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Travel to the United States

There’s a reason the big USA is also called ‘the States’ as each one of the 50 states is like stepping into another country where different laws, cultures, cuisines, and even languages (slangs) exist. But as one country, there’s no denying its grandness!

 

Nothing can compare to the big cities, bright lights, endless entertainment, popular highways, and supersized experiences of the USA. Almost every bucket list has a good old American road trip on there for a reason.

 

There are countless experiences to be had such as; museum hopping and roof top partying in New York, getting your jazz on in New Orleans, indulging in a mouth watering Texas BBQ that your taste buds will crave forever, hiking through canyons and around boulders in Colorado and Utah, hitting up the chilled out west coast beaches in California, drinking some of the world’s best beer in Oregon, witnessing an active volcano at night in Hawaii, and so on.

 

This country is so vast that you can design your trip to suit any interest. The cities not to miss include San Francisco, New York, New Orleans, Miami, Las Vegas, and Honolulu whilst must visit national parks include Yosemite National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Zion National Park, and the Grand Canyon National Park.

 

America is truly an amazing country that will excite you at every turn and offers something for every taste and every desire. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime!

Key facts

  • Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
  • Population: 336.2 million
  • National dish: Hamburger
  • Bottle of beer: 6 USD
  • Official language: English
  • Hello: Hello
  • Capital city: Washington, D.C.
  • Minimum wage: $7.25 - $15.50 USD/hour
  • Annual temperatures: -1°C - 32°C

Culture

America is the most dominant country in the world in terms of music and entertainment, even having their own ‘pop culture’ which refers to the popular trends in the film, music, gaming and comic industries. Friendly and patriotic, Americans are proud of their country and unity.


Best time to visit

The USA offers varied but equally wonderful experiences year-round. Spring lasts from March to May and is considered the best time to visit for outdoor activities, such as sight-seeing and hiking.

 

Autumn is another favoured month for camping and road trips, falling around September to November. Summer’s (June - August) humidity and heat are perfect for relaxing by the beach and exploring nature, while winter (December - February) can bring snowfall and a cherished holiday season.


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