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Vacation in the United States
« on: March 08, 2004, 11:32:18 AM »
Me and some blokes are planning a trip to the United States this summer. We are travelling from Norway or Sweden (it's much cheaper from Sweden). We want to visit New York and Washington DC (maybe Boston and Atlanta too), and at least one of us want to visit California (LA and San Francisco). I have some questions about travelling to and living in the US. Since there are a lot of US citizen here on amiga.org, I thought this was the place to ask. ;-)

1. How much does it cost to travel (by plane or other) from New York to San Francisco, CA?
2. How long does it take to drive from New York to Washington DC?
3. We want to live and eat cheap. What do you typically pay on cheap (but safe) motels/hotels? Where do you buy the cheap food?
4. How long does it take to drive between San Francisco and LA?
5. We have thought about driving the Route 66. :-) Can anyone recommend it? How long will it take?
6. What about renting cars. What is the cheapest company? We have heard about Rent-A-Wreck. Recommended? Can we rent a car from them and drive the Route 66?
7. How much does gasoline cost in the US?
8. Can anyone recommend places to go and things to see?
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Re: Vacation in the United States
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2004, 12:18:23 PM »
I wouldn't know - I live in Britain! :laugh:
 

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Re: Vacation in the United States
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2004, 12:23:43 PM »
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tormedhammaren wrote:
Me and some blokes are planning a trip to the United States this summer. We are travelling from Norway or Sweden (it's much cheaper from Sweden). We want to visit New York and Washington DC (maybe Boston and Atlanta too), and at least one of us want to visit California (LA and San Francisco). I have some questions about travelling to and living in the US. Since there are a lot of US citizen here on amiga.org, I thought this was the place to ask. ;-)

1. How much does it cost to travel (by plane or other) from New York to San Francisco, CA?
2. How long does it take to drive from New York to Washington DC?
3. We want to live and eat cheap. What do you typically pay on cheap (but safe) motels/hotels? Where do you buy the cheap food?
4. How long does it take to drive between San Francisco and LA?
5. We have thought about driving the Route 66. :-) Can anyone recommend it? How long will it take?
6. What about renting cars. What is the cheapest company? We have heard about Rent-A-Wreck. Recommended? Can we rent a car from them and drive the Route 66?
7. How much does gasoline cost in the US?
8. Can anyone recommend places to go and things to see?


Well, I'm going to Canada in the summer, and I would like to do a US trip as well, so I'm also interested in these questions too.

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Re: Vacation in the United States
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2004, 12:25:41 PM »
@summer7:
Well, I didn't ask you, mate! 8-)
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Re: Vacation in the United States
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2004, 12:27:11 PM »
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Well, I didn't ask you, mate! 8-)


OK, fair enough. Hope you have a good trip when you go there anyway. :-)
 

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Re: Vacation in the United States
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2004, 12:31:14 PM »
@summer7:

Thank you! :-) Need to see a superpower with my own eyes. USSR is out of the question.
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Re: Vacation in the United States
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2004, 12:33:44 PM »
Who'd want to go to the USSR on holiday? Or Benin or Rwanda for that matter? OR EVEN THE PHILIPPINES? :laugh:
 

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Re: Vacation in the United States
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2004, 12:44:24 PM »
I know a lot of Norwegians that travelled to Moscow during the USSR era (communists and non-communists). The KGB was off course following them around everywhere. Generally they got the impression of a rich and developed industrial country. In some parts of Norway (northern parts) most people had great respect (and not fear) of the Russians.
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Re: Vacation in the United States
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2004, 02:57:43 PM »
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2. How long does it take to drive from New York to Washington DC?
it's something like a 3 to 4 hour drive depending of exactly where you are going. it's a nice trip. I've done it a bunch of times.

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4. How long does it take to drive between San Francisco and LA?
THAT is a long distance. HOurs and hours. but if you go up the Pacific Highway you'll have one of the most beautiful sights in the universe. I haven't done this - I've just seen some places but everything outside of LA is stunning.

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5. We have thought about driving the Route 66
it's historic but it's no longer a standard route to take. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't try it! I have no idea how long it would take. you might be forced to take detours at certain points. this would require some researce.

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We have heard about Rent-A-Wreck.
those are not good cars for long distance driving. and you have to return them where you started.

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8. Can anyone recommend places to go and things to see?
In NY, go to the Village. Lots of fun people-watching. And don't look like a rube. there are alot of great, helpful people in NY, but you always have nuts. keep your eyes open.
actually, everywhere in NY is great. there's not one place that hasn't enthralled me or educated me. Central Park is incredible, btw.
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Re: Vacation in the United States
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2004, 04:35:56 PM »
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Well, I'm going to Canada in the summer, and I would like to do a US trip as well, so I'm also interested in these questions too.
Which parts of Canada are you planning to visit?

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Re: Vacation in the United States
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2004, 07:35:00 PM »
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@summer7:

Thank you! :-) Need to see a superpower with my own eyes. USSR is out of the question.


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Re: Vacation in the United States
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2004, 08:37:07 PM »
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> 4. How long does it take to drive between San Francisco and LA?
THAT is a long distance. HOurs and hours. but if you go up the Pacific Highway you'll have one of the most beautiful sights in the universe. I haven't done this - I've just seen some places but everything outside of LA is stunning.

LA is not worth seeing at all?

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> 5. We have thought about driving the Route 66

it's historic but it's no longer a standard route to take. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't try it! I have no idea how long it would take. you might be forced to take detours at certain points. this would require some researce.

I could probably find more info about it in some travel guide.

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> We have heard about Rent-A-Wreck.

those are not good cars for long distance driving. and you have to return them where you started.

Ok, I see. We have also thought about buying a used car and sell it when we've reached our destination. How much will we have to buy for some 8X model?

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> 8. Can anyone recommend places to go and things to see?

In NY, go to the Village. Lots of fun people-watching. And don't look like a rube. there are alot of great, helpful people in NY, but you always have nuts. keep your eyes open.
actually, everywhere in NY is great. there's not one place that hasn't enthralled me or educated me. Central Park is incredible, btw.
have fun!

Ok. I will try not to look like a rube. What about these nuts. Are you talking about thieves and gangsters? :-)

Thank you for very good answers!
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Re: Vacation in the United States
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2004, 11:41:31 PM »
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LA is not worth seeing at all?
:lol: :lol: Ok, i'm jaded because I've been there and was working and looking for work which makes it a dark, dank place indeed!
But going to LA for fun is ok. don't mind me!
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Ok. I will try not to look like a rube. What about these nuts. Are you talking about thieves and gangsters?
walking around looking up tends to be a dead give-a-way! :lol: :lol: Seriously, people who have never been in NY are always amazed at the giant buildings. And it's quite a beautiful sight! I live here and it thrills ME!

And, yes, I'm talking about criminals and weirdoes. You have to develope some "street-smarts". always be aware of who is around and where you are. New Yorkers tend to be busy Going Somewhere, so if you see people spending too much time paying attention to you, that's an indication that these are people looking for trouble. often, all you have to do is just be aware that they are there. What they are looking for are "marks" who don't notice them. If you notice, more than likely, you are safe just because you can't be surprised. And they will look for someone else to jump.

If you keep moving and have an idea of where you want to go, that's also a good thing. Believe it or not, Ny'ers are friendly. but cautious. I often get asked directions by (usually female) strangers. Probably because I don't look like I'll hurt them.  :lol:

I can't help with things like the price of cars 'cause it depends on where you are. It's a MIGHTY BIG country!

you don't need a car in NY. go here for subway info. There are different kinds of Metro cards you can get depending on how long you stay. And there is a list of cool places to visit via the subway.
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Re: Vacation in the United States
« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2004, 10:30:49 AM »
@cecilia:

I just wanted to thank you for good advices! Hopefully we will arrive on JFK in the beginning of July. :-D

Just one more question: Do we really have to give our fingerprints to your police?

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Re: Vacation in the United States
« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2004, 11:13:32 AM »
Get your fingers ready for fingerprint fame then :-)