Living in the USA

The United States of America is so diverse and known for so many things. There are huge National parks, big cities, and road trips across a continent. You should go if: You want huge variety, from deserts to skyscrapers You like road trips and national parks You enjoy music, sports and regional food Must-visit places: New York City: Central Park, the Statue of Liberty and Broadway Grand Canyon and Utah's parks: Red-rock country Yellowstone and Yosemite: Geysers, waterfalls and granite cliffs Washington, D.C. and Boston: Museums and history New Orleans, San Francisco and Hawaii: Music, bridges and beaches Texas & Oklahoma: For briskets and football culture Wyoming: Skiing and the western american feel Must-try foods: Barbecue: Texas brisket, Carolina pork, Kansas City ribs Burgers and apple pie Clam chowder and lobster rolls in New England Deep-dish pizza in Chicago and gumbo in New Orleans Fun facts: Yellowstone, established in 1872, is considered the first national park in the world. There are over 60 national parks across the country. Sales tax is added at the register, so the shelf price is not the final price. Logistics: Best time: Spring and fall for most places; summer for northern parks; winter for skiing Currency: US dollar Getting around: Distances are large, so fly between regions and rent a car for parks Tipping: 18 to 20 percent in restaurants is standard Entry: Most visitors need a visa or an ESTA; get travel health insurance, since care is expensive Must-learn phrases: "How are you?": A greeting, not a request for details "Check, please": Ask for the bill "To go": Takeout "Restroom": Toilet "Appetizer": Starter