Hello everyone,
This past month, I was given the awesome chance to go to Brazil with my family. I recently arrived back to my house in Sammamish and realized how amazing it is to go to different countries and experience the various cultures there. I love geography and learning about the world. I hope to go to many more countries in the future.
On January 22nd, 2024, I am going to turn 16 years old. I have currently visited 16 nations and I wanted to share those places, a picture from each of them, and a couple of sentences explaining what the experience was like. They will be in chronological order from the first being the first country I visited and the last being the latest country I visited. Hope you enjoy!
1. United States of America 
I was born in San Jose, California, United States of America. However, I have visited many regions of the United States such as the East Coast, the Midwest, and where I am currently living now, the West Coast. I have also been to the capital, Washington D.C. This picture shows us biking in Central Park.
2. India 
My country of origin and my favorite country, India, is the nation that I visited second. In India, I've visited both the South and the North. The food is awesome, and I love being a part of the Indian culture. I hope to visit more parts of India such as the Northeast and the Andaman Islands. This picture is in Amritsar, specifically in the holy Golden Temple.
3. Mexico 
I first visited Mexico when I was 2 years old in the beautiful city of Cabo San Lucas. Since then, I went to Mexico two more times to the city of Cancun and the island of Cozumel, both located in the Yucatan Peninsula. In Cancun, I visited one of the 7 Modern Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza. Mexico is a wonderful country filled with great sights and I can't wait to visit again soon. Below is a picture of my dad and I in Chichen Itza.
4. Canada 
Due to the close proximity of Canada, I've been to the country many times. However, the first time I visited was in 2014 to the beautiful parks of Banff and Jasper. Since then, I've made several visits to the province of British Columbia and hope to go to the East Coast sometime soon. Here is a picture of Whistler in British Columbia.
5. Czech Republic (Czechia) 
In the summer of 2018, I went on a trip to the Eastern Europe side with my parents. It was very cool to see the many castles and city squares dotted around the wondrous capital city of Prague. Below is a picture of my family and I in the Old Town Square Plaza.
6. Slovakia 
From the city of Prague, I ventured out on a day trip to the capital city of Slovakia, Bratislava. The plethora of cathedrals and the mix of medieval and modern cultures gave memorable experiences which won't be forgotten. This is a picture of I next to the statue of Cumil the Sewer Worker.
7. Hungary 
Further on the trip, we arrived in Budapest, Hungary. Situated on the Danube River, the city had immense history that was very fun to explore. The cities of Buda and Pest were separated by the Danube, but each had their distinct differences. Below is a picture of my mom and I in the streets of Budapest.
8. Austria 
The last country that we visited in our Eastern Europe trip was Austria. Austria was amazing as we went to Vienna, the capital city, and Salzburg, where the iconic movie The Sound of Music was filmed. As a music buff, visiting Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's house was incredible. Right behind my dad and I is a statue in Belvedere Palace, Vienna.
9. Jamaica 
In the winter of 2018, my family and some of our family friends went on a Caribbean cruise which was very fun. Our first stop was the eye-catching country of Jamaica. The tropical weather, blue water, and kind people made this visit one to remember. This is a picture of me about to take a swim in the Caribbean Sea.
10. Cayman Islands 
The second stop on the cruise was the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands. I had very cool experiences in this territory including swimming with stingray and snorkeling. This is me thrilled to be entering the Cayman Islands.
11. England 
In the summer of 2019, my family and I did a United Kingdom and Ireland trip. Going to London was a definite visit and one that was worth it. The plethora of iconic sights such as the Big Ben and Buckingham Palace looked like they were from a movie. Below is a picture of me at the iconic Wimbledon Stadium.
12. Ireland 
Dublin was a beautiful location. Close to the Dublin Bay, the city has many traditions that are famous all across the world. In addition, the shining White Cliffs of Moher were windy but eye-catching. Right here is the Cliffs of Moher where the gusts could almost pick you up.
13. Spain 
The Spain trip of the summer of 2022 was my favorite trip so far. The rich history dating back to the rule of the Moors to the current day as well as the detailed culture was very interesting. I visited the cities of Madrid, Seville, Barcelona, and the Balearic Island of Mallorca. This trip was amazing, and I would love to go back again. Below is a picture of me at the famous Camp Nou stadium of the F.C. Barcelona football/soccer team.
14. Turkey 
I went to Turkey in the summer of 2023. I first visited Istanbul which is the capital. This city was filled to the brim with layers of history dating back to the rule of the Byzantines and Ottomans. The Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque were incredible. I also was given the opportunity to go on a hot-air balloon ride in the town of Capadokya. Overall, this trip was definitely a 10/10. Here is a hike that we did in the Goreme Open Air Museum in Capadokya.
15. Brazil 
My most recent trip, Brazil, was something that I can never forget. The city of Rio de Janeiro was something that I've only seen in movies but it exceeded my expectations. The tight streets paired with the tropical weather was great. I went through the Tijuca National Forest and visited another one of the 7 Modern Wonders of the World, Christ the Redeemer. I also saw the massive Iguazu Falls which was unreal. Below is a picture of the world-renowned Christ the Redeemer where it was crowded but worth it.
16. Argentina 
While at the Brazil side of the Iguazu Falls, we were ready to go on a day trip to the Argentina side. It was definitely worth it and I got a small taste of how Argentina as a country is. It was wonderful and I hope to visit more of the area soon. Here is a picture of my family on a boat in the Argentina side of the Iguazu Falls.
I hope you all enjoyed, and I am greatly looking forward to visiting more countries and places!
