I traveled to all 50 US state capitals in 30 days — these were the two worst cities
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Traveller visits all 50 state capitals and identifies the worst two
- YouTuber Joey Kinsley, known as 'Sir Yacht', completed a challenge to visit all 50 US state capitals in just 30 days, driving approximately 500 miles daily.
- Kinsley undertook this 'speed run' to raise money for The National Alliance on Mental Illness, describing it as his 'toughest ever challenge' that left him physically and mentally exhausted.
- Despite previous stunts like running a marathon without training, the state capital journey was uniquely demanding, causing him to hit a wall early in the trip.
- He encountered both positive and negative experiences, finding some capitals like Olympia, Washington, and Albany, New York, to be the worst two - labeling them underwhelming or 'sketchy'.
- Conversely, Kinsley praised the beauty of states like Montana, Oregon, and Hawaii, and highlighted the friendliness of locals in places such as Madison, Wisconsin, and Helena, Montana.
- Kinsley noted that people in underrepresented areas appreciated his visit, eager to share their local history and attractions, and expressed a desire to undertake similar journeys in the future, albeit at a slower pace.