{"id":19620,"date":"2023-08-08T15:16:10","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T15:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/?p=19620"},"modified":"2025-01-14T20:33:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T20:33:32","slug":"usa-travel-3-things-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/usa-travel-3-things-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Travelling Internationally to The USA: 3 Factors to Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Guest Author<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>America has long been a sought-after destination for international travellers. Filled with <a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/oregon-vacation-places\/\">varying landscapes, <\/a>countless <a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/new-england-fall-color\/\">things to see<\/a> and and so many <a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/disney-world-parks\/\">places to go<\/a>, it\u2019s easy to understand why people travel to the U.S. from destinations abroad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the appeal, no international traveller should hop on a plane and visit the U.S. without thought and planning. U.S. travel requires a multitude of considerations and decisions that need to be made before leaving your native country. Below are 3 things every international visitor should think about before setting off for the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-usa-travel-what-to-consider\">USA Travel, What to Consider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/PortalndAdobeStock_23222057-1-1024x683-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3278\" style=\"width:1448px;height:966px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/PortalndAdobeStock_23222057-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/PortalndAdobeStock_23222057-1-1024x683-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/PortalndAdobeStock_23222057-1-1024x683-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Portland, Oregon from Pittock Mansion.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-passport-and-visas\"><a><\/a><a><\/a>1. Passport and Visas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your passport and visas are the most important &#8211; and obvious &#8211; things you\u2019ll need to sort out before travelling to the USA. While you might be aware of this critical necessity, many visitors don\u2019t know about the length of time it takes to get these documents in order. It could take you a few weeks (and possibly months) to obtain the necessary paperwork, so give yourself plenty of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, you can do most of this from your own home. To shorten the time it takes to start the process, you can even get your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/passport-photos.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">passport photo online<\/a>. Take the time to sort it out early, and you shouldn\u2019t have to stress about it in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-booking-domestic-flights\"><a><\/a>2. Booking Domestic Flights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re travelling to the USA, you\u2019ll naturally need to get international flights. That being said, you might want to visit a multiple states when you\u2019re there, which may mean getting domestic flights within the US.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you might be tempted to purchase your international and domestic fares together, that might not be your best option. Airlines often add a premium to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.going.com\/glossary\/domestic-flight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">domestic flights<\/a>\u00a0if you\u2019re combining them with an international fare. If you want to keep your costs low, try to avoid booking at the same time. You\u2019ll likely save enough money to make up for the additional hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogomerch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/S2G-GENERAL-MERCH-1024x512.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24053\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/S2G-GENERAL-MERCH-1024x512.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/S2G-GENERAL-MERCH-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/S2G-GENERAL-MERCH-768x384.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/S2G-GENERAL-MERCH-1536x768.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/S2G-GENERAL-MERCH-2048x1024.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-tipping-culture\"><a><\/a>3. Tipping Culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The States is relatively unique when it comes to its&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pips.partners.org\/life-in-the-united-states\/american-culture\/tipping.aspx#:~:text=Giving%20tips%20for%20certain%20jobs,than%2010%25%20for%20poor%20service.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tipping culture<\/a>. You\u2019ll be expected to shell out extra cash for all types of services, no matter how high-quality it actually is. If you go out for food, expect to tip. Even if it\u2019s just a few drinks, you\u2019ll be expected to tip. Hotel housekeeping, bellhops, and shuttle drivers may also expect to be compensated extra for their services. In some locales, it\u2019s even common to tip fast food counter help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expected tipping amounts usually range between 15% and 20% of the cost of the sale or service. Stick with the lower end if the service was standard but add a little more if the service is better than that. Think of the 15% as a minimum and add accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, tips for no-fee services, such as hotel housekeeping, vary by location. Be sure to do some research before leaving home so you can factor tips into your overall costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-travelling-to-the-usa-wrapping-up\"><a><\/a>Travelling To The USA: Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lighthouse-in-New-England-med-res-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A fun thing to do in New England is a lighthouse tour\" class=\"wp-image-9663\" style=\"width:1427px;height:1071px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lighthouse-in-New-England-med-res-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lighthouse-in-New-England-med-res-scaled-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lighthouse-in-New-England-med-res-scaled-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lighthouse-in-New-England-med-res-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lighthouse-in-New-England-med-res-scaled-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of reasons why travelling&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/around-the-u-s-a\/\">to the USA<\/a>&nbsp;is appealing, but you\u2019ll need to put some time and effort into planning out your trip and budget. Fortunately, that doesn\u2019t need to be nearly as difficult as it may seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay attention to the 3 things listed above, plan out your itinerary in advance, and enjoy a stress-free pleasant trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/bryce-canyon-one-day-itinerary\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bryce-canyon-pin-1-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23274\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bryce-canyon-pin-1-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bryce-canyon-pin-1-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bryce-canyon-pin-1-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bryce-canyon-pin-1.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">xr:d:DAFwTavlfhE:5,j:7073308166398718137,t:23100413<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/exploring-historic-brooklyn\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/the-best-places-in-brooklyn-NYC-pin-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24046\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/the-best-places-in-brooklyn-NYC-pin-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/the-best-places-in-brooklyn-NYC-pin-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/the-best-places-in-brooklyn-NYC-pin-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/the-best-places-in-brooklyn-NYC-pin.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lowell-National-Park-Pin-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24054\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lowell-National-Park-Pin-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lowell-National-Park-Pin-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lowell-National-Park-Pin-1.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guest Author America has long been a sought-after destination for international travellers. Filled with varying landscapes, countless things to see and and so many places to go, it\u2019s easy to understand why people travel to the U.S. from destinations abroad.&nbsp; Despite the appeal, no international traveller should hop on a plane and visit the U.S. &#8230; <a title=\"Travelling Internationally to The USA: 3 Factors to Consider\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/usa-travel-3-things-to-know\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Travelling Internationally to The USA: 3 Factors to Consider\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":24043,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2342],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2369],"class_list":["post-19620","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-s2g-guest-posts","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"authors":[{"term_id":2369,"user_id":10,"is_guest":0,"slug":"guest_post","display_name":"Contributed Post","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/litespeed\/avatar\/582afc0b64119bc3245e23780f8c8a78.jpg?ver=1777437973","0":null,"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":"","9":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19620","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19620"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19620\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24223,"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19620\/revisions\/24223"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24043"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19620"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19620"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=19620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}