15 life hacking, how to make the journey more pleasant for the United States

If you are going to go on an unforgettable journey across the ocean to the United States, then be prepared for what will not do without problems. United States - a country to which one can not be completely ready. First trip there you'll remember forever. And all subsequent.

There are two main rules that will not have to spend savings wasted and possibly save you from unwanted adventures: you need to be clever and sociable! In the US, you have to learn to find a common language with any person (for fans of racist jokes and ardent patriots Homeland have tight), because even electronic gadgets sometimes fail, and the locals always know the correct road. In the US, big fans of live chat and help you in a difficult situation. Nevertheless, we must always be on guard!

There are general tips that will be useful for any tourist, to conquer the United States:

• If you are going to visit an amusement park, or the famous sights (the Statue of Liberty, the Washington Monument, Rockefeller Center), it is more convenient and cheaper to buy tickets online.
• Do not forget to enjoy such a wonderful resource as CouchSurfing. In the US, it's a chance to save on accommodation, to meet and talk with interesting people, learn from the city, inaccessible to tourists staying at the hotel. The travel is everyone, including you can stay without a roof over your head. In this case, you can use the emergency couchsurfing.
• If you are traveling by bus (such as Greyhound), use the night flights: save precious time and a little money.
• Beware the pesky seagulls circling the coast. They are not just used to people, and literally attack Nezha visitors in the sun, stealing their food items from the bag and all that was left unattended.

This is more or less well-known and obvious. I would also like to share some of life hacking, it is very useful and acquired by experience. However, keep in mind that some of them need a special courage.

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In any trip you need to know where you can buy food, some medicines or other necessities (eg umbrella). Remember: in the pharmacy (pharmacy) in the United States has absolutely everything! It is the most necessary and important store where you will find a bottle of water, a set of patches, a guide or city map, and in the Sunshine State is useful to you and headdress.

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Be careful with the underground in the United States. In each city its own rules and constraints. For example, in the New York City subway for many manage to pass the hare. The trains do not have inspectors. If you slipped without payment, it is unlikely someone will run after you.

In Washington, DC, on the contrary, everything is very strict. Capital, after all. At the entrance to the subway you buy a ticket from the station to the station to your destination depends on its cost. The ticket you want to save to from the subway exit - or through the turnstile does not go through.

Baltimore (Maryland), everything is much easier. No tickets are not checks in the cabins at the turnstiles controllers often do not have, so the ticket can not even buy.

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New York and Washington is the capital - required to visit each city first came to the United States. And for those who like to go to museums there is a very good news! In Washington, all the museums are free, and in New York, many of them, such as the Metropolitan Museum or MOMA, you can get behind mere pennies: at the box office are saying that you want to make a donation as a foreigner (donation), and you can pay at least 1 dollar!

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If you come to the US capital and want to enjoy the beautiful views of the city, but to the observation tower at Washington Monument tickets left - do not despair! On the territory of Arlington Cemetery, the hill near the mansion of Robert Lee, you will discover an incredible panorama of the entire Washington, with completely free!

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For lovers of musicals have a wonderful life hacking, how to purchase tickets for expensive productions at a reasonable price. Every day, early in the morning, starting at seven o'clock, at the door of the famous theaters on Broadway built a huge queue of people wishing to purchase tickets for any performance of some $ 30! Believe me, this is an adequate price, considering that the ticket normally costs 80 dollars. The only negative: to come as early as possible to take place in front of the queue, as the number of tickets is limited.

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Any guide to New York strongly would recommend you to visit the observation deck. And it really is an unforgettable sight. From the view of the city from the 100th floor of the building is breathtaking and knees begin to tremble. But do not run to the Empire State Building - the most popular viewing platform in New York. View from the top of Rockefeller Center will be a hundred times more incredible!

Firstly, there are two viewing platforms at Rockefeller Center, and one of them - with access to the roof of the building. Secondly, there is no grid or some obstacles hinder viewing. Unfortunately, on the Empire State Building is stretched high mesh, which is somewhat spoil your impressions and beautiful pictures.

Height both buildings are identical. But at Rockefeller Center all a little less and a little less expensive ticket. And watch the glowing lights of the Empire State Building is much more pleasant, since the top of the Rockefeller Center is not particularly highlighted.

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Arriving in New York, all at once rush in Times Square. For residents of the city is the main area in importance as the Palace Square in St. Petersburg or the Red Square in Moscow. But the beauty, of course. Keep in mind that Times Square is not working around the clock! Its close for a few hours, approximately from four to seven in the morning. And yes, there is Wi-Fi.

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If you do not want to be limited to the eastern part of the US and plan to go to the west, there have always waiting for the adventure. Las Vegas - never sleeping city, where life is in full swing it at night - is not as simple as it seems. The casino is very strict with the rules allow for gaming tables only with a passport and 21 years of age. And nothing else. And any attempts of fraud can be pretty tough suppressed.

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Remember: Bellagio fountains do not work all the time. Just imagine, how much energy would be spent! Study schedule on the internet when included fountains, to get to this beautiful sight.

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To visit the Grand Canyon is not necessary to have a car. From Las Vegas to organize tours every day. You will also visit the Hoover Dam, will pass along the enigmatic highway 66, and, of course, the price is included a delicious lunch! But it is better to book a tour in advance online, otherwise seats may not be.

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If fate brought you to Los Angeles, keep in mind that often the residents of hostels and hotels tickets to amusement parks (and there are many) and various tours can cost a lot cheaper than if you buy them on the spot at the box office. Be sure to ask at the reception.

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Los Angeles - a city for people with a car. And nothing else! If you can not rent a car, most of the attractions are not readily available to you: they are very far apart.

For example, Mulholland will definitely be available for you, as this is a long serpentine, stuffed with celebrities homes, which does not provide a walking trail. So either take a hire car, or get acquainted with one of the tour guides. With a good set of circumstances, you can arrange a private tour for a small fee, and there are times that even free of charge. Believe me, there are many former compatriots or just sympathizers Russian people.

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For those who love to visit places familiar from the famous TV series or movie, it will be useful to know that the house the sisters from the TV series "Charmed" is not in San Francisco and Los Angeles! Like many other decorations to the famous Hollywood film.

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San Francisco - a city that simply can not be missed if you are exploring the west coast of America. And one of the main attractions (and quite exotic) is a cable tram, walk around the downtown area. I must say that the cost of travel on it rather big, but there is a trick. In it there is seating and standing room. Even standing room will provide you with incredible emotions and unforgettable views. Do not be like the local residents, for which San Francisco - it's just the city where they live.

The tram has a Controller, which checks the availability of tickets or collecting "tribute" for the ticket with careless tourists. But tourists on the tourists and that they are allowed to pretend to be stupid. So you can feel free to jump in the tram at the stop, stand to enjoy the views, and at the approach of the Comptroller jump and change to another (the speed of them small). Either explain the controllers that you did not know about the paid travel and you just go to the next stop. He will not force you to hold and made to pay. Most importantly, be bolder and ponaglee.

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Many are sent to California for the breathtaking view of the bridge "Golden Gate". And, unfortunately, not all realize that the climate in San Francisco is almost the same as in St. Petersburg. And fog - it is an integral part of the life of this city. Be sure to check the weather, catch the happy moment when you do not expect a sharp climatic changes, and run to enjoy the magnificent spectacle. It's worth it.

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Traveling across America, no doubt, will change you and will leave many impressions. You may find your favorite place in New York and will be fascinated by one of the cozy cafes in San Francisco, will meet amazing people and meet old friends. Do not spare the time. If you decide to visit the United States, then go for at least a month. Take plenty of batteries for your camera and get ready for an amazing twist of fate. Travel across the USA - it is always interesting and unpredictable.