The journey of a million miles begins with a single step… Or something like that.

I keep a travel journal with me whenever I head for an adventure. It’s a constant companion on beaches, mountain peaks, and crowded subway cars in foreign lands. I wouldn’t be the first traveler to say that new ideas and inspiration come from the rush of excitement experienced when exploring a place for the first time. It’s at those moments that I turn to my book and pour out my newfound thoughts.

One of the recurring themes in my book is the desire to share these thought and experiences with others. The spirit of traveling, after all, is sharing. Sharing culture, languages, moments, and creating an exchange. It is in this spirit that i have decided to write and share.

Upon returning from my latest trip, this time to Italy to climb the Via Feratta in the Dolomites, I began thinking about my prior travels and how well I remember them. I always swear to myself at the time that i will remember the little details that made the experience so rich. Though I never tire of recounting stories, I realize that over time the nuances of the original begin changing or disappearing.