Dear Travel Friend,

My home country of the good ole' United States is bursting with a diverse collection of experiences to discover. You could spend a lifetime exploring here. I love traveling in the US so much so, I made an entire television series about it! I've been to 48 out of the 50 states and I suggest you get out there and join me! Enjoy the country I love dearly. Happy Travels!
​Erik

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Top American Destinations (by visitor volume)

New York, NY
Orlando, FL
Las Vegas, NV

Washington, D.C.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
New Orleans, LA

Chicago, IL
Miami, FL
Seattle, WA

Los Angeles, CA
Denver, CO
San Francisco, CA

States & Territories

Alabama
Alaska 
Arizona
Arkansas 
California 
Colorado 
Connecticut 
Delaware 
Florida 
Georgia 
Hawaii 
Idaho 
Illinois 
Indiana 

​Iowa 
Kansas 
Kentucky 
Louisiana
Maine 
Maryland 
Massachusetts 
Michigan 
Minnesota 
Mississippi
Missouri 
Montana 
Nebraska 
Nevada 

New Hampshire 
New Jersey 
New Mexico 
New York 
North Carolina
North Dakota 
Ohio 
Oklahoma 
Oregon 
Pennsylvania 
Rhode Island 
South Carolina 
South Dakota 
Tennessee 

Texas 
Utah 
Vermont 
Virginia 
Washington
Washington D.C.  
West Virginia 
Wisconsin 
Wyoming​
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
Puerto Rico
US Virgin Islands

 

FAST FACTS

Continent or Region: North America
Number of States: 50 plus the District of Columbia
Primary Language: English
Timezone: Eastern / Central / Mountain / Pacific / Hawaiian
Currency: USA Dollar
Driving: On the right

More information on passports & visas can be found here.

I love traveling within my home country of the the United States. However, I want you to be safe and be a good representative of your home country when you're here. So, here are a few tips as you prepare for your adventure.

1. Before you depart from your home country, call The US Embassy (or your home country embassy) and tell them you are leaving your home country. That way they are aware of your whereabouts in case of emergency.
2. Carry only the credit cards you are using to charge expenses. Call those credit card companies before you leave. Do not travel with your debit cards. 
3. Clean out your wallet or purse and carry only what you need. 
4. Solve your mobile phone situation before you depart. Usually a phone call to your provider will get you started.
5. Keep all medications with you in your carry on.
6. Leave a photo copy of all your travel documents (passport, itinerary, copy of your credit cards) with a friend or at your home. 
7. Do not travel with expensive jewelry.
8. Make sure you travel with a valid passport or visa (if required). Also, bring another valid form of photo I.D., and photocopies of both I.D.s. in case of loss or theft.
9. Read up on local laws and practices before you get here.
10. Be a respective guest of the local customs and obey the local laws.
11. If English is not the primary language, then familiarize yourself with key phrases and make attempts in the country's primary language. Locals usually appreciate the effort.  
12. Keep luggage, handbags or backpacks in view at all times.
13. Keep possessions close to your body.
14. Don’t take around large amounts of cash.
15. Avoid wearing expensive jewelry on road trips or excursions.

 

HELPFUL LINKS

Each country has an official tourism bureau including The United States. Learn what an "official tourism bureau" is by watching this video.  

Official United States Tourism Bureau Site