Iāve got a world map on the wall of my condo in Arizona, covered in pins marking everywhere Iāve been. Itās equal parts decoration, motivation, and a gentle reminder that the map still has plenty of space for adventures.
Choosing my next adventure usually breaks down like this:
75% cost
25% the satisfaction of dropping a new pinĀ and sharing the story
If these blogs do anything at all, I hope they inspire a few of you to stop overthinking it, pick a spot, and take the leap.
If youāre waiting for āsomeday,ā youāre waiting on a date that never shows up.
Pick a day.
Make a plan.
Drop the pin.
Someday isnāt a destinationā
Itās an excuse.
I believe I have visited 38 of 195 countries in the world. I do my best to reach as many cities as possible, too:
North American (Darrell – Lived in all three)
Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Central America:
Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Costa Rica, St. Croix USVI, Jamaica, and Bermuda.
South America:
Peru, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.
Europe:
France, Hungary, Austria, Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, Turkey, Portugal, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Iceland, the Czech Republic, and Spain.
Ireland/UK/Australia
Asia:
Thailand, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia
Middle East:
United Emirates
Africa and Antarctica:
Nada
Upcoming trips:
Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines.
(I will continue to add to this list as my adventures continue)
Filling that empty space on my map. 
