Tips for traveling in the USA
1. Do NOT carry any evidence which may suggest you have plans to stay longer than your visa states; one English guy I met in Amsterdam had carried his resume papers and was refused entry and a young Australian woman had six months of birth control pills instead of only 3 months ( like the length of her visa ) and was denied entry.
2. Keep your eyes open for opportunities like Cameron Diaz said at one of the oscar ceremonies " it's amazing what being blonde and shaking your ass a little can do for you in America".
3. Love it while you are there, concentrate on positive aspects like the incredible geographical variety and beauty of North America and save any negative experiences for later after you leave for sharing with travelers outside the States.
4. Keep exposure to all media, TV, news, advertisements etc to a minimum thereby saving yourself from being brainwashed by the popular consumer culture.
5. Watch a Baseball, football or basketball game LIVE to get a good look at Americans and their culture first hand.
6. Don't be shy about speaking English with an accent; most Americans find it attractive and interesting.
7. Buy a second hand car ASAP after you arrive because there's no place in the world where older cars which are mechanically sound can be bought so cheap like U$300 to U$1500.
8. If you like living and traveling in the States and plan to stay get a driver's license and social security number so you could remain unoticed for a very long time and quite likely could take advantage of amnesty offers periodically offered by US immigration authorities.
9. Divide your travel time between big cities, smaller scenic towns and major tourist destinations to get a good all around experience.
10. Bring LOTS of MONEY or be prepared to work long hours. Or take a chance, play the lotto and who knows you may win; Most Dreams are Made in America!
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