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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...
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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As difficult as the experience is to describe, it's impossible to forget.
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You can go wanting to hate the bright-light city, but it's hard to maintain that antipathy once you arrive.
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.