Discovered the real USA

North America » United States
May 3rd 2012

Published: May 31st 2012

Up until I was near the conclusion of my West Africa trip a year ago I had no intention of travelling USA. I figured I’ve got an idea from the TV and movies, “That’s good enough for me.” But over time I was intrigued by the US’s success and how with that success many other countries aspire to it. This one country brings so much hope and admiration but at the same time hatred and distain ... Read Full Entry

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22. Clarksdale - the birthplace of the blues is a drive through the past

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Mississippi/Clarksdale/blog-674098.html

23. Little Rock - Visit the White House at Clintons Presidential Library

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Arkansas/Little-Rock/blog-674099.html

24. Dallas -

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Texas/Fort-Worth/blog-674100.html

25. Austin Texas ooohhh meat

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Texas/Austin/blog-674114.html

26. New Mexico

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-Mexico/blog-675909.html

27. Grand Canyon

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Arizona/Grand-Canyon/blog-676134.html

28. Las Vegas

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Nevada/Las-Vegas/blog-676166.html

29. Yosemite and me

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/Yosemite-National-Park/blog-677792.html

30 - Central America

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/Yosemite-National-Park/blog-677792.html http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Guatemala/Peten-Region/Tikal/blog-691995.html http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Belize/Belize-Barrier-Reef/Caye-Caulker/blog-692000.html

31. Redwoods NP

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/Redwood-National-Park/blog-704501.html

32. Portland

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Oregon/Portland/blog-704620.html

33. Spring in Seattle

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Oregon/Portland/blog-704620.html

34. Oregon - the great lonely road ahead

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Oregon/Columbia-River-Gorge/blog-704871.html

35. Idaho - Craters of the moon

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Idaho/Boise/blog-704872.html

36. Running in the snow near Reno

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Nevada/Reno/blog-704873.html

37.San Fran

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Nevada/Reno/blog-704873.html

38. LA - Go to a Clippers game and rise up with franchise player Blake Griffin

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/Los-Angeles/blog-713087.html

In and Out Burger Animal Style meal from their Secret Menu

31st May 2012

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Thanks for taking the time
We would have loved to meet you but know your time was short. Thank you for taking the time to look around and give us a chance to change your mind about us. We are kind and generous and don't always fit the stereotype. I'm always sad when someone comes to visit the US and only see Vegas, LA and New York because they have not really seen the US. They leave with the wrong impression. The US is about small towns and the people in them. The heartland of America. Thanks again for sharing your impressions.

31st May 2012

GRACIELA
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great country
I have several good friends in the USA. I like the country. I think most people in the world should learn to separate people/government. I still have to go to Nashville, Chicago, the Great Canyon and New Orleans. They are on my list.

1st June 2012

littlewing
Cindy

You have me half convinced :)
Drew..I read your blog with a very open mind because like you, as an Aussie I have serious issues with US cultural impacts on the rest of the world and now particularly Aus. A local supermarket opened here the other day with a million dollar fireworks display and applause from a thousand strong crowd - when the hell did we get like this?. I have relatives in small towns in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas and as much as I try I cannot get over how DUMB redneck swamp people they are...after reading your blog I felt that perhaps I needed to reassess my own prejudices to the US and perhaps take a chance on finding people like Dave and MJ and not tarring the entire country with the same brush...hope no offence caused to any of you from the US. Thanks Drew.

1st July 2012

mike
non-member comment

good read
As someone who has lived in almost every major region of the United States, and experienced so many different little cultures in this country I could not agree any more with this blog post. There is a lot wrong with the USA, there are a lot of fucked up people in the USA, but there is a lot of good to be found here and everyone most definitely does not fit the stereotype that I constantly hear people from outside North America generalizing us all into. It truly makes me happy to know that you found out a little bit about what my country actually is. Also I have been reading your blog on and off since 2008 when I was a freshman in college, I've only traveled North America, Southern Europe and Brazil and I can definitely say that it has been my cheapest way around the world. I just turned 22 and am finishing up school so I think that it's almost time for my own journey to be frank with you. - Mike

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