Twenty things that will surprise first-time visitors to the US
First time visitors to the United States will find a few surprises in store. Some are gloriously welcome, others less so. Here's what to be prepared for...
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The 20 things you must do in New York
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Beyond New York, LA: The other US cities you must visit
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Madder than Mad Max: The craziest festival in the US
As difficult as the experience is to describe, it's impossible to forget.
Day trippin' to the USA's best national park
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Things to do in Las Vegas, USA: A three-minute guide
You can go wanting to hate the bright-light city, but it's hard to maintain that antipathy once you arrive.
Crowded, stinky, badly organised: The problem with US airports
How the Aussie traveller can make their transit through US airports as painless as possible.
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Buckle up for the biggest ride of your life - this hugely diverse country packs a punch. With cities that boast their own distinctive character, from New Orleans to Las Vegas to New York, it's big, beating heart. Meander on its famed roads and experience spectacular coastlines, national parks and canyons, eclectic culture and food, and its warm, welcoming people.
