The Official Travel Guy

 Anthony Messina – The Official Travel Guy

I’m Anthony Messina—The Official Travel Guy.

Most people know me for travel. But if you’ve been around long enough, you know I’m about so much more. This isn’t just about passport stamps or bucket list moments—this is about choosing a life that makes you feel truly alive.

At 27 years old, I’ve traveled to 49 U.S. states, explored 33 countries, and built three businesses from the ground up—all while living in full-spectrum freedom. But my real journey didn’t start on paper—it started in a college classroom where I realized I was surrounded by people doing the bare minimum just to get by. That wasn’t the life I was here to live.

From Classroom to Calling

In August of 2019, I dropped out in my final year of college—not because I couldn’t finish, but because I couldn’t keep pretending. By then, I was already running my own moving company and booking jobs while sitting in class. I wasn’t there to scrape by—I was built to lead.

While out working a job, I was offered a position as a short-term rental property manager. They saw my hustle and my expansionary mindset—and they wanted that energy on their team. Side note: Entrepreneurs make great employees, if you can get them to buy into your vision—but most of us are here to lead. That was true for me too.

For a year I managed that role, then moved into full-time sales until the company came crashing down. The business world showed me its cracks—and I decided I was done building someone else’s dream. I never stopped running my own business, but that moment was when I doubled down and reclaimed my path. That’s when the real freedom began.

42 Trips in 3 Years – And That Was Just the Beginning

For the next three years, I took 42 trips—all for fun, all on my own terms. People questioned the motive. Was I running from something? Maybe at times. Honestly, I even questioned myself.

I think a lot of intense travelers do. We’re drawn to the world—but sometimes it feels like we’re missing life back home. And here’s what I’ve learned: there are always tradeoffs in life, but there don’t have to be sacrifices. Travel, for me, has never been about escape. It’s always been about curiosity, alignment, and expansion.

The Breakup That Became a Breakthrough

In January 2025, I went through a brutal breakup—the kind that shakes you to your core. At a time when I wanted support more than anything, I bought a one-way ticket to Latin America. It wasn’t easy. It felt like starting over. But deep down, I knew it was right.

That moment wasn’t about running away. It was about finally experiencing myself without the conditions I had been living under. It wasn’t a fresh start. It was a new level of alignment. I hadn’t made this jump for years because the relationship was rocky. But now, I had no choice. It was God’s permission slip to go all in.

And I did. What I found wasn’t escape—it was healing. It was purpose. It was clarity. And the funny thing is, once I started traveling full-time, everything in my life started getting better.

Why Travel Changed Everything

Travel didn’t just spark my soul—it realigned my entire life:

• My business took off
• I got in the best shape of my life
• My relationships deepened
• My energy became limitless

It was like a cheat code. I didn’t have to try so hard anymore. I was just aligned. Life flowed. And once you taste that kind of alignment, you can’t go back.

I’m Not a Budget Traveler. I’m a Value Traveler.

I don’t chase the cheapest deal—I chase the best experience for the value. Sometimes that’s a $10 hostel with incredible people. Sometimes it’s a 5-star hotel at 50% off. I’m a full-spectrum traveler, and my content reflects that. This isn’t about luxury or minimalism—it’s about intentionality.

Full-Spectrum Freedom – The Core of My Identity

What I’ve created is full-spectrum freedom. That means:

• Emotional freedom from my past
• Physical freedom in my body
• Energetic freedom in my lifestyle
• Personality freedom to be both joyful and locked in

I’m not here to teach you how to live like me—I’m here to remind you that freedom has levels, and you can unlock more of it starting right where you are. Even if you’re not ready to travel full-time, your calendar, your location, and your self-expression can all become freer. This is the work.

Because when you use travel as an escape, you eventually learn—you can’t outrun yourself. But when you use travel as a mirror, you meet the truest version of who you are.

Why I’m Here

From a young age, I was wired to love freedom. We didn’t travel much growing up, but when we did—life felt lighter. There was more joy, less stress. That stuck with me.

I’m one of the most curious people I know. That curiosity drives everything I do—from exploring a new country to diving deep with a coaching client. My two biggest passions, travel and coaching, are both built on one thing: a desire to understand more deeply.

This site is for you if:

• You want to travel more, but don’t know where to start
• You want to experience life more fully—not just escape it
• You’re a weekend warrior, digital nomad, or soul-searching adventurer

I’m here to give you the insights, systems, and mindset shifts that helped me build a life of radical freedom—so you can build yours too.

Here’s what I believe: You don’t need more time. You don’t need more money. You just need to feel alive again.

Travel isn’t the only way—but it might be the gateway. And your most aligned, expansive life is already waiting.

Let’s go get it.