Traveling to a country for the first time requires a lot of care, needing to study more about the country and many other things, so that when you get there you have a basic notion and know how to react, ensuring that the trip is as smooth as possible and no unforeseen events occur that could have been calculated.
Therefore, before you travel it is essential to search for information! And to help you in this process, Happy Tours has separated some topics that should be on your radar when making your first trip to the United States!
Check out 8 tips for your first trip to the United States
As much as it may seem like just a trip, going to another country is quite different! Be it in terms of culture, money, and locations. Continue reading here with us and enjoy!
1. have your American visa in hand!
The first step is to get a visa, after all, without it you cannot enter the country! This is a mandatory document. For this, you need to fill out the DS-160 form and, with everything correct, pay the equivalent fee.
We have a blog post that shows more about the visa and how to get it: check out how to get a US visa. Go there and see the complete process!
2. Understand how the currency works and how to make the exchange
Since it is another country, the currency system changes and, consequently, the purchasing power. So, before you go traveling, try to understand about currency conversion. Mainly because the dollar has a higher value than the real.
Check how much you have in reais to spend there and look for a simulator that calculates how much it would be in dollars. With this done, you will have more assertiveness to understand how much and how to spend your money.
Also, see how to make the exchange rate, both to go there and to get there, in case there is a chance that you have some unforeseen event and need more money.
One factor that helps at this point is that most of our credit cards are accepted there, so you don't need to carry a lot of cash.
3. Check what vaccinations are required to enter the country
Another point that is essential to keep an eye on is vaccines. None are required to enter the country, however, if you make connections in other countries, they may require them.
Just as it is in Panama, which requires some vaccines to enter, even if it is only a connecting flight. So you'd better check what your flight will be like and go after your vaccinations if necessary.
4. Find out what the food is like and what the best options are for eating
Food is the basis for having a good and profitable trip, especially without those bad experiences, with dull or bad food! Oh, and you don't have to eat only fast food, there are many good restaurants there with freshly made food.
In the United States you can still find restaurants for the most diverse tastes, even some that specialize in Brazilian food, if you feel homesick.
5. Search for carriers to change your chip when you arrive
To be connected to the internet and be able to make calls, you will need to change your SIM card to one that is specific to the country. There are several companies that offer this service, so search for the best one according to the region you are traveling to.
No more getting disconnected to post your travel photos, huh! So, to understand more about it, go here and check out the best tips on the perfect international chip for you!
6. Find out how much you can spend on groceries and see the tax
Travel, besides enjoying yourself, is synonymous with shopping. It is almost impossible to go on a trip and not come back with a few purchases. Thus, be aware of the amount you can spend, and check the tax on each item you want to purchase.
7. Before you travel, check what the weather is like in the region
As the country is so huge, initially, find out about the predominant weather of the month and try to better understand how the weather will be on the days closest to your trip, to help you pack more easily, understanding what you should take and what you can leave behind.
To understand more, see What to Pack for International Travel: A Guide to Travel!
8. Be aware of the voltages in the sockets
And lastly, check about the voltages of the outlets. The standards are 115 - 120 volts. However, it is still ideal to keep an eye out and see how the outlets are where you will be staying.
But, to avoid inconvenience, buy a universal adapter, this will ensure that no equipment will have problems. You can find models of it in stores around the country, without having to carry one more thing in your suitcase.
These are the main tips you should pay attention to when you travel, whether to the United States or another country. It is always necessary to check the basic things that may go unnoticed.
We hope you enjoyed this content! And for more tips and travel itineraries, - keep following Happy Tours!
