Honolulu, Hawaii – One of the top destinations in the world. I’m surprised it took me this long to get to Hawaii because it’s a place that I absolutely fell in love with. The food, people, beaches, and aloha spirit is amazing. Blue oceans, white sand, and the most chill people you’ll ever meet in […]

Bosie, Idaho – The capital city of the state of Idaho. People ask if there’s anything to do in Idaho? There definitely is and it’s a great place to getaway for a weekend to escape the busy life of the big city if that’s where you’re from. Lots of greenery and yes, more than enough […]

Rome, Italy – A city that I’ve been wanting to visit for a long time due to it being depicted in many films, books, and stories. Roman gladiators and the colosseum were two things I always heard about growing up and Bruce Lee’s scene with Chuck Norris within the Colosseum made it a must visit […]

Budapest, Hungary – This was my first time visiting Eastern Europe and I have to say that his has become one of my most favorite places in the world. Not because it costs less to get around than other parts of Europe but the people here are much more welcoming and friendly. The food is […]

Copenhagen, Denmark – Also known at the happiest country in the world. People in Copenhagen seem healthy and just satisfied with what they have. That’s probably is why everyone here seems content with their lives. A city with colorful buildings, the best cinnamon rolls you can find, and some of the most peaceful vibes you’ll […]

Nashville, Tennessee –  Next state on the list! I found a really cheap ticket here flying from Los Angeles. Yes, weather was pretty cold and snowing but all the locals were still out and about and the snow was actually a nice change for someone coming from Southern California. Lots of country music, BBQ, and […]

Paris, France – When people think of Europe, usually Paris is included in that list. The city of love has been featured in so many films, novels, and more. Everyone talks about the streets of Paris, French cuisine, and the fashion scene here. So what does Paris have to offer? This was my last stop […]

Brussels, Belgium – A unique country that has a good mix of cultures. Here you’ll find people who speak variously languages including Spanish, French, and more! The city of Brussels has become one of my favorites with amazing architecture such as the Grand Place. Shops can be found everywhere selling delicious Belgian chocolates, beers, and […]

Dublin, Ireland – a country that’s been a priority on my list for the longest time. In terms of Europe, there’s something about the Irish culture that I really enjoy. Maybe of its landscapes like the Cliffs of Moher. It might be the bars and fights that you always hear about. Or just because I […]

London, England – After my 19-hour layover in Iceland, I was off to my next destination. In the past I’ve travel to Asia multiple times but this would be my first time exploring any part of Europe. Landing in LGW airport, I was actually south of my main destination. After going through immigration, I then […]

Reykjavik, Iceland, – This country has recently became a very popular tourist destination. Lots of cheap flights are offered for passengers traveling from the US. There are also airlines such as WOW that will offer a long layover (over 19 hours) if you’re flying in London, England. Travel Tips When landing in Iceland you’re actually […]

Grand Canyon, Arizona – This was a shorter trip that I took recently. Flying into Las Vegas, NV, I rented a car and drove across Utah to end up in Page, Arizona. The goal of this trip was to mainly go hiking and enjoy the outdoors. A good getaway from the crowded city of Los […]

Detroit, Michigan – Detroit has been a trip I’ve been meaning to take for a while. I know quite a few people who lived in this city and it’s also not too expensive to travel here from California. People talk about how the city is old and high in crime but I found it too […]

Dallas, Texas – Everything is bigger in Texas! A statement I found to be actually true. From the food servings, to homes, and more! Texas is a huge state and there are so many cities to explore. For this trip, I was able to visit both Dallas and Austin to see what they had to […]

Taipei, Taiwan – Whenever I’m traveling to Asia, I make it a goal to visit at least two countries. This time I decided to fly down to Taiwan, a country that I’ve been meaning to visit for the longest time. I should’ve studied the language a bit before arriving but somehow I was able to get […]

Japan – This was a rather unexpected trip. I was in Japan about one year ago so I wasn’t planning on returning this soon. Upon seeing a huge sale for round trip flights to Tokyo, I couldn’t pass up on the opportunity. After all, Japan is one of my favorite countries in the world. Tokyo and […]

Providence, Rhode Island – During my trip to Boston, I thought I’d go visit a nearby state since I was so close. I woke up early and took the first train into Providence, RI from South Station. After arriving walked around the city briefly and explored the area around the Capitol since the building is […]

Boston, Massachusetts – It’s been a while since my last trip so I decided to head to the East Coast to check out a city that many have told me to go visit. Taking a redeye flight, I got into Boston bright and early at 6:00am. Weather wasn’t too great that day with crazy winds […]

Cincinnati, Ohio – For the last part of my trip to the Midwest, I spent two days in Cincinnati. The city has lots of great outdoors parks, historical buildings, and museums to check out. At my time of travel, there was a lot of construction going on so lots of places are currently getting remodeled. […]

Louisville, Kentucky – As part of my trip to the Midwest, I made a quick detour to Louisville, KY. From Indianapolis, I took a Greyhound bus to the station in Louisville on 8th street and Muhammad Ali Blvd. As a martial artist, I was of course excited to visit the hometown of Boxing Legend Muhammad […]

Indianapolis, Indiana – This time I’m heading out to the Midwest of the United States. I was able to visit 3 states on this one trip but I’ll be covering each location in a different article to make it easy to navigate. After this trip, this would make 15 states so far since I started […]

Seattle, Washington – probably one of my favorite cities to visit in the United States. Yes, it rains often here but while I was visiting, the weather was perfect. The sun was out yet it wasn’t scorching hot. The food here is amazing and the fruits are always fresh. It’s a large city yet there’s […]

México – Taking a break from visiting other states, I find myself in México with my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor and two of my training partners. This was a trip we’ve been planning for a while since my instructor has many affiliates across México. On this trip, we had plans to stop in México City, […]

Salt Lake City, Utah –my next stop on my fifty state Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tour. Salt Lake City (SLC) is probably most known for their multiple ski resorts. Many people travel here to go down the slopes at Park City or around Cottonwood Canyon. Prior to the trip, I did some research online and found […]

New Orleans, Louisiana – or NOLA for short was my next stop on my 50-State Journey: http://bjjbug.net/journey/ This was one of the places that I was looking forward to the most since I’m a big fan of Cajun food and Jazz music. For this particular trip, I timed it so I could experience the annual Mardi […]

Albuquerque, New Mexico – also known as “The Duke City” — even though this is the state’s largest city, you can easily get around and see all tourist spots in about 2 days if you plan everything out. The airport is easy to navigate and not too far from downtown. To get around you should consider […]

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – known for its U.S. history, the steps that Rocky Balboa made famous in the movies, and the Philly Cheesesteak. This was my next stop on my 50-state tour. This was part of my New York trip so I took the Amtrak train from Penn Station in Manhattan directly to Philadelphia. The trip […]

Hoboken, New Jersey – a small city that is also known as the Mile Square City. Unlike New York, New Jersey is more suburban and peaceful. Many people who live here take the PATH train into Manhattan to either work or shop. People who visit Hoboken tend to visit the various bars at night or […]

Manhattan, New York – known as the Big Apple or the Concrete Jungle. This was my next stop of my 50-state Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Journey: http://bjjbug.net/project-50/ This was the first time in my life that I’ve ever visited the East Coast of the United States. I was excited but somewhat worried about what the weather […]

Singapore – In addition to traveling to Japan, I spent a few days in Singapore to visit the famed Evolve MMA school that is home to many fighters from the OneFC circuit. The country is rather small and you can see most of it in a few days. The biggest attraction is the infinity pool at Marina […]

Naha, Okinawa – Formerly the Ryukyu Kingdom, the island of Okinawa is located Southwest of mainland Japan. The island is often compared to Hawaii due to it’s tropical weather. When flying into Okinawa, you’ll find yourself at Naha Airport that is shared between commercial airline companies and some military planes. Okinawa is a popular tourist attraction […]

Kyoto, Japan – Aside from visiting Tokyo (http://bjjbug.net/2016/10/12/travel-tokyo-japan/), I spent a week exploring the Kansai region of Japan. Otherwise known as West Japan, the major cities include Kyoto and Osaka. As a one-day trip, I was also able to also spend sometime in Nara, the city famous for their wild bowing deer. Travel Tips If you are […]

Tokyo, Japan – Taking a break from visiting all 50 states, I decided to visit one of my favorite countries, Japan. During this trip, I visited multiple cities within the country so this first article will specifically be about the most famous city, Tokyo. Other cities I spent some time in were in the Kansai Region, […]

Chicago, Illinois – the Windy City. State 5 out of 50 state. (See http://bjjbug.net/journey/). I haven’t been to too many places at this point but I would have to say Chicago is probably one of my favorites so far. Chicago is a beautiful city that has amazing architecture (both historical and modern) along with many locations for outdoor activities. There […]

Las Vegas, Nevada – otherwise known as Sin City. Best known for the Vegas Strip where casinos are open 24/7. Nightclubs, bars, pool parties, restaurants, and shows are always filled with people. But be warned that you’ll be welcomed with 100+℉ weather during the day and night. Welcome to Las Vegas! My third state out of my […]

Portland, Oregon – probably most known for the great outdoor hikes, variety of food choices, and culture. This is my second state out of my 50 state journey. (See http://bjjbug.net/journey/). This was one of the quicker flights that I’ve had recently. Traveling from LAX to PDX only took 2 hours. The airport is fairly small compared to […]

Denver, Colorado – otherwise known as the Mile High City, was my first stop on my 50 state Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey (See http://bjjbug.net/journey/). Flying from LAX to DEN was rather simple. The flight took approximately 2.5 hours. Upon arrival, it was fairly easy to navigate around the airport. The airport consists of terminals A, B, and […]

Canada – it’s true what they say about this place. At least from what I experienced for the few days I was there. Everyone in Canada is friendly! I took an evening flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Vancouver (YVR) and the flight was fairly short. The plane landed 30 minutes earlier than expected. As […]