The United States is a country of incredible variety — from buzzing cities to awe-inspiring natural wonders. Explore New York’s towering skyline, road-trip along California’s coast, or hike through iconic national parks like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. With diverse cultures, legendary music scenes, world-class museums, and landscapes ranging from beaches to deserts to forests, the U.S. offers endless experiences for every style of traveler.

The United States allows 42 countries to visit visa-free with an Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA) for tourist purposes for up to 90 days.

Countries not part of this agreement, must obtain a visa prior to visiting.

American English can be different from many other versions from around the world. Here are a few word differences to help you out! Also, Spanish can be heavily prevalent as well, but the dominant language is English.

• French Fries/Fries - chips
• Chips - crisps
• Fall - Autumn (both are used, but Fall is most common)
• Bell Pepper/Pepper - capsicum
• Eggplant - aubergine
• Zucchini - courgette
• Parking Lot - car park
• Trunk - boot
• Gas/Gasoline - petrol (different from diesel)
• Truck - Ute (Australian-English)
• What's up?/Wassup? - form of "Hello" without expecting a full response
• Mad - crazy/wild/awesome
• Whatever floats your boat - whatever works for you
• Pigs - negative term for the police
• Dude - gender-neutral term for a friend, but most often used between men. Also used as a term of disbelief when something bad happens. 
• Bruh - another version of "bro" but used as a term of disbelief when something bad happens.