Emily looks out at the barren landscape while standing in from of a giant rock formation.
I've been to all 50 US states as a solo traveler.
  • As a frequent solo traveler, I've been lucky enough to visit all 50 US states.
  • Though I've loved aspects of every state, there are some places I'm not in a rush to return to.
  • Indiana, North Dakota, and Kansas are some of the states I don't plan to return to anytime soon.

A 2016 survey by the market-research company Ipsos found that the average American had been to only 12.5 states. But as a frequent solo traveler, I've been lucky enough to visit all 50 US states.