Kreskin Torres, a rideshare driver, travels to all 50 states tasting the local cuisine. (Credit: Kreskin Torres) BALTIMORE - Five years ago, Kreskin Torres, a food blogger and rideshare driver from Baltimore, decided he wanted to experience and learn about the nation’s culture by driving through all 50 states.
To accomplish his mission, he began working for Uber and Lyft as a rideshare driver as a way to afford his mission and get around each state. "I just wanted to get out to experience America for myself, nationwide, and get to talk to locals and get to know about people around America and see what they go through," Torres told FOX TV Stations Group.The 33-year-old Army veteran kicked off his adventure in Los Angeles, California, and since then, he has visited 49 states.
Next week, he will fly to Honolulu, Hawaii, and rent a car to achieve his 50-state milestone.To use Uber and Lyft, Torres noted he has to re-apply through the companies each time he visits a new state.
He added sometimes a state will allow you to work in a neighboring state. Known as the "Rideshare Foodie" on social media, Torres said his rideshare adventure has allowed him the opportunity to connect with people from all across the United States while learning about and experiencing the best food the town has to offer.He documents his adventure and meals on his Instagram account, @theridesharefoodie."I want to experience what the locals experience and whatever they grew up on," he continued, citing food as a great unifier and the perfect opportunity to connect with locals.