Wazzup Pilipinas!
When talking about creating a dream trip, that you’ll
always remember, I am pretty sure that each and every one of us thinks of
something slightly different. And why not? I mean we all have different interests and
things we enjoy.
And this is exactly what proves that what is the perfect
trip for one, might be just a casual visit for someone else. This got me to thinking, what are the things that actually
matter when traveling and what should we all keep in mind when visiting such
places as the USA.
Well, I think I got the answer, but I have to tell you now,
that I am not going to talk about some specific places you should visit or some
crazy things you should do. No! What I want to put more emphasis on is what
makes your travel possible altogether.
Because at the end of the day, just I said, the thing we
want to enjoy and experience are just to different to put together a list that
everyone could follow and truly enjoy.
Plus, I know for a fact that there are some things that
truly matter when it comes to visiting the USA. Actually, they matter so much
that without making them happen, you would never have the chance to visit the
USA in the first place.
Get your travel authorization approved
Before you start looking for places to visit and make
contacts with hotels about when you want to spend a night at each place, get
this thing done. Obtain travel authorization that would allow you to legally
travel to the USA.
It seems to be one of those things that everyone is aware
of and therefore, there should be no problems with obtaining travel
authorization.
Well, the reality is different. There is still a
significant number of travelers who have planned out their visit to the USA and
are aware of all of the basic things that they need to know. However, all of
their plans have to change simply because they forget to get the documents
right. And in most cases, we are talking about travel authorization.
So yes, getting your Visa ready might just be the first
thing you need to take care of when planning to visit the USA. What you have to
keep in mind is that obtaining a Visa could take a lot longer than you have
planned. And this is exactly why we constantly remind people, to start off the
planning with getting their Visa’s ready.
Not all of you need a Visa
And then there is another interesting thing regarding USA
travel authorization, which a lot of people are not aware of.Not everyone who visits the USA needs a Visa. Instead,
citizens of one of the Visa Waiver Program countries not to obtain an ESTA.
Why does it matter to you? Well, if you are citizens of any
of the VWP countries, your life could get a lot easier when it comes to
visiting the US. Simply because ESTA has been designed to improve travel
freedom. Which means that you can put more effort into planning your trip,
rather than spending your time trying to obtain the regular Visa!
Why does this matter
No matter how well you plan out your trip and no matter the
places you include in your trip around the USA, you won't get to enjoy any of
that if you get denied entry into the USA.
So there is a good reason to keep these things in mind and
follow the changes in laws related to travel authorization.
Basically, obtaining travel authorization and making sure
you are holding a valid passport are the first steps to take when you are on
your way to enjoying your dream trip over the US.
That is not all
However, if you really want to feel what the USA is all
about, there are three directions of choices you have to look at when
traveling. And yes, this is where we are actually looking some things
you have to do, instead of what you need to take care of. So enjoy.
First of all, you have to visit at least one of the major
National Parks in the country. I know, I know it seems like visiting a park is
nothing special. But these places are truly spectacular and there is no other
place where you will be able to enjoy nature the way you can in National Parks.
Do at least one!
After that, visit at least one of the largest cities. There
is something about visiting places like New York that makes you look at people
and the work that we do differently.
And of course, there is no other place on the face of the
earth that is even slightly similar to New York. I know, I said before that we
all have different interests, but this experience is worth it for everyone.
Believe me.
People all over the world have different stereotypes about
Americans. Well, guess what? This is your chance to actually meet them and have
a talk with them. This will not only change the way you look at the USA and
Americans, but allow you to actually find the best destinations. Because there
is no-one else who knows their surroundings as well, as the people who live
there.
Last but not least
Make sure you get good travel insurance covering you. Seriously, if anything happens you won't be too happy about
the amount of money you have to pay for medical or any other services in the
USA. And I am not even kidding!
I mean, you should always have travel insurance when going
somewhere. But when it comes to the USA, there is just no way you can travel
without it. At the end of the day, the most important thing is that you
can actually get to the country you want to visit and that you are all ok after
the trip is over.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
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