Andy Stoll is a filmmaker, writer, social entrepreneur and independent traveler from the heartland of America. In August 2006, he set out on what has become a 3-year unscripted, independent trip around the globe, in an effort to better understand how people live in this world. His stories, his discoveries and the people he meets along the way, are documented on this travelogue. He’ll also share what he learns about independent around-the-world travel, in hopes of inspiring your own adventures.

About Me

I am a late-twenty-something optimist from the US that has never really fit well into boxes. I am a bi-racial Japanese/German America, born and raised in the heartland of America and schooled in the multicultural inner city of Omaha and the farm fields of Iowa. I studied film making, media, entrepreneurship and business management in school. I’ve worked in film/television making; co-founded a nonprofit creativity and community-building, social entrepreneurial incubator; and have also been known to work both as a bartender and a cooking instructor for fun. My interests converge at the intersection of entrepreneurship, creativity and community. I strive to enjoy the experience of living.

I welcome your comments, questions and thoughts via email as my adventures unfold.