If you’re lucky enough to be on a gap year or in between
jobs, then you may be making the most of your time off by travelling to
America. However, before you set off on your epic adventure, you must be sure
to plan everything meticulously to ensure you make the most of your time there.
Fear not, this needn’t be too difficult. Here’s everything you need in order to
go travelling in The States.
Plane Tickets
The hardest part about travelling is saving up for it in the
first place. Hopefully, you’ve got a load of savings stashed away in your bank
account. However, if you’re not that fortunate, then you’re going to need to
find a way to pay for your plane tickets. Flying anywhere can be expensive, but
especially to America - as it’s such a big place! Look on flight comparison
websites such as Sky
Scanner to find the best deal and book as far in advance as possible
to save yourself that extra bit of money. If you’re not sure which state to fly
to, then check out our travel guides.
Social Media
Once you’re out there, you’re going to need somewhere to
post your awesome snaps and selfies to! Be sure to have Twitter,
Instagram and Facebook accounts set up ready for your epic adventure. Did you
even go if there are no photos? That’s what people will ask back home! Make
sure you flood your friends’ feeds with epic holiday snaps! Take a dedicated
camera for taking pictures of all the great landmarks you will come across,
too. Be sure to get a data SIM for the time you’re away. That way, you’ll save
money on roaming costs and be able to
Snapchat all of your incredible experiences.
Car
Getting about in America can definitely be costly, so it may
be worth hiring a car if public transport looks like too much of a hefty cost! Car rental needn’t be expensive either. Many
companies will let you hire a car on one coast and return it on the other at an
alternative outlet. How handy!? Getting a car also enables you to go on a road
trip and experience some of America’s incredible, lengthy routes. If worst
comes to worst, you can always sleep in the back of your vehicle, too! That’ll
save you some cash for your entrance into Disney
World!
Cash
You might find yourself a bit short of money when
travelling. So there are two ways to go about dealing with this. You could
either postpone your travel, if you have the time to do so. That way, you could
work solidly at home for twelve months, saving almost all of your money, before
jetting off. Alternatively, you could wing it, which is a very popular method
for travellers. This is because it allows them to immerse themselves into
American society more authentically. Getting a small job at a bar or cafe can
easily pay the bills for a hostel to stay in. At places like this, you may meet
like-minded people who you could go on to travel with.
That’s everything you need to know, folks! Enjoy your
travels.