Thanks to the wonderful opportunity of being able to go to Northern Michigan, I got to chance to meet kids who I would not have met otherwise. I always make the joke that if I was to end up stranded in any random city in Michigan, There's a good chance I probably know someone who lives there. Not only did I make friends all over the state, but I also got to meet people from all over the country. Now I can say I have friends form Illinois, Wisconsin, Virginia, North Dakota, and even California. Give the map a try. Hover the dot and see who's from what city.
Growing up, I did not get travel a lot, so learning about different cultures and meeting people who grew up in those cultures is always exciting and interesting for me. Not only have I gotten the opportunity to meet those across America, but I have even met kids from across the globe. Check out my buddy John's page, who hails all the way from Seoul, South Korea.