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Published April 30, 2012 at 7:00 am |  Email This Post
Friday night I had the opportunity to attend the Festival of Chocolate at the University of Central Florida, thanks to my blogging buddy Brian from Central Florida Top 5. Of course I indulged in chocolate from around the world, paired with some wine and even had a chocolate facial. But the highlight of the evening was the Cocoa Couture Fashion Show on the Festival of Chocolate Yumway!
I’ve never attended a fashion show, nor would I consider fashion a focus of mine (remember, it’s one of the ways I save money to travel), so attending a fashion show isn’t high on my list. But let me tell you this… The Festival of Chocolate Fashion Show was hot.
Published April 25, 2012 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
Let me admit first, there is a bit of hypocrisy in today’s post. You see, I’ll be offering you tips on how to successfully drink around the world at Epcot, but I wasn’t actually able to complete it myself. Nonetheless, I did learn a few lessons that will hopefully ensure you’re successful in crossing off this bucket-list item.
But before I go any further, please be responsible whenever you drink.
Published April 23, 2012 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
Hey Adventurers,
Brian from Central Florida Top 5 (a fantastic Central Florida Events Blog), asked if I’d like to participate in this year’s American Lung Association 5k Walk for Air. So I’ve put together a team and would love for you to join me!
Join my Team
You can join my team by clicking on this Walk For Air link. Then, find my team “The Adventurers” (you can also scroll until you see my company name – adventures with ben LLC).
The entry fee is $25 and goes directly to the American Lung Association (nothing goes to me).
Published April 9, 2012 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
This past Saturday, International Pillow Fight Day was celebrated all-over the world, including Orlando. I had so much at Pillowlando (as it’s known locally) in 2010, that I just had to do it again. This year, the event took place at Lake Highland Park with between 50-75 Pillow Fighters in attendance. Here are some photos and video from the event…
After a brief welcome, the pillow fighters engaged in all-out attacks!
The smiley-faced pillow fighters have been here before! And team orange was strong in numbers!
Published March 12, 2012 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
That my friends, was one delicious sandwich; Grilled cheese with Tomato and Bacon. I enjoyed it street-side with a glass of wine at Big Pink in Miami. And I never would have found it, had it not have been for Yelp.
What is Yelp?
Yelp is an online community that reviews restaurants, shops, attractions and other businesses in your hometown and around the world. Users (like you and I) can log on online, search for a place of interest and learn what others thought about it. It’s a bit like trip advisor, but with a much, broader focus.
Published March 5, 2012 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
Hey Adventurers,
Ever since I got my new iphone 4s I’ve been addicted to iphoneography – the art of taking photographs with your iphone. I’ve downloaded over over 50 apps that create some way cool effects (let me know what your favorites are; I’d love to download some more).
Earlier last month, just for fun, I submitted one of my photos into a gallery show here in Orlando. I am delighted to share that my submission was accepted! Presented by depixtions, the gallery event will take place on Saturday, March 10th from 7 P.M. until 11 P.M. at the Orange Studio. If you’re in Orlando and can make it, let me know. I’d love to meet you!
Published February 21, 2012 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
Pine 22 is my new favorite restaurant in Orlando. It’s a burger bar on 22 Pine Street in downtown. But it’s way more than any other burger bar. What makes it so special…?
Burgers
When you walk into this modern-designed restaurant, you approach the counter and place your order on a giant pad of paper. Using a pencil, you tick off what you’d like on your burger. You’ll select: meat (vegaterian options available), bun (have the onion bun), cheese, sauce, toppings, premium toppings and sides. With over 300,000 combinations you can’t go wrong. And if you can’t make a choice, combo burgers are available to make a quick choice. Oh, and get the pine fries.
Published October 11, 2011 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
Done.
That’s really all I could say at the end of the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon last week. Running 13.1 miles takes a lot out of you. With just over a week to recouperate, I’m ready to share everything I discovered about running, marathons, myself and more.
A Mile-by-Mile Half Marathon Video
I decided to take a camera with me and film a mile-by-mile editorial of my race progress. You can view by clicking on the YouTube video link below, but be warned… it’s a horrible video. Really bad. It’ dark, shaky, long and features me topless. I’m sure only race fanatics and Disney fans would have the patience to watch the whole thing.
Published October 7, 2011 at 7:00 am | Email This Post Photo courtesy of Bahama Breeze Hey Adventurers,
We all lead busy schedules. From jetting off to one destination after another, blogging, working and running marathons (okay, half-marathons), I’m always on the go. In fact, this post, marks the 500th, published story on adventureswithben.com. Wow! So in short, I’m due to relax.
The team at Bahama Breeze invited some of us Orlando Bloggers to spend an evening sampling their new “Small Plates” and “Skinny Cocktails” Menu. Sharing the evening with CentralFloridaTop5, daFoodie, Swimmer Joe and Professor Josh over delicious food (and even more delicious drinks) was just what the doctor ordered.
Published September 30, 2011 at 7:00 am | Email This PostWell Adventurers,
Tomorrow is the big day. Months of training since my initial announcement that I’ll be training for a half-marathon have come to a conclusion. Tomorrow I run the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon. And there’s nothing more to say.
Track my Race Progress in Real-Time
If you’re interested in following my progress during the race, you can sign-up here. As I pass certain milestones, you’ll receive texts, tweets or facebook comments (your choice in which how you receive them). Search my name “Ben Reed”. Note, the race begins in the evening.
Wish me luck.
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