Gap Year America

Huge cars, enormous theme parks, immense portions of food, everything in the States is larger than life! This includes the people who often go out of their way to make visitors feel welcome.

USA is an extremely diverse country, ranging from the buzzing New York metropolis to breathtaking landscapes such as the Grand Canyon. There is something for everyone in the States, whether you would prefer to learn to surf or snowboard in California, go clubbing in Miami or try your luck in Las Vegas.

Getting about is cheap and simple. Overland options include the Greyhound or taking a backpacker bus tour with companies such as Trek America or Green Tortoise. Rail travel with Amtrak is quick and best suited for traveling along the coast. Taking a cheap flight is a good option if crossing from coast to coast and can be often obtained for a very competitive cost.

An alternative method of getting around is to take a Road Trip. Auto Transport companies such as Autodriveaway.com & Driveaway.com can arrange for you to deliver customers’ cars to their desired location giving you free use of the car along the way.

With so much to see and do in the States, it is an idyllic spot for any budding backpacker. However, many travellers who visit USA near the end of their RTW trip tend not to venture further than LA or their city of arrival and therefore miss out on a great adventure.