Why do this trip?

Why do it?

That is the question that was always one of the first when people find out that I will travel the world.

I've had a number or responses to this question such as: Why not?,  I want an adventure, I think it would be fun, and many other typical answers.

When I get right down to the true essence of my reason to travel it's hard to put into words. I want to see things I've never seen, taste food I've never tasted, meet people I would never otherwise meet. I want to come out with stories that are beyond imagination. I want to feel the extremes of the human experience and push myself in all kinds of ways. Through it all I want to create memories that will transform me and change the way I see the world.

One more thing, I want to be one of the most interesting people I know. I realize that might sound a bit strange, but it's true. Everyone's relationship with themselves is crucial. If you took a 3rd party look at yourself asked some questions and answered honestly I think you should like your answers. Do you like yourself? Like hanging out with yourself? Would you be friends with you? Would you find you interesting? Would you be inspired by you?

Hopefully this is some food for thought, even if it's food you've never tasted before.