Suneel's Travel Adventures

I love to travel and would like to "see the whole world". The parade of nations during the opening ceremony of the Olympics showcases the large number of countries and their diverse history and culture. I am reminded each time that I have not visited most of these nations. My current tally is 31 out of a total of 195 countries in the world.  An average of one new country every 2 years of my life so far. I am not going to see the whole world at this rate :-) What is a good goal to achieve in the future? Seeing all of them does not seem feasible or even enjoyable. Should I visit at least 2 new countries each year? Visit at least 3 countries in each continent? Is this even the right metric to assess my travel experience?  Increasing the count of countries visited is not a primary goal for right now, it is a likely side effect of my travels. My decision about the next travel destination is currently based on the experiences it offers -  natural beauty, treks, architectural marvel

Long distance trips by car or train have always fascinated me. Experiencing new places and landscapes in quick succession is an adrenaline rush, overwhelming the senses. I've done many such wonderful trips, but they have all been less than two weeks long. I finally have an opportunity to do a trip that is much longer and intense. I can't wait to go for it! The extensive road network in the US is perfect for a grand road trip across the vast country. It seems like the best way for me to experience the beautiful landscapes and meet people across all the states, through rural and urban America. To give the trip more purpose and challenge, I decided to do the trip in an electric car, cover all 48 states and hike over half a million steps. I plan to head out on this adventure end of August, 2022. Goals for the trip: Visit all 48 contiguous states in US. Visit as many national parks as possible Walk/hike a total of half a million steps in the trip Meet friends and family en route D