In January 2003, Nick Sparks and his brother Micah set off on a three-week trip around the world. A remarkable adventure by any measure, this trip was especially meaningful as it marked another milestone in the life journey of two brothers who, at ages 35 and 36, respectively, remained the only surviving members of their family.

As Nick and Micah travel the globe, from the Taj Mahal to Machu Picchu, the story of their family slowly unfolds: Just before Nick's marriage, he and Micah lost their mother in a horseback riding accident; a week short of Nick's triumphant debut as a novelist with The Notebook, the brothers lost their father to a car crash; and just a few short years later they were forced to say goodbye to their sister who died of brain cancer at the young age of 34.

Against the backdrop of the many wonders of the world the brothers come together to celebrate their unique bond, recall the good times and the tough times, and reaffirm their determination to live life to its fullest.