About this episode
Terri and John D’Onofrio share their experiences of taking side trips during their Great Loop journey, emphasizing the freedom and adventure of the Loop lifestyle.
In this episode of Great Loop Radio, we’re joined by Terri and John D’Onofrio—Loopers who decided early on that their adventure wouldn’t be limited to the “standard” route. While still on their Great Loop journey, they’ve already added an incredible 4,000 miles by saying yes to side trips that many dream about but few actually take. From cruising the iconic waters of Long Island Sound to exploring the turquoise beauty of the Bahamas, venturing out to the remote Dry Tortugas, and meandering along the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, their story is all about embracing the freedom of the Loop lifestyle. Terri and John share what inspired them to go beyond the typical route and what they’ve learned along the way. If you’ve ever been tempted to stretch your own Loop into something even bigger, this episode will give you both the inspiration and the confidence to do it. America's Great Loop is the boating adventure of a lifetime! Loopers cruise the 6,000-mile Great Loop route aboard their own boats completing a circumnavigation of the eastern U.S. and part of Canada via mostly protected inland waterways. The Great Loop route follows the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, the Chesapeake…
People in this episode
Guests: Terri D’Onofrio, John D’Onofrio
Topics covered
- Great Loop
- boating
- travel
- adventure
- side trips
- exploration
Keywords
- Great Loop
- boating adventure
- side trips
- Long Island Sound
- Bahamas
- Dry Tortugas
- Tennessee River
- Cumberland River
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AGLCA
Places: Long Island Sound, Bahamas, Dry Tortugas, Tennessee, Cumberland Rivers, United States, Canada
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