Filling My Bucket: A Year of Solo Travel Across Seven Continents

by Cole Sjoholm

Overview

How would you respond when asked, "Would you go?"

This one simple question changed Cole Sjoholm's life. In 2023, he spent the year traversing the globe, stepping foot on all seven continents in a single calendar year. Solo. From Australia to Europe and Antarctica to the Far East. Seventy-one flight segments, 110,246 miles flown and 167 nights later, he learned that he isn't checking things off a bucket list; instead he's filling his bucket.

The backstory and how the year came to be is as inspiring as the travel itself. The lessons learned continue to shape his life and the "travel game".

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798881198053
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	05/27/2024
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,020,101
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Cole Sjohom is a seasoned adventurer and new author who has explored the farthest corners of the globe. With a passion for discovery and a knack for storytelling, Cole has made a goal to fill his bucket and experience the diverse cultures, landscapes and histories of our planet. In his first book, “Filling My Bucket: A Year of Solo Travel Across Seven Continents,” he documents the background story and how a single question changed his life and prompted a travel quest to step foot on all seven continents in a single calendar year.

Cole’s wanderlust began at a young age, sparked by family road trips and dreams of distant locations. Over the years, he has explored corners of the United States and visited over twenty Caribbean islands, Canada and Mexico. Now back from spinning around the world and setting foot on all seven continents, his travels are not just about checking destinations off a bucket list, instead what he refers to as filling his bucket, understanding the world’s rich tapestry of human experiences.

In addition to writing, Cole is an accomplished photographer, capturing the essence of his journey through stunning visuals. His work can be seen on Instagram and travel blog at “Mortgage Guy Travels the World,” inspiring others to embark on their own adventure.

When he’s not on the road, Cole enjoys sharing his experiences through speaking engagements, vision board workshops and on his blog. He lives in Grand Junction, Colorado and works as a mortgage lender (NMLS 681575), and continues to dream up new travel escapades.