I’ve always loved the US. I first lived in the US as an exchange student in North Carolina as part of my American Studies degree. I was wholly ecstatic to live in the country that I’d studied.
It was an exhilarating experience involving frequent travel. Based in Greensboro, NC, I explored the American South frequently: travelling to the charming colonial city of Charleston, the emerging urban powerhouse of Atlanta, the golden beaches of the Outer Banks, the autumnal trees of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the melting-pot of New Orleans.
My travel extended further, exploring the cities of the Mid-Atlantic: sampling hearty cheesesteaks in Philadelphia, mouth-wateringly creamy cheesecakes in New York, and exploring museums in DC.
I’ve been to 17 states, and I became a US country specialist at Audley to apply my travel expertise and start sharing the culture of the US with others.
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Q&A with Harry
What’s one thing you always pack?
One thing that I always pack to visit the US is a water bottle. Unlike other countries, where you need to constantly buy bottled water to stay hydrated, American cities and major sites have water fountains which are used widely by both locals and visitors. It’s always handy to be able to fill your bottle and quench your thirst after a stroll through a bustling metropolis or after a long trip to a museum or monument.
What’s the best local dish you’ve tasted?
One thing that people always get wrong about the US is that ‘everywhere is the same.’ This couldn’t be further from the truth. America is a place where cultures have met and melded together, creating interesting regional cuisines. Nowhere is this blending of cultures more on display than in New Orleans, which boasts a fascinating Creole culture and cuisine. When visiting Oak Alley Plantation just outside of New Orleans, I was lucky enough to sample an array of local dishes: gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish etouffee, red beans and rice, bread pudding, and beignets. What’s great about the cuisine of New Orleans is that no place prepares the dishes the same, meaning you can spend your time there indulging in all these dishes and each meal feels like a new experience.
Where would you love to travel next?
I’ve always wanted to visit New England and it’s been on my bucket list for what feels like forever. There’s something enchanting about the rocky coastlines of Maine, the lush forests of the Green and White mountains, the golden tapestry of leaves that befalls the region in autumn. I love hearing the other specialists describe the details of their trips there.