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Personal Stats & Favorites

A record of my personal stats, firsts and favorite experiences that I've encountered along my travels.

Personal Stats
  • # of U.S. States: 50
  • # of Countries: 18
  • Canadian Provinces/Territories: 8
  • U.S. Airports: 23
  • International Airports: 17
  • Airlines: 16
  • U.S. National Parks: 35
  • International National Parks: 8
  • Metro Systems: 11
  • U.S. State High Points: 11
  • Zoos: 10
  • Aquariums: 6
  • MLB Stadiums: 4
  • Reached all 50 States: July 2023 with Alaska
Firsts
  • First National Park: Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota
  • First Flight (and Solo Flight): June 2016 to Mexico City, Mexico
  • First International Trip: Ontario, Canada in 2014
  • First Solo Trip: August 2016 road trip to North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Georgia and Louisiana 

Favorites

The best experiences from my travels. This is updated as I continue to travel and experience more of the world. 

  • Favorite Waterfall: Niagara Falls, Canada
  • Favorite Beach: Punalu'u Beach (Big Island, Hawaii)
  • Best Wildlife: Alaska
  • Favorite U.S. Museum: Newseum (Washington, DC - now closed)
  • Favorite Museum: Anne Frank House (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
  • Favorite U.S. State: Oregon
  • Favorite Canadian Province: Quebec
  • Favorite City: Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Favorite U.S. City: New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Favorite National Park: Redwoods in California, USA
  • Favorite Zoo: Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Illinois
  • Favorite Food City: Paris, France
  • Favorite Restaurant: Rose's Luxury (Washington, DC)
  • Favorite Italian: Pasta Divina (Brussels, Belgium)
  • Favorite Pizza: Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizza (Anchorage, Alaska)
  • Favorite Soup: Vegetable Soup at Govinda Restaurant (Aguas Calients, Peru)
  • Favorite Burger: Au Cheval (New York City, New York)
  • Favorite Chicken Sandwich: The Rooster (Washington, DC -- now closed)
  • Favorite Sandwich: Lobster Grilled Cheese at Victoria's Gastro Pub (Columbia, MD)
  • Favorite Hot Dog: Seattle Dog, Skyline Chili Dog Ohio
  • Favorite Dessert: Tiramisu at Pasta Divina (Brussels, Belgium)
  • Favorite Food Surprise: Alpaca in Peru
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