You may know my next guest as the guy from "Pretty In Pink." That 80's movie became so popular that it's now considered a cult classic from that decade. This entrenched Andrew McCarthy firmly into a group of young actors known simply as the Brat Pack. But I dare you to think that this is where his story ends...

Andrew and I chat in New York about his transition into travel writing, and how seeing the world has changed his life, which he touches upon in his new book called, "The Longest Way Home: One Man's Quest for the Courage to Settle Down."

So please do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of his new book, because it really is a wonderfully written memoir. And make sure to follow Andrew's travel adventures on Twitter at @AndrewTMcCarthy or on his website at AndrewMcCarthy.com, because you never know where his passion may lead him to next!