The travel expert later quit his job and began his life journey to see the world, which he started documenting on his blog in 2006.
His adventures brought him to all 50 US states at least three times, which he has ranked based on his experience and preference, according to his Instagram account.
Abbamonte, who has also been to all 63 US national parks, shared with the outlet why he chose his favorites and why he will most likely avoid his bottom four. Abbamonte warned that his list is subjective and based on personal preference, adding that he loves the scenery, nature and varied landscapes.
1. California
The California native unsurprisingly placed the Golden State at the top of his list saying it “simply has everything, more so than any other state, no matter what you like.” Abbamonte said every placement on the list is based on his own personal experience and is subjective besides his top pick. “The only one I don’t think is debatable is California at 1,” he wrote on Instagram.
“It has beaches, it has mountains, it has deserts, it has islands, it has great cities, it has good cities,” he told Business Insider. “No matter what you like — I don’t care who you are — there is something for you here.”
2. Colorado
Colorado was named Abbmonte’s second favorite as The Centennial State has nine “great” national Parks and has amazing topography.
“Colorado is just all about the mountains. I’m not even a skier, but I like going to ski towns and doing everything else but skiing. I also like going to ski towns in the summer because I love hiking,” he said. “Eastern Colorado is just like this whole other oasis of plains.”
“Denver is also a really cool crossroads of America where the East ends and the West begins.”
