When you're on vacation, the allure of being somewhere new can sometimes trick you into thinking it would be a perfect place to call home — even if it isn't.
01.04.2024 - 20:17 / insider.com
Not everyone can say they've seen almost every inch of the United States. But Lee Abbamonte, a 45-year-old travel blogger, can.
Abbamonte, who formerly worked in finance in NYC, said he was inspired to dedicate his life to travel after many of his coworkers were killed on 9/11.
Since then, he's visited every country in the world, the North and South Poles, and all 50 states. There's an entire group — the All Fifty States Club — dedicated to the feat. Still, it's an achievement relatively few can say they've accomplished.
Even fewer can say they've done what Abbamonte has, which is to visit each state at least 3 times.
The US Travel Association predicted that domestic travel in 2024 will finally exceed 2019 levels after a slow pandemic recovery, with a total of 2.45 billion trips.
Recently, Abbamonte shared his ranking of the US states on Instagram, based on his love of the outdoors, sports, and personal preferences.
Abbamonte said he knows his list is subjective. He has a soft spot for states where he's lived — including New York, California, and Connecticut — and prefers places with a lot of natural beauty.
Here is his ranking of all 50 states from least favorite to favorite, including what Abbamonte considers the highs and lows of each one.
When you're on vacation, the allure of being somewhere new can sometimes trick you into thinking it would be a perfect place to call home — even if it isn't.
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