I’m 20 years old, and before life becomes a cycle of work, bills, and waiting for “someday,” I want to experience the world while I’m still young enough to truly live it.

This GoFundMe isn’t for luxury vacations or tourist resorts. I don’t want to just see the world through hotel windows and guided tours. I want authentic experiences — the kind that change you forever. I want to meet real people, learn cultures firsthand, and see how life is lived beyond my own corner of the world.

Some of the dreams on my list are riding motorcycles across countries, crossing China by bike, exploring Thailand and Japan, traveling throughout Europe, seeing the pyramids in Egypt with my own eyes, skydiving, mountain climbing, and even train surfing through the Sahara Desert on the Iron Ore Train. Not for clout, but because I want stories, memories, and experiences that make life feel real.

Too many people spend their whole lives waiting. Waiting until they have enough money, enough time, or until retirement — only to realize their body, energy, or spirit isn’t the same anymore. I don’t want to look back one day wishing I had lived more when I had the chance.

I want to chase adventure, push myself out of my comfort zone, and build a life filled with unforgettable moments and “dad lore” stories I’ll someday tell for years. I want to learn who I am through the people I meet and the places I experience.

If you support this journey, you’re not just helping fund travel. You’re helping someone chase a dream of truly living before life passes by.