Lee Abbamonte
Try to become the youngest person to travel to every country in the world
Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), Mexico
By Lee | March 16th, 2010 | 
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“Sit right here and have another beer in Mexico” is a famous line that Kenny Chesney sings and it kind of exemplifies going to Mexico for me; although that song might have included tacos as well because all you seemingly do in Mexico is drink beer and eat tacos! Of course you’re on the beach and relaxing-it’s really a pretty awesome place. Last weekend I went to Puerto Peñasco, better known as Rocky Point, with 12 guys from business school and we had a blast.
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Appearance on Phoenix Morning Show
By Lee | March 11th, 2010 | 4 Comments » My appearance on the Phoenix morning news show…It was a 4am wake up call, so yes, I was as tired as I look! A special thanks to Fay Fredricks and my friend Brian Forte for making this happen.
Africa/Indian Ocean Slideshow
By Lee | March 8th, 2010 | 4 Comments » Here is a slideshow set to music of my last trip covering some 20 countries of Africa and the Indian Ocean islands.
Top 5-Most Unique Countries on Earth
By Lee | March 2nd, 2010 | 10 Comments » Unique is a matter of opinion but one place that is indisputably the strangest place in the world to visit is North Korea. The Turkmenistan picture is of the mind blowing marble capital city of Ashgabat. I had to sneak the picture of the cathedral in Malabo, EG because photography is illegal. Being in Bhutan is like being in another millenium with nobody there and of course the heartbreak of perhaps the most random place I’ve ever been to in Juba, Southern Sudan. However, these places are all unique and to me stand out above the rest and there are plenty-believe me.
1. North Korea
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The Phoenix Open
By Lee | February 28th, 2010 | 6 Comments » 
The Phoenix Open is hands down the coolest golf tournament in the world. If you’ve ever been to a golf tournament, just throw all your boring preconceptions, misconceptions and thoughts out because the Phoenix Open is unlike any other tournament you’ve ever been to. It’s a huge party and golf is the last thing on peoples’ minds. Like usual in Scottsdale, it is a scene more like a meat market where it seems more that people are going out to night clubs than to a PGA golf tournament. The par 3 16th hole is the most notorious in golf as there is stadium built around it where people of varying degrees of intoxication are actually allowed to yell and boo at the players. Of course this depends on whether they hit the green or not but it is truly amazing; especially if you’ve been to other tournaments where golf certainly comes first and people aren’t allowed to make noise-hence the term “golf clap”. The Phoenix Open is the best thing that Phoenix has to offer in my opinion and an event that when I eventually do leave Phoenix, I may still come to every year. Happy Gilmore would love it!
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Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda
By Lee | February 24th, 2010 | 2 Comments » 
Some friends of mine from business school are currently in Rwanda for 6 weeks and just did the Susa group gorilla trek in Parc National Des Volcans that I did New Years Day. Apparently, they had much better weather than I did and my friend Rob wrote a great article about their adventure. Nearly two months removed from this amazing experience I can fondly recall the amazing hike and the incredible sight of the gorillas in their natural habitat. Rob’s article is very well written and captures the experience very well. I appreciate the mention in the article and hope they enjoy the rest of their trip. Here is a link to what I posted immediately after my very wet and memorable climb if you want to relive both adventures. The experience is one that will stay with me forever.
An Olympic Experience in Vancouver
By Lee | February 22nd, 2010 | 6 Comments » 
I have been meaning to get to the Olympics for years, well for my whole life really. I am a huge Olympic fan and have watched every Olympics since 1988. Additionally, I am an Olympic historian and have been to every summer Olympic city and most of the winter sites. However, Vancouver 2010 was the first Olympic Games I have ever actually been to. While I don’t have any Olympics to compare it to, I can plainly say they were awesome and I cannot imagine a winter Olympics being any better than these Vancouver Games. The city of Vancouver is amazing, the country of Canada even more so and they have staged an incredible event. It is a better atmosphere than any Superbowl, World Cup, World Series, Final Four, NBA or NHL finals I have ever been to. I seriously did not want to leave.
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Top 5-Cities in Canada
By Lee | February 17th, 2010 | 6 Comments » In honor of my trip to the Vancouver Olympics this weekend, here is my top 5 Canadian cities, not including amazing places like Banff and Whistler, etc. I reserve the right to change my mind after this weekend! Also, I will have a full report Monday or Tuesday with pictures from the Olympics. By the way, if my top choice of Calgary surprises you as it does most people when I tell them, it’s because I’ve spent a ton of time there and really love the city. Have a great weekend. I can’t wait to see some hockey!
1. Calgary
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Top 5-Cities in South America
By Lee | February 16th, 2010 | 6 Comments » 
1. Cartagena
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Top 5-European Cities
By Lee | February 12th, 2010 | 17 Comments » 
1. London
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Lee Abbamonte is a published travel writer, global adventurer and worldwide travel expert based in New York City. Lee is attempting to become the youngest person to travel to every country in the world. He has currently been to 253 countries and is only 31 years old. From this site you can relive his past travels, read his current trip blog and interract with him, while following his adventures in pursuit of the record. The record is visiting all 319 countries and unique destinations in the world per the Travelers Century Club list. The current record is 37 years, 9 months, 17 days and Lee hopes to beat it.- Africa
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I went to Rocky Point 5 years ago with my frat bro ... [read more] - Kyle on Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), Mexico
I wish I was there man! - Ryan on Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), Mexico
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