50 states. 58 national parks. 100s of mountains, 1,000+ islands, and 3.8 million square miles of adventures await — that is nearly 10 million square kilometres!
The only downside of traveling around the United States is that its not always easy or convenient because of how massive the country is. Internationally famous places such as California, New York, Florida, and Hawaii are scattered at opposite ends of the country. Rather than trying to visit everywhere, focus instead on discovering the unique and overlooked sights, activities and attractions of a specific city or region.
I spent my younger years traveling the USA on thrill-seeking adventures and adrenaline-chasing road trips from coast to coast, eventually covering 48 of 50 states and countless cities. From unique experiences trimming marijuana in California to exciting spontaneous adventures on a hippie road trip across 30+ states, when it comes to the USA just consider me Johnny Cash because I’ve Been Everywhere ;)
Everyone has a different idea of perfection so I’ve compiled perfect sights and times from around the world for this week’s FriFotos theme. Take a look at tell me which one best describes your perfect day? Finding A Perfect Island Paradise? Driving Down A Deserted Road Through A Perfect Landscape? Relaxing On A Perfect Deserted … Read more
“What is Burning Flipside?” you ask. Well, it’s the younger sister of Burning Man, the infamous week-long festival celebrating radical self-expression, love, art, and yes, other less than admirable qualities including — but not limited to — excessive drug and alcohol use, nudity, and sex. However if any of my burner (the term for regular … Read more
When asked to choose between beaches or mountains I invariably opt for higher altitude. Don’t get me wrong, beaches can be nice, but after seeing several hundred all around the world they are essentially all the same — sand and water. However all frozen mountaintops offer both a unique view and a different method of … Read more
Well, the bags are finally packed once and for all. No more expensive plane tickets back and forth to the USA. It’s time for a legit one-way RTW adventure. No idea where I’ll wind up but that’s the point! I’ve sold my “Cowboy Cadillac” (a GMC Sierra Texas Edition pickup truck) and condensed a 1600 … Read more
That’s right, in just one month I will bid adieu to my house in Austin and embark on my longest and greatest adventure yet. No more ‘six weeks in this country’ or ‘six months on the road,’ this time it’s the infamous “sell all my possessions and buy a one-way ticket” scenario. The wild part … Read more
Flying is fun. Economy, first class, hang-gliders, personal light aircraft, helicopters, biplanes, even in a house attached to balloons — all can be a blast! At least to us poor little old wingless humans. In fact one of the things included on the ultimate Travel Bloggers’ Bucket List is to test out my ironclad travelers’ … Read more
One of the reasons I love visiting Colorado is how easy it is to discover new things to do and sights to see. Known as the Garden Of The Gods, this tranquil park got it’s namesake in 1859 from two surveyors from nearby Colorado City who happened to stumble upon the rock formations while exploring … Read more
Recently I had the pleasure of discovering a refreshing new side to Ohio, the hidden gem known as Hocking Hills. Nestled in the southeastern portion of the state, this area is known for its rolling hills and glacier-carved valleys. As a result of these iconic valleys the region is also home to a surprising amount … Read more
I’m not dead, it’s just been an erratic summer road trip. Ever since TBEX back in June I’ve been taking minor treks around the American central / southwest as well as the northern part of Mexico, although the latter was with my buddy Rich. He has family there…but I’ll get to that later. Why have … Read more
Well, my first Travel Blog Exchange was a success…sort of. As I mentioned in my last post, I only purchased my TBEX ticket a week beforehand and was totally unprepared for my first official travel expo. But I learned a lot and most definitely met a lot of great people. Of course I also skipped … Read more
Yes, the US edition of TBEX 2012 (the Travel Blog Exchange) is kicking off…well, technically the pre-events have already begun. But Friday’s evening soiree (yes, tomorrow) will be the real kick-off to the all-weekend event. I just bought my ticket less than two weeks ago…and just yesterday finally logged into the TBEX site and discovered … Read more
Worth over $2 billion annually, California‘s world-renowned wines used to be its number one cash crop. They’ve been surpassed — err…blown away — by the marijuana industry, which according to a 2011 report is worth $14 billion, a whopping seven times that of the vineyards! And it’s growing every year. Analysts at Cowen & Co. … Read more
