Are you ready to trade fish and chips for hamburgers and take your vacation in the Land of the Free? Have you processed your legal documents and all you're waiting for is to go aboard the plane and start the dream journey of your life?
We have put together a list of tips designed for the British traveler setting foot on America for the first time.
Legal technicalities. As the Americans would say - these are safety precautions that need to be taken, as suggested by the US Embassy.
Register first with the U.S. Embassy before leaving the country. You will need your passport, of course, along with your travel itinerary. Make your whereabouts known so that you can be easily contacted during emergency situations - the peace of mind of your family back home in the UK matters too!
Of course, you would need a valid passport. And if your travel requires a visa, your visas should always be intact with the passport. Remember to fill out all your information on the emergency page located inside your passport.
Be aware of all the local laws of the US. Always be reminded that you should abide by the laws of the U.S Constitution.
Do not just duplicate your passport's identification page - triplicate it at the very least. This will facilitate the replacement of your passport in the event it may be lost or stolen.
Electricity. If you have brought appliances that would make use of electrical systems, be aware of the voltages used with these devices.
Normally, US residential units use 115 volt electrical systems, which are operated at 60 hertz. If your electric appliances operate on different voltages, you will need a voltage converter or transformer before plugging the appliance.
Stateside wall sockets sort of resemble two blades lying analogous to each other, and these are always 115 volt sockets. You will want to buy a converter so you can successfully marry the socket with any appliance you plan to use.
The Basics.
Just like in the UK, America's official language is English.
The US differs from most other countries as many people are still more conversant with the imperial system for temperature, measurements and other figures.
It is considered good decorum to give a tip for good service. They generally give tips to workers ranging from 10% to 20% of the bill, and it would be their personal discretion as to how much.
Safety Tips.
Keep your luggage safe with you especially while in public. Do not accept any package from strangers.
Do not expose yourself to American muggers and thieves by wearing jewellery or clothing that is too fancy in appearance. Only bring the money and credit cards you need for the trip.
Exchange your pounds for dollars and purchase art or other valuables (if applicable) with official sources. This would help in avoiding the violation of local laws.
In the event of any form of legal trouble, your first refuge would be the U.S. Embassy nearest you.
Now you know the basics, it's your turn to enjoy your travel legally and safely. Have fun.
We have put together a list of tips designed for the British traveler setting foot on America for the first time.
Legal technicalities. As the Americans would say - these are safety precautions that need to be taken, as suggested by the US Embassy.
Register first with the U.S. Embassy before leaving the country. You will need your passport, of course, along with your travel itinerary. Make your whereabouts known so that you can be easily contacted during emergency situations - the peace of mind of your family back home in the UK matters too!
Of course, you would need a valid passport. And if your travel requires a visa, your visas should always be intact with the passport. Remember to fill out all your information on the emergency page located inside your passport.
Be aware of all the local laws of the US. Always be reminded that you should abide by the laws of the U.S Constitution.
Do not just duplicate your passport's identification page - triplicate it at the very least. This will facilitate the replacement of your passport in the event it may be lost or stolen.
Electricity. If you have brought appliances that would make use of electrical systems, be aware of the voltages used with these devices.
Normally, US residential units use 115 volt electrical systems, which are operated at 60 hertz. If your electric appliances operate on different voltages, you will need a voltage converter or transformer before plugging the appliance.
Stateside wall sockets sort of resemble two blades lying analogous to each other, and these are always 115 volt sockets. You will want to buy a converter so you can successfully marry the socket with any appliance you plan to use.
The Basics.
Just like in the UK, America's official language is English.
The US differs from most other countries as many people are still more conversant with the imperial system for temperature, measurements and other figures.
It is considered good decorum to give a tip for good service. They generally give tips to workers ranging from 10% to 20% of the bill, and it would be their personal discretion as to how much.
Safety Tips.
Keep your luggage safe with you especially while in public. Do not accept any package from strangers.
Do not expose yourself to American muggers and thieves by wearing jewellery or clothing that is too fancy in appearance. Only bring the money and credit cards you need for the trip.
Exchange your pounds for dollars and purchase art or other valuables (if applicable) with official sources. This would help in avoiding the violation of local laws.
In the event of any form of legal trouble, your first refuge would be the U.S. Embassy nearest you.
Now you know the basics, it's your turn to enjoy your travel legally and safely. Have fun.
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