Traveling is one of the most wonderful hobbies a person can have. An educational lesson not only gives pleasure, but also broadens one's horizons. However, getting acquainted with a foreign culture, seeing the main sights of the country is sometimes not enough, you want to feel like a native resident, to feel what it is like to be a citizen of another country.
More often all of our fellow citizens travel to countries such as Turkey or Thailand. This is due to the ease of obtaining a visa and the low cost of recreation. Aristocratic Europe is also popular, however, the more inaccessible North American country - the United States is much more attractive. Firstly, its territory is huge, there are deserts and mountains, the scorching sun and snowy peaks, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. Secondly, a huge mishmash of cultures, great Hollywood and delightful Disney parks attract a huge number of tourists, most of whom would gladly stay there for permanent residence. The famous expression "American Dream" also captivates the imagination. For this very dream, in search of fame and money, for an easy life and dizzying success, thousands of people, overcoming the fierce requirements for migrants, continue to come to this country.
A multiple-entry tourist visa to the United States is given for three years. This means that within three years you can enter and leave the country repeatedly. Moreover, the maximum one-time stay is six months.
However, in order to feel like a real resident of America, it is not necessary to apply for a "green card", it is enough to purchase a tourist voucher. The place of residence should be an apartment, townhouse or house. You can rent and book accommodation while at home. To do this, it is enough to find the official real estate website of the state or city in which you are going to live. Be ready to pay for the services of an intermediary, you cannot do without them in the United States, and also pay the insurance amount, the amount of which is usually equal to two months of rent. The amount of insurance will be refunded upon check-out. If something breaks or disappears during the stay, the cost of the repair or the price of the item will be deducted from the insurance.
For traveling around the country and comfortable living in the city, you will need a car. Public transport in the United States is not as widespread as ours. Every American family owns several cars. Sometimes it is even difficult to get to a shop or cafe without cars. Large shops and hypermarkets are mostly located along the roads, as well as catering establishments. No matter how well the hostess cooks, visiting cafeterias and McDonald's is a tradition. This is an opportunity to sit with friends and family members in a community, taste amazing American cuisine.
In the United States, 78% of citizens are Christians. They are divided into the following concessions: Catholicism, spread throughout the country; Baptism, Southeastern United States; Lutheranism in the north and Mormons with Methodists in the central states.
Religion occupies a special place in the life of every American family. According to average statistical estimates, 40% of Americans regularly visit a religious institution at least once a week. The USA is a free country, therefore all religions of the world are present here. At the same time, having chosen their church, the family has been attending it for several generations. Sunday sermons always end with free fellowship. For guests of the country, this is another way to make new friends.
When communicating with Americans, remember that it is not customary for them to touch on the details of their personal life in a conversation. Traditional question: "How are you?" - just a tribute to courtesy. They always answer that everything is fine, confirming the words with a dazzling smile. Friendship and communication is based solely on common interests, hobbies and preferences. Therefore, spending time with Americans is always fun and exciting.
