USA

The United States of America (USA), is a country of 50 states covering a vast swath of North America, with Alaska in the northwest and Hawaii extending the nation’s presence into the Pacific Ocean. Major Atlantic Coast cities are New York, a global finance and culture center, and capital Washington, DC. Midwestern metropolis Chicago is known for influential architecture and on the west coast, Los Angeles' Hollywood is famed for filmmaking.

My Trips

Since I was young, I had always dreamed of visiting the United States. In 2006, my dream became a reality when I traveled from Bangalore to Dallas, Texas for a work project. During my visit, I was able to explore some of the most vibrant and dynamic cities in the world, as well as witness breathtaking landscapes. I found the people to be friendly and welcoming, making my experience unforgettable. Since my first trip, I have been fortunate enough to return to the US several times for various reasons, including business, training, and sightseeing. Each visit has allowed me to discover new aspects of this fascinating country.

• 2006 October 08 to 2007 October 14 (1 Year): Dallas
• 2009 February 08 to 2009 February 15 (1 Week): Los Angeles & Seattle
• 2012 April 14 to 2012 to April 20 (1 Week): San Francisco
• 2016 June 10 to 2016 June 17 (1 Week): New York
• 2018 April 27 to 2018 May 05 (1 Week): Austin
• 2022 November 11 to 2022 November 20 (1 Week): Miami, Orlando
• 2023 September 29 to 2023 October 08 (1 Week): San Francisco, Portland
• 2024 August 03 to 2024 August 19 (2 Weeks): Redomnd, Seattle, Portland, Alaska

Visited States/Cities/Attractions

1. Alaska (AK)
   • Anchorage (City, Earth Quake Park, Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Merril Field small plane airport)
   • Whittier (Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, The Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise)
   • Seward (Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier Wildlife Cruise through Resurrection Bay watching Holgate and Aialik glaciers)
   • Lake Clark National Park and Preserve (Seaplane from Lake Hood, Bear View Boat Tour in Crescent Lake, Salmon lunch at Redoubt Mountain Lodge)
   • Palmer (Helicopter Glacier Tour from Knik River Lodge over Lake George Glacier and Knik Glacier with three landings on top)
   • Hatcher Pass (Independence Gold Mine Hike Tour)
2. Arizona (AZ)
   • Grand Canyon Village (Grand Canyon National Park)
3. California (CA)
   • Los Angeles (Holllywood Blvd, Kodak Dolby Theater, TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame)
   • San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz Island, China Town, The Painted Ladies, Golden Gate Park, Bison Paddock, Baker Beach, Golden Gate Bridge, Battery Godfrey)
4. District of Columbia (DC)
   • Washington, D.C. (The White House, United States Capitol and Capitol Hill, The Lincoln Memorial, The Washington Monument, National Mall and Veterans Memorials, Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin)
5. Florida (FL)
   • Miami (Miami Beach)
   • Orlando (Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal Studios Park, Universal Adventure Islands Park, Disney World Magic Kingdom, Disney World Animal Kingdom, NASA Kennedy Space Center)
   • Tampa (City)
6. Maryland (MD)
   • Ellicott City
7. Nevada (NV)
   • Las Vegas (Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas Strip, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead)
8. New Jersey (NJ)
   • New Jersey (Working Company)
   • Wayne
9. New York (NY)
   • New York (Niagra Waterfalls, Liberty Island, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Times Square, Wall Street, New York Stock Exchange, Charging Bull Statue, Central Park, One World Trade Center, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Staten Island 9/11 Memorial)
10. Oregon (OR)
    • Portland (Bridal Veil Historic Post Office , Bridal Veil Falls, Wahkeena Falls, Multnomah Falls, Horsetail Falls, Bonneville Lock and Dam, Bonneville Fish Hatchery, Kelly's Brighton Marina (Crabbing), Hug Point Beach)
11. Pennsylvania (PA)
    • Philadelphia (Independence Hall)
12. Texas (TX)
    • Austin (Texas Capitol, Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, Statesman Bat Observation Center, Congressional avenue and 6th street, University of Texas, UT Tower, Zilker Botanical Garden, Barton Springs Pool, Barton Creek Square Mall, Zilker Brewing Company)
    • Commerce (Texas A & M University)
    • Dallas (Mustangs of Las Colinas, Pioneer Plaza Longhorns, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, Addison Circle Park, Reunion Towers, Frontiers of Flight Museum)
    • Fort Worth (Fort Worth Stockyards)
    • Georgetown (The Inner Space Cavern)
    • Glen Rose (Fossil Rim Wildlife Center)
    • Houston (NASA Johnson Space Center)
    • San Antonio (San Antonio River Walk, SeaWorld San Antonio)
    • Tyler (Tyler Rose Garden)
13. Virginia (VA)
    • Falls Church
14. Washington (WA)
    • Bellevue
    • Everette (Boeing Everett Factory, Boeing Future of Flight​ Museum​)
    • Redomond (Microsoft HQ, Kirkland City Dock)
    • Seattle (Space Needle, Miners Landing, Bainbridge Island)
    • Tacoma (Working Company)
    • Whidbey Island (Cultus Bay, Deception Pass Bridges)