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I never expect to fully understand a country’s culture after a single visit. But after researching and traveling through China, I’m left more confused and with more questions than ever before. China is ancient, massive, and seemingly full of contradictions. Along our way we experienced delight and disgust; serenity and chaos; helpers and hustlers; and after countless chicken feet, we never once found a chicken breast. It’s been six years since our trip and here I sit, still struggling to articulate insights from the experience. China is like a Rorschach Ink Blot and it’s with American red, white, and blue paint that I see her.

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I’ve been enamored by Japanese culture since I was a kid. There's a discipline and drive for perfection in everything they do. Whether it’s flower arranging or advanced robotics, the Japanese commit to doing it at the absolute highest levels. There’s also an appreciation and respect for nature that influences their craftsmanship and pride. Despite movies, photographs, and books about Japanese culture, it wasn’t until I trained at a relatively traditional martial arts school that I truly appreciated the focus, formality, and humility of the Japanese.

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It’s very rare that I travel to an international destination more than once. With so many amazing places across the world and the restrictions and responsibilities of everyday life, I plan whirlwind trips through each destination because it’s likely the first, last, and only time I’ll ever visit. With that said, Iceland managed to capture our hearts and beckon us to not only visit once again, but offer us a hand in marriage.

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New Zealand is a special and magical place. Its unique landscape brought life to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth and made it a reality. New Zealand’s vineyards and chefs are recognized around the world, almost as well as its proclivity for death-defying bungee, adrenaline-pumping ski runs, and dominating rugby team. From the urban buzz of Auckland to the awe-inspiring hiking trails of the South Island, one cannot help but envy the Kiwis. It didn’t take long for me to realize New Zealand is not only one of the most beautiful countries I’ve ever visited, but one that has charmed its inhabitants into appreciating and taking pride in their cultural differences.

During a recent work trip, I decided to seek out some of the highest-praised shrimp & grits in Charleston, South Carolina. Transplants and locals alike raved about the amazingly delicious food scene and dropped the names of their favorite area restaurants. I listened and was appreciative of all their insights, but adamantly made clear that I only had eyes for shrimp & grits. Some of their suggestions made it onto my list, while others were left off based on the limited time that I was available. Regardless, over my 9-day rampage across Charleston, I experienced 11 of the best shrimp & grits restaurants in the area.

For years I heard the Canadian Rockies were even more spectacular than the stretch through the USA. It’s no secret that the Canadian provinces of Alberta (A) and British Columbia (BC) provide an amazingly scenic and adventurous outdoor wonderland. Brochures with evergreen-blanketed mountain passes and majestic snowcapped peaks casting their images in glassy glacial lakes are readily available on the internet. Tourists from all around the world book bus tours promising awe-inspiring panoramic views and a chance encounter with wildlife. I figured my time had come to brave the crowds and bear country and take my very own ABC road trip.