Rick Mereki and his two friends created this trio of short films for STA Travel Australia, and in it, they share their experiences in 11 countries over 44 days—all through the power of video and amazing editing. Yes, I know, it came out a month ago, and no, I didn’t discover it just now, but sometimes I just watch it randomly because it gives me that wonderful butterfly-in-my-stomach feeling, not to mention major, major goosebumps.

You’ve probably seen it, too, but either way, it’s worth a re-watch. It embodies such a great message about getting out there and seizing the day in one of the most beautiful ways I’ve ever seen.

Take a look:

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After more than a few trips up and down the stairs of our sixth floor walk-up apartment building and with the help of my incredibly generous dad, Eaman and I moved out of our Manhattan apartment yesterday and into Nomad Land. It’s a little strange to stop and acknowledge the fact that we’re both unemployed and technically homeless, but celebrating our last few days in the Big Apple was a helpful distraction. We ate good food, laughed with close friends and spent a weekend with a little brat named Irene.

But our big adventure together doesn’t begin just yet. Over the next few weeks, Eaman will be in Italy solo and then joining a friend in Florida for an OU football game, while I’ll be in my hometown of Cherry Hill, N.J., hanging out with family and getting my last-minute items (hello, sleeping bag liner!).

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We quit our jobs, sold most of our possessions and are traveling the world for a year. On this blog, you’ll find stories about our adventures and, er, misadventures, along with some helpful resources should you ever decide to drop everything and see the world.

So please read, explore and comment. It makes us feel special.