Benny’s last big US road trip

In this episode, I'm coming to you from beautiful Colorado — my
45th U.S. state! I dive into what might be my final big American
road trip as I push to complete a long-time goal: visiting all 48
contiguous U.S. states. I talk about how this journey ties into
my current language mission with American Sign Language (ASL),
and how I've used everything from book tours to long-term stays
and my green card to explore the country over the years. I'm
lucky to have this chance, especially as a non-American, to see
so many vastly different parts of the U.S., from geography to
local culture. I also share my upcoming stops — Iowa, Minnesota,
Wisconsin (where I’ll stay a whole month), and Michigan — before
wrapping up in Texas.


I also open up about why this might be my last big U.S. road
trip: the rising cost of living and other factors are making it
less practical to stay long-term, even though I’m a green card
holder. I’ve been taking advantage of special travel permits to
live abroad for stretches of time, and I might ultimately give up
my residency in a few years. So now’s the moment to make this
travel dream a reality. Alongside all the exploring and ASL
immersion, I’m keeping my health in check by running every day
and signing up for races. I’m excited to share this phase of my
journey with you — one that blends language learning, travel
goals, and some honest reflection about where I might be headed
next.



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