Paul Feeley

After about 15 years of backpacking, I've finally put pen to paper and turned those adventures into a book.

I left on my own in 1995 and I kept numerous journals throughout my travels in a time when the internet was in its infancy. This book is drawn directly from those written pages and scratches in the margin, capturing my experiences as I lived them in real time. These stories reflect a chapter of my life when my only responsibility was deciding which border to cross next.

They are more than mere observations; they are a collection of my experiences, my thoughts, and the way I viewed the world as I journeyed through it, one season and one emotion at a time. Each word is unfiltered and untouched, capturing the essence of my travels for approximately 15 years / 40 countries in all their raw beauty and my own prickly flaws.

The people I encountered, with their unique stories and perspectives, the places I explored, each holding a piece of history and culture, and the feelings I embraced—wonder, joy, solitude—are all real.

Life is so much more than just an adventure now—I'm a dad to two amazing teenagers. Presently, I am in between backpack adventures as I raise my two teenage children in a quiet town in Nova Scotia, Canada. It has turned out to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The book is a dedication to them and every copy sold goes directly toward their future, helping me give them the support they deserve as they figure out their own paths in this world.

If you've ever dreamt of throwing a pack on your back and just going, I'd be honored if you'd check it out, share it or drop a review.