Brad StatesFormer baseball player turned backpacker - BradtheNomad85 - Visit over 75+ countries, and you are bound to encounter unique experiences. A poster hung in Brad's college dorm room containing a quote by Henry David Thoreau-"Go confidently in the directon of your dreams. LIVE the life you've imagined."A childhood love of sports led to a Division 1 baseball scholarship. As the dream of going pro faded away, a newfound passion for travel began. Having a type-A outgoing personality, Redbull in his blood, combined with a curiosity level higher than a newborn kitten, there was no looking back.Now, a veteran employee and customer of the travel industry-over 15 years of escapades accumulated in Brad's brain. He decided to share the awe-inspiring stories, life lessons, and secret tips with you. While writing, "BradtheNomad" lived out of a suitcase and stayed at lodgings with rooftop terraces to keep the creative juices flowing. Visit www.rooftopdiaries.com for more details. Read More Read Less