So here's the first post to what hopefully will flourish into a current and exciting view into my coming travels through Australia, New Zealand, and the many countries and continents beyond.

The whole idea of this trip is to see and experience the infinitely varied views, cultures, and personalities of this single world we live in. Through this decidedly long trek, I aim to gain a first-hand understanding of both what's 'out there', and what's inside myself. In order to see what you're made of, you have to break from that comfortable routine and venture into the realm of the unknown.

I figure this is probably the best way to keep everyone updated as to where I am, what I'm doing, and to let my family simply know that I'm still alive. I'll share each step of the way, right here. Everything from the breathtaking vistas to the lowest of low days where I'm down to my last few $. I want this to be a very visual page as well, so I'll be throwing in images of whom and what I come across in my daily life wherever possible.

As of this writing, I'm still in the US, working on tying up the last few loose ends associated with leaving a country for an extended period of time (selling off car / items of value, finding a replacement for my room, awaiting Passport in the mail). The current goal is to begin the travels in approximately 3-4 weeks. I'll update here when the dates are more firm. Until then, thanks for checking this out, and please stop by again soon! :)