#GOODTOKNOW
In the United States the voltage is different as in Europe, 110-120V 60Hz instead of 220-230V 50Hz. For most European electrical equipment this is not a problem. You can perfectly use your own charger for you smartphone or tablet.
- Details
To strengthen the security of travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program, requirements to travel visa-free have been enhanced. Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries will still be eligible to travel without a visa but will have to obtain an approved travel authorization prior to their travel to the United States.
- Details
You can't travel without a car in the USA. Only in the large cities there is good public transportation. It is important to choose the right car for you roadtrip. You'll spend a lot of time in the car.
- Details
An electronically readable international passport is mandatory for travelling to the USA. Your passport has to be valid for the entire stay. Also children and babies need a passport.
- Details
Everybody knows it's not a good idea to drink and drive. But did you know you can bring your own bottle of wine to a restaurant, but you can't drink in public from a bottle that isn't fully covered? Americans are very strict when it comes to alcohol.
- Details
To travel to the USA you need some documents. You definitively need an electronically readable international passport and a visa or ESTA. To drive you'll need a driver's license.
- Details
If you are planning to rent a car in the USA, we recommend to bring an international driver's license. This can be obtained at your city's services. It is not mandatory. you can rent a car with your national driver's license, but it is just easier for the rental company or the police if it is an international version, in English.
- Details
Quickly light a sigaret? Think twice where you'll do it. You can't smoke in public wherever you want.
- Details
If you are willing to travel to the United States, you need to obtain a visa, unless you are eligible to apply for admission under the Visa Waiver Program.
- Details
Tipping is an American tradition you really should know when travelling to the USA. It can be quite confusing to tourists.
- Details
When booking a hotelroom in the USA you often have a choice between rooms with different sizes of beds. Mostly you can choose between 2 queen-sized beds or 1 king-sized bed. But what are the sizes of these beds?
- Details
Most states of the USA have a sales tax, with rates ranging from 2,9% in Colorado, to 7,5% in California. But 5 states don't charge the sales tax. But this doesn't mean that you won't pay any taxes when you go shopping.
- Details
