Hello, my name is

the derek.

Pronounced "T͟Hə", not "T͟Hē".

My wife & I live in Gainesville, FL. I grew up an Army brat, so I spent my childhood following my father all over the United States. I almost feel like I was raised from the view of a car. Once on my own, my want and ability to travel grew exponentially. I've spent the night in every state but Hawaii, and so far the only continents I haven't been to are Australia and Antarctica. My wife (when we met) was far less travelled. So now, my goal in life is to now show her the world, but more importantly show her to the world.

I hope this blog inspires you to explore new places. Feel free to leave a comment or follow me on social media!