Hi there!

 

I was born in big city America (Chicago) and raised in suburban America (Michigan).

Through family visits, I also grew up experiencing rural America (Indiana).

My family roots can be traced back to arriving on the shores of America in the 1600s.

America is also a melting pot of cultures, and I am a part of that too. I am half Japanese and grew up speaking 2 languages at home.

My American grandfather and Japanese grandfather both served in World War II.

 

I have traveled the world to over 35 countries, and the countries I’ve spent the most time in are the United States, Japan, and India.

 

Since the summer of 2020, I have traveled a lot of miles on America’s roads.

This includes the roads of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

I have also spent many nights sleeping in America’s great outdoors, tent camping or car camping.

This includes the great outdoors of Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, North Dakota, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

I hope this mileage that I’ve accumulated and nights that I’ve spent sleeping outdoors helps you in planning your trip!

Here is an independent traveler’s guide to finding the most beautiful places to visit in the United States!

 

OUTDOOR TRAVEL IN THE UNITED STATES

HAWAII | FLORIDA | MICHIGAN | WYOMING | SOUTH DAKOTA | NORTH DAKOTA | NEBRASKA | TENNESSEE | KENTUCKY | NEW YORK | UTAH | ARIZONA | CALIFORNIA

 

ROAD TRIP ACROSS AMERICA

 

HAPPY US TRAVEL PLANNING!

 

 

 

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