4 Things to Avoid in America as Tourists Story

4 Things to Avoid in America as Tourists

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The USA is one of the top destinations to travel, but beware that most of the things on this list are to protect you.

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People assume that the USA can be like their home country, and that assumption can lead you into some unforeseen dangers.

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Here are 10 things to avoid in America as tourists.

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Death Valley is a popular destination for many people to travel. It is known as the hottest desert in the world. Death Valley has the name death in it for a reason.

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Many people love to venture off and see hot springs, take a dip, and enjoy the thermal pools. But these hot springs in Yellowstone are sitting at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Buses worldwide have been known to have cheap travel tickets, efficient times, and are pretty safe. Do not assume the same things about Greyhound buses.

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4. Don’t Underestimate How Big the USA is

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10 AMERICAN EXPERIENCES THAT EVERY TOURIST SHOULD HAVE

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