #woofwoof

Who's a good boy? Trace McSorely the Dog is! #tracemcsorleythedog #dogsofinstagram #dog #woofwoof

That State College life is great. Live music, cidery & a breezy evening on an orchard? NYC is great, but it's no State College
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#weare #pennstate #livemusic #statecollege #cider #cidery #beautiful #beautifulday #orchard #jlfarms #summernight #lifeisgood #covidlife #centrecounty #pennsylvania #pennsylvaniaisbeautiful

That State College life is great. Live music, cidery & a breezy evening on an orchard? NYC is great, but it's no State College
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#weare #pennstate #livemusic #statecollege #cider #cidery #beautiful #beautifulday #orchard #jlfarms #summernight #lifeisgood #covidlife #centrecounty #pennsylvania #pennsylvaniaisbeautiful

Spent the last day of my twenties hiking Mount Nittany and was treated to this beautiful view.
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Spent the last day of my twenties hiking Mount Nittany and was treated to this beautiful view.
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#gimpyglobetrotter #hike #hiking #adaptivefitness #disability #disabilityawareness #mountnittany #overlook #workout #iamadaptive #workout #pennstate #weare #birthday #turning30 #neverstopexploring #cantstopwontstop

Today is the 30th anniversary of the date that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law - literally one week before I was born. This law had an unmeasurable impact on the lives of many Americans with disabilities, including my own. In my travels across the world over the past 10 years, I can truly say that America is one of the most welcoming places for people with disabilities. I do not know what my life would be like had the ADA not been passed.
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Today is the 30th anniversary of the date that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law - literally one week before I was born. This law had an unmeasurable impact on the lives of many Americans with disabilities, including my own. In my travels across the world over the past 10 years, I can truly say that America is one of the most welcoming places for people with disabilities. I do not know what my life would be like had the ADA not been passed.
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#ada #americanswithdisabilitiesact #usa #disabilityawareness #disability #disabledtravel #neverstoptravelling #neverstopexploring #cantstopwontstop #noexcuses #iamadaptive #adaptiveathlete #adaptandovercome #travel #gimpyglobetrotter #disabilityinclusion #disabled #accessibility #abilitymission #crutches

I was lucky enough to be able to participate in the first ever Virtual Big Ten Network 5K from the campus my beloved Alma Mater, Penn State. As a side note, I think the Big Ten needs to add a classification for people with disabilities for next year. #btnbig10k #bigten #bigtennetwork #weare #pennstate #love4psaa #psunyc #dei #disabilityawareness #stayactive #cantstopwontstop #happyvalley #statecollege

I was lucky enough to be able to participate in the first ever Virtual Big Ten Network 5K from the campus my beloved Alma Mater, Penn State. As a side note, I think the Big Ten needs to add a classification for people with disabilities for next year. #btnbig10k #bigten #bigtennetwork #weare #pennstate #love4psaa #psunyc #dei #disabilityawareness #stayactive #cantstopwontstop #happyvalley #statecollege

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