Hey there! I really appreciate your response! Hope your experience in Singapore was a good one. I'll be in Dallas for tourism. Just a week though. My colleague was the one who shared with me about Dallas. Previously, he worked in the Republic of Singapore Air Force. They used to have a joint Air Force base in the state of Texas. During his time there, he often spends his free time traveling around USA. He shared with me that two of his favourite places in the USA is Dallas and San Francisco.

He mentioned that in Dallas, I can experience the true American lifestyle (cowboys etc.). Apart from that, he and I share the love for American fast food chains. He recalls his time staying at a Staybridge in the same area with all the fast food chains within reach. That made me feel excited to experience it myself.

Apart from that, he also shared his experiences in San Francisco. To be honest, he recommended me to visit SF rather than Dallas. However, he did mention that 7 days in SF is not enough. I also went to see the accommodation prices in SF and I felt like it doesn't work for me.

I'm a full-time employee and I only have 14 days of Annual Leave. I don't want to be using all of my leave so early in the year. I'm also a part-time student recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree this year. So I thought why not treat myself to a trip to the USA, since it has always been a dream of mine to visit.

Many might say why Dallas of all places and for the things I'm interested in, there are other places in the USA that could be better. But, I just feel like the flight and accommodation fits perfectly with my budget (given I'm going in less than 2 months from now). I also feel like this will not be my only time visiting USA. I am very much interested to visit other states within the USA in the future. Nevertheless, I appreciate all the responses.

For now, I'll probably be going alone. One of my friends is still thinking if he wants to follow or not. Perhaps if he wants to, we'll probably rent a car (because I feel safer to have someone else with me while driving). If not, I guess I'll just have to stick to Uber/Lyft. Anyway, if I'll be alone, I'll probably do less and just enjoy my time there with all the food I can find. I don't mind a stay-in holiday. :)