Embarking on a journey to step foot on all seven continents in a single year is an endeavor fueled by curiosity, wanderlust and a relentless pursuit of adventure, and a punch in the pocketbook. In the story that follows, I'll aim to answer "the Background" and how it came to be, "Leaving a Mark" and a description of the most memorable sights and sounds while finishing with "Back at Home" and those lessons and travel tidbits to help you plan your dream if you should ever be asked, "Would you go?" The book is not a chronicle of places visited. That is detailed in my travel blog, mortgageguytravelstheworld.com and I encourage you to read that, in its full, unedited form as a detailed daily account of each destination, as well as the countless people I now get to call friends from around the globe. Each continent offers its own uniqueness and beauty. I can attest to the wonders of this planet we call home. Along the way, I found moments of awe-inspiring beauty, personal growth and encounters that broadened my perspective of my own life alongside a deeper appreciation of our world's incredible diversity. I hope to inspire you to venture beyond your familiar boundaries, push yourself to limits you didn't know you had and savor what you hold right in front of you each and every day. For in the end, it's not just about the destinations we reach but the experiences and people that shape us along the way. Welcome to the adventure!
