About 'Michael Visits All'
Well, first of all, welcome to my pretty awesome and honest travel blog!
Since summer 2021, I have explored 36 US states with a majority of those visits in cities. My adventures have been nothing short of fulfilling!
Yeah, is every trip life-changing? Did every trip expand my mind? No. Fuck that Instagram influencer noise. At the least, I treat travel as a form of recreation. It's how I recharge.
One thing you'll notice quickly on my blog: I love murals and street art. Graffiti included! It's what I personally enjoy most when I explore cities.
That being said, what content will get from my blog?
I'll be candid about whether various cities in the US are worth visiting. Why do I emphasize my honesty? Too many travel blogs are neutral or overly positive about reviewing destinations.
Aside from my candor on cities, I also would love to share with you my knowledge on Amtrak and air travel. The US needs more rail. Straight up. Cars suck.
Also, you're missing out on free flights, hotels, and spending too much time in line going through security. I'll put an end to that nonsense!
Okay, well... maybe you have some questions. I get asked a lot of them. Here are the most common ones:
Which cities would you most highly recommend?
When most people think about visiting cities in the US, it's always New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
Which, hey, is for good reason-- especially New York City. I'm not going to be a hipster and bash those places. Besids, hipsterdom is so 2010s.
But... I also wouldn't be a seasoned traveler without knowing of some other amazing US cities:
That glorious fist statue? You can find that beaut in Detroit!
Detroit has some of the most gorgeous architecture of any city in the US. They also have two world-class museums, an amazing riverwalk, tons of amazing street art, and the best middle-eastern food!
Some amazing cities in the south: Nashville and New Orleans. Seriously, if you visiting the US and skip the south, you're missing out on a lot of American culture!
Last, some honorable mentions include Boston, Portland, and Minneapolis.
Where have you been featured?
In August 2025, I had the honor of being interviewed by Business Insider regarding my experience traveling on Amtrak. The article is supposed to be published sometime in autumn 2025.
Check the home page for the other periodicals I've been proudly featured in.
Are you a full-time blogger?
Oh man, I'm working toward it! But at the moment, no, I still have a full-time job.
Yep, I don't have a rich uncle financing my travels. No trust fund. And no, I don't have some cushy $200k/yr office job where I get 20 days of PTO either!
I've worked a variety of low-level 9-5 jobs to finance my travels. Call center work. Data entry. Real estate admin stuff. Some freelance work. I'm savvy with the money I make. I don't spend a lot when I'm home.
No bars. That shit adds up. No impulse Amazon buys. I keep dining out to a minimum.
If you're American, your income isn't where you want it to be, and you want to travel more, get your credit score to 650 or higher, and get travel rewards credit cards.