Could you imagine traveling around the United States alone in your specially made camper and the only company you have is your pet? John Steinbeck, the author of “Travels with Charley” wrote about his trip in the 1960s where he visited multiple states. "What are Americans like today?"; this was the question that started his journey. His travels began on Long Island, New York, and then followed the outer border of the United States; from Maine to the Northwest. After traveling in the Pacific Northwest, he went to the Salinas Valley in California, then through Texas and through the Deep South. Finally, after that 10,000-mile journey, he returned safely to New York. This hard and long journey included: meeting new people, exploring and visiting different states. Overall, Steinbeck wanted to discover more American culture, so along the way he stopped to talk to some locals in the places he visited. Steinbeck enjoyed meeting people by having breakfast at roadside restaurants while listening to morning radio shows. While on US Highways 5, 2 and 1 up to ...