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I feel like Taco Bell is like the kebab shops of the UK. You only eat there if you're hammered and it's 2am.

I'm British but I lived in NJ for a while. My best and worst restaurant experiences were in non-chain 'family' places. Big name chains can be disappointing but going to a small privately run business is a bit of a lottery unless you go on recommendation, and even then it can still be terrible. One of my work colleagues recommended a small non-chain pizza place so I tried it out, "best in NJ" he said. The pizza was good, but everything else about the dining experience was terrible. I reported back to my friend the next day and he thought it was hysterical. "Oh my God", he said, "nobody visits the restaurant, we get it delivered".

I’m British and I lived in Milwaukee, WI for almost nine years. More people should visit WI - it’s got so much going for it and I feel like it’s really underrated.

I was at a convention recently where one of the moderates was an Australian guy who brought his friend with him. Apparently the night before the con they were wondering around deciding on a place to eat and the friend got super excited when he saw Denny's. When asked why he would want to go there the friend exclaimed "ITS WHERE THEY GO IN THE MOVIES!"

When it comes to place like Hollywood boulevard and times square I think it is absolutely worth going once just to experience it and say that you've been there.

One of my UK friends has been to America multiple times with his family, and I am actually helping them figure out a Midwestern trip, since that is basically the last region that they haven't been too. So far they are intending on going to Chicago, and then driving up into Wisconsin and Minnesota for lake country and the Dells. I'm looking forward to it, because the plan is to eventually meet up with him in the Amana Colonies in Iowa, which will mark the first time I've ever met my friend in person, so it should be fun.

The thing about going to the American South in the summer is that: it does get hot, it does get humid, and the lack of public transit means you might end up walking to places if you don't have a car or Uber/Lyft everywhere. However, unlike being in the UK or most of Europe when it is 35ºC out is that the American South mostly have air conditioning, which, in public places like malls or office buildings is turned up to something like 65ºF/19ºC. This is why office workers in the US South bring sweaters and hoodies to the office.

When I was 21, I went to the USA for the first time. I started in NY and travelled my way to San Diego (taking 6 weeks to do so) on Greyhound buses, seeing as many places across the country as I could. As this was on the cheap (£99 return on Laker airways) I spent a LOT of nights sleeping either in the bus or at a bus station. I LOVED the Greyhound. For context, I am now 68 years old... Maybe it's different now ;)

Honestly, if through some wild accident I found myself in the US, I'd be just like those Irish lads, chasing brand names I've only seen on TV. Probably buying souvenirs at a Walmart like "Holy shit, it's those pink cakes Homer didn't want Bart to eat in the John Waters episode! OMG it's those cookies Phoebe thought were her granny's secret recipes! Biscuits in a can! OMG, can we go to Hooters and Waffle House and Wendy's and that one where they have rollerskaters serve you in your car and are drive-in movies still a thing?" It reminds me of the Quentin Crisp quote: "Everyone who goes from England to America and comes back says one thing first; It's more like the movies than you'd ever dream. And it is."

I’m a Brit who’s just got back off an escorted coach trip from New York to Los Angles, 19 states and 5000miles later loved it even if it was expensive it’s a once in a lifetime trip.

On the distance thing: I think people will look at the map of the US, and think that for example Los Angeles to San Francisco is like going from London to Oxford, which is about an hour on the train, whereas in terms of distance it is more like London to Glasgow, and because public transport in the US is so 💩, that will take you about 10 hours vs 4h30m on the West Coast Mainline.

Honestly having just come back from a UK trip and making room for a second dinner so that we could squeeze in a cheeky nandos, i relate to the Wendy’s situation. Also we may have nearly missed a bus to get sausage rolls at Gregg’s. I generally try to stick to small businesses but 100% catch me at a chain if it seems like a Thing at that country/city.

For the non-US people, the American road trip is one thing that symbolizes the US. So is the mom-and-pop diner when you sit on the red seats waiting for the waitress to bring your coffee and pancakes. Or the seedy motel that you enter your room from outside. In fact many movies have the combination of all three. You go on a long road trip, stay at cheap roadside motels and eat at the roadside diners with those red seats and all. Funny that in those movies the characters mostly have it bad...be it the Easy Rider or National Lampoon's Vacation. But it's such an American phoenomenon in us non-US people's psyche, that many-including myself want to be in a road trip. And it would be on Greyhound since I cannot drive! Well, I survived the infamous bus company Metro, the Turkish equivalent of Greyhound, I would manage a Greyhound I believe. About the altitude thing, this might depend on the person too. As I climbed Mount Fuji, which is a bit higher than Cusco, I had no shortness of breathing or discomfort at all, but many people were buying oxygen cans and I saw some people using them. Still I agree that it's better be safe than sorry.

I went to Hokkaido in the winter for the snow festival. I had a blast, it a totally different vibe in the summer.

I'm very surprised it wasn't mentioned at all, but as an American the places I'd most recommend avoiding at all costs are towns called "Sundown towns", especially especially if anyone in the group is anything but the whitest of neon white. Basically Sundown Towns are a type of town where discrimination is legal and actually encouraged. You can tell you're entering one because many have billboards talking about stopping "white g*nocide". They're called Sundown towns because they were the same places the kkk were at and they would do horrific things during the night, but you definitely could get harassed during the day too. And of course several stops for greyhound busses go right through several of those towns because why not make infinitely worse for the poorest people stuck using that nightmare bus line. There are lists of these places freely listed online so always make sure to search it up online before planning your trip. It's actually insane these places even exist, but they do so here's a warning so you'll know to avoid them. Could probably do a whole video about these places really

Yeah I am one of those Brits that loves road tripping in the Sates. But, I'm also a car guy so like to buy and old truck rather than renting. But you have to get away from the tourist areas and stay off the major highways. Over the years I've met some great folks on my trvaels, and seen some fantastic sights.

My parents went hiking off the trail in yellowstone in the 60s. The ranger who found their camp said they were lucky not to be eaten by bears. But they were fine so. I have a fear of bears even though I'm never going to meet one over here. I watched too many "when bears attack!" type documentaries.

I imagine Times Square is like a lot of touristy things. You go like "yep, that's it" and move on. Like when I've been visiting a ton of churches, castles, palaces, museums and whatnot, at some point, the next one is just going to be "eh", even if it happens to be a famous one.

Something a lot of Europeans that come to North America don't necessarily stop to think about is just how vast Canada or the US are. As someone who relatively recently drove about 4900km (3045 miles) from Edmonton AB to Nova Scotia, I can say its possible and it can even be fun. But that trip took me 4 and a half days of driving in which my shortest full day just over 1000km and over 12 hours in the car (lost some time because of the weather conditions since I did the drive around the start of winter). Unless you are going to North America for a road trip experience and have time (or the several hours and added expense to fly these ridiculous distances), DO NOT TRY TO SEE NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA ON THE SAME VISIT! For a more European reference, that kind of distance would see you leave London and end up near the eastern border of Turkey/western border of Iran. Driving or taking the train from London to Edinburgh is reasonable in a vacation, going across the bulk of NA is not.

4:33 YES! I’m a Colorado native and when friends and family visit from Europe they don’t understand just how much altitude can mess you up, especially if you’re older or have certain health conditions. Also, yeah maybe don’t go to Pueblo.

If you walking in Death Valley in the summer, take a car door with you. Then, if it gets too hot, you can always wind down the window.

To defend Wisconsin for a second, Kenosha is pretty nice as are the Wisconsin Dells (a collection of Water Parks). Not enough to build a vacation around but I guess of you made Chicago your main travel destination and have a few extra days (and rent a car) Wisconsin might be worth the trouble. Also while Gary Indiana isnt worth it, the nearby Indiana Sand Dunes are also worth visiting if you are in the Chicago area.

I recommend going to New Orleans for Jazz Fest instead of Mardi Gras: better weather, less crowds (only saw any at the Fair Grounds where the festival took place, but v. organised), incredible music (both at the fest and at the clubs) and you still get to see Mardi Gras Indians and maybe even get some beads (I got mine at the local high school parade).

I related to the Irish going to Wendy's. When I was in Toronto, I was at Tim Hortons every day! I was so excited each time walking in! 🤗

Man, I've been lost driving both in Trenton, NJ, and in Camden! It's pretty scary. But not as bad as Kensington to be honest. Glad to have GPS these days!

in 2019 i had half a day in new york so i wanted to visit central park but i didnt want to spent extra for the subway cause the subway system in america is really confusing and also seems to still operate 100 year old tin subways that get really hot so i ended up walking instead, on my walk i had some new york pizza, visited a fun miniature museum and ended up on times square, honestly as a tourist with half a day just visiting the disney store and looking around is pretty fun and took more time than expected, now ive seen it though so next time i visit the US i will make an effort to spent some more time in new york and actually visit central park.

Excuse me! Northern New-Jerseian here! You can go through the Appalachian trail up there! Also, we have some really really nice county fairs. Also, we have some really nice scenery, because you're finally out of all the damn highways. Northern New Jersey is nice, especially for hikers, you just need to go north enough.

I have an UK equivalent of being exited for Wendy's. Thanks to all the youtube guy's from like 2014 i was super excited to go to Nandos. 😅 i had that quite high up on my bucket list when i went to london.

I've been to Gatlinburg twice and am just about to go for a third time. It is a tourist trap but a delightful one, located conveniently in the stunning Appalachians and near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Along the Parkway, you can take ski lifts straight into the mountains, do random shit like escape rooms or checking out the Ripley's museum, and eat at Guy Fieri's fried chicken restaurant as well as a Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop. That's just what I remember most readily from last time. It punches above its weight in sheer number of attractions, and plenty of them are good. Gatlinburg is tacky but charming at its core, feeling weirdly integrated into its landscape. Also, I haven't even mentioned Dollywood. Go to Dollywood.

Mixed thoughts about Tenderloin in SF. I never lived there but I used to work there. That's the theatre district and some of my favorite restaurants are/were there; haven't been in a couple of years. I will say, maybe don't travel alone there unless you are confident you can handle it. I'm a short person who is quite defenseless and I never felt overly threatened after my first week and the first week was mainly because all the rumors. On the other hand, my partner is big and full of muscle and they can't handle it. It really, really depends on your personality. Other than the amazing Arts there, you can find other hidden gems. Like everywhere else, do research and stay alert.

There is a bus that leaves Richmond Va and goes to Chinatown in NY. My son took it and called for a loan to use Amtrak to get back home. They drove like maniacs! We can recommend Amtrak, though!

I've been to the US many times, from San Diego to New Hampshire, from Chicago to Houston, from Seattle to Orlando, from San Francisco to North Carolina, plus many stops in between. I've even been to Hawaii. But there are only two places I've been that I would never go back to: Las Vegas and Orlando. Eugh. 😝

I think New Orleans, outside of Mardi Gras is still a wonderful place to visit. The atmosphere in the French Quarter is great, with good food and some great street entertainers. I've been there on a ship many years ago, and more recently with my wife. We loved the steam boat cruise on the Mississippi and all the other things to do in the area, but don't waste money on a wild-life boat trip- absolutely pathetic. Also in the South is Florida- home of WDW and Universal both of which used to be fantastic, but no longer feel welcoming, even if you can afford to get in the places. Epcot was our favourite park, but the view of the evening illuminations was ruined by all the extra buildings erected around the lake. There is so much more to see in Florida besides the theme parks. Rocket launches from Cape Canaveral (try Jetty Park in Port Canaveral, not KSC for the best view), airboat rides (where you will see lots of wildlife), State Parks, The Keys, Daytona Speedway and many more places to visit. Next year, we shall go again to the Saturday Night Cruise at Old Town, Kissimmee- If you like classic American cars, as we do, then you will love this.

I actually seem to breathe easier the higher the altitude. Yes i know i'm weird. Found this out going on a hike in Shimla India. All the fit folks were struggling and there's me getting better and better the higher we went 😅. Then we came down and normality ensued. So interesting about greyhound being the worst coach in the states as in south africa it's the best(expensive) luxury liner.

When the Wendy's opened here in Reading it was the first here in the uk and there were queues around the corner for days!!

San Antonio TX, mainly the river walk, during the weekend of Fiesta

Okay, but I gotta admit: going off the path gave you a really memorable picture; haven't seen that in any _''things to (not) do while traveling''_ videos before. & I *honestly`* thought that the cawing sound right before was some 🦅going for your camera.

Back in 2001 I did one of those senior citizens coach tours around Nevada like the one in Beavis and Butthead do America. Because everyone on this particular tour was from SE London as we had all found the deal in a local newspaper the tour guides quickly learned they needed to schedule some different stops for the Brits so we saw an authentic truckstop, drove past a trailer park, stopped off at one of those delis where the staff shout abuse if you are too slow with your order etc. To a lot of us Brits America doesn't seem real so we treat the whole place like it's some kind of theme park.

2:47 Just watched the cactus video. 🌵 You really have come a long way since then! Haven't we all...

okay i LOVE this background set-up, the lighting is immaculate

Times Square you visit exactly once. At least I did and I've been to NY a couple of times. Grand Canyon i could just sit on some bench and watch for hours on end without being bored. Photos don't do it justice at all.

"To øl" prononunciation guide written by someone who hasn't been to Denmark in a decade: To: remove the 'rn' from 'torn' øl: say 'bleu' in an exaggerated French accent, add an L at the end, then remove the 'bl' from the front.

Londoner POV here: I lived in Hollywood for three years back in the mid-80’, so it’s probably changed a lot, but I loved every minute of it then. Firstly, people walk there! The street life on Hollywood Boulevard reminded me of home. There’s so much history and things to do. The Hollywood Hills are on your doorstep - Yamashiros, pre-Beverly Hills stars homes, (you’ll recognise many of them that were used in modern films), winding lanes (more like Cornwall than California), and the views across the city’s palm fringed hills as far as the ocean and the Hollywood sign in Los Feliz is amazing). Plus it has great transportation (I took the bus to work on Wilshire Boulevard cos I don’t drive and got to sit with actual Angelenos - they don’t bite!)

I find that drug addict tent stuff really depressing. I thought it was a really isolated thing, but it looks like loads of US cities have something like that nowadays. Most cities in the world will have the odd individual like that, but I've never seen anywhere else where there are whole communities of these people living on the same street.

Gatlinburg, TN is the place you'd go if you were planning to visit the Great Smokey National Park (without camping) from the TN side. Cherokee is the town on the NC side. And as for Pigeon Forge (just north of Gatlinburg), it is a bigger city and is known for Dollywood.

Evan I live in San Francisco. You can stay in Fisherman's Wharf for relatively cheap, but also Outer Sunset area as well. Tenderloin was not the best place to stay.

Australian (QLD specifically) here - little tip if you want to experience our heat but still do stuff, come in July/August. One week it’s cold so you need a jacket, the next week you’re in short sleeves

To be a bit more positive, I went to Sleepy Hollow in upstate NY. It's fame is purely fictional but it was brilliant. Tarrytown was rammed with tourists and I could find a carpark but It was easy to park at the old North Church. The Headless Horseman Bridge was great and the banks of the river had this spooky exposed tree root vibe. I also tracked down Greymalkin Lane in Westchester County because X-Men via google maps. The actual road is unsignposted and unsealed. It's basically a long driveway to a farm. It felt like I was trespassing and could be shot at anytime but I'm glad I went.

I would add Memphis to this list. We went when I was 15 and our hotel room that had outside access was broken into when we were literally 20ft away, the guy had a gun and I was in the bathroom when he broke in and stole a bunch of our stuff. We then found out it’s the 5th most dangerous city in the US. I’ll never go back

I’m British and I’ve been to Gatlinburg and it was very touristy but also so much fun. I’d say it’s not worth going for more than a few days (we did 2 days there on our way to Nashville) but it’s fun as a road trip stop for sure

The last time I visited California, I did visit Hollywood. Not to see the tatty sign; not to see the stars; but to dance with Tinseltown Squares - LA's first LGBTQ+ square dance club. A fun evening, and I was even invited to call one dance. (I'm a square dance caller from the UK) I did grow up in Orange County, California and remember when I was in my mid-teens going to a Mexican restaurant "on the wrong side of the tracks" which actually catered for Mexicans - best food ever. But I like Taco Bell too - one will be opening here in Ipswich next year!

3:10 My family always visited Newport, OR when I was a kid and there was a Ripley's, Wax Museum, and roadside aquarium that had a pass for eachother so we went to all three often. It's interesting as a kid and eventually it just becomes nostalgic.

8:48 The only reason I live in Trenton is because I'm a homeowner. I spend a lot more time in Morrisville, PA which is adjacent to Trenton via the Lower Trenton Bridge ("Trenton Makes, The World Takes"). 13:56 YES!!!!! Times Square can get real busy at times, but my main place to go in NYC is in Greenwich Village for the nightlife.

I live fairly close to Rocky Mountain National Park and I only get fatigued when I go to the peak spots. I’m probably acclimated to high altitude in general. That said, it is a MUST visit place! ❤ I would start with like a 20 minute RT trek tops until you know what you can handle.

Kylie and Russell Crowe talking about their Wax works on Graham Norton is hilarious and worrying at the same time

Gatlinburg is great. Go in either late April/ early May or in November. I say November, weather more predictable and fall is beautiful! More species of trees in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park than anywhere in the world! If you want to see the fall leaves still on the trees though, check the weather in October just in case:

I've been to the US a few times. Agree with both the Hollywood and San Francisco suggestions, but here are my additions: 1. Cleveland train station at the dead of night - we made this mistake and there were gangs in the nearby industrial estate headed towards the nearest McDonalds where we were meeting a friend for pickup. Get your friend to pick you up at the station instead if you can help it. 2. In fact, just avoid Ohio. Youngstown is, apparently, the murder capital of the entire US and is generally quite a deprived area. There's nothing there for tourists, though I would say the one real redeeming feature is a lovely muffin shop on the side of the road. 3. Jamaica Center - Parsons/Archer subway station in NYC. Easily the sketchiest subway station I went to. Didn't help there was an attempted murder on a cop not long before we arrived, meaning that our connecting bus to the UBS Arena was compromised somewhat. Second time I was there it stank of p*ss and weed. 4. Any Waffle House (the chain) - unless you like especially violent interactive theatre. 5. Any food places near Times Square in NYC. Everywhere else is cheaper and better, even the chain brands! 6. Las Vegas if you have kids with you - they'll be bored sh*tless because they can't gamble or drink, and you'll never hear the end of it.

Was not expecting a float full of "minstrels" in the New Orleans Mardi Gras! 😳

Thanks, I’m actually going to USA in October. Driving from LA to Arizona to Grand Canyon.

I would recommend if you visit the Rocky Mountains, you prepare for high altitude and dry climate. Bring tissues and buy a saline nose spray. Know how to stop a nosebleed, but don't freak out about it. Nosebleeds are common here, but pinching your nose closed, packing it with a wad of tissue, and sitting quietly while leaning slightly forward (leaning back will cause the blood to go down your throat) will help it stop. Drink plenty of water, NOT alcohol (you get drunk faster at high altitude), and maybe stay at a mid altitude for a few days before going higher.

Where's the ukulele exit ditty? It's one of my favorite things you do. This was a fun discussion.

As a native Wisconsinite, I feel attacked lol.

Back in the 2000's I went to North America, starting in Ottawa (via a long flight from my home in Brisbane, Australia, with a super brief stop over somewhere in Asia, then a few short plane trips across the states) and then I Greyhounded down into the NE USA, across the northern states, up into Vancouver, over to Edmonton, and then back to Vancouver, all in a month before heading home on another long flight with a short stop over in Taiwan. Yes, I had a lot of late night or early morning bus rides, including a lot of very awkward and uncomfortable experiences with beggars that loved hanging out around the bus stations, and I was groped on one of the buses by a guy who thought "Excuse me but do you mind telling me the time?" while waiting for the bus meant "Come sit next to me on this almost empty bus and then go at it once night falls, please." Not a fun experience, especially while I was sick and alone in a foreign country and terrified to go to the doctor (even though I had travel insurance) because of all the horror stories I'd heard about healthcare in the USA... But the one good thing about Greyhound was that it went all over the place and I could get a month long ticket that would let me take as many rides as I wanted anywhere they went in the USA and Canada (possibly Mexico too, I didn't ask) for just a couple hundred Canadian dollars. I would actually have recommended it if you weren't a vulnerable girl travelling alone. I could often sleep on the buses so that was like having a crappy moving hotel that was essentially free, and they did have quite a wide network. No privacy of course, and no showers or anything, but you could do and see a lot in a month with all travel accounted for across both Canada and America. Just a shame that one guy had to be a so-and-so while I was just trying to sleep off the worst sore throat I've ever had in my life. I definitely recommend travelling with a friend, whether Greyhounding or not!

3:10 The London Rainforest Café (RC) is now called Jungle Cave, so I think it changed management recently. During the pandemic we took our kids to the Disney store and RC to recreate a ‘Disneyworld holiday’ themed day out. RC in London was a massive let down after being at RC at Disney Springs

Heh... Applebee's DOES have "a peel" LOL

I also went to New Orleans during Mardi Gras from Wales and oh my got was it packed but I absolutely loved it! Nothing like anywhere else in America such a vibe and so much culture!

Honestly surprised few people said Hawaii, given the fact that the natives don't want people to go there.

Please be careful with the sponsors, Evan. Beer52 are not exactly great. The "free" case is more like £6 because they still charge shipping, most of the craft beers come in tiny 330ml cans, which already makes £6 for a crate rough, but then it automatically subs you to a £27 a month subscription for the same shitty 330ml cans, and you have to call them to unsubscribe, if you even can.

Born, raised, and still living in Trenton NJ after 35 years. It's really not as bad as Camden and I lived downtown in Trenton without a car for years. Either way, there are many awesome cultural sites and things to do in Trenton. And while you're here you could go to 6 Flags Great Adventure as it's less than 20 miles from Trenton! Had season passes on and off throughout my life.

When they opened a wendy's in my town in the UK i was SO EXCITED 😂 im always going to be excited about fast food brands 😂

In my head we view the road trip like the way Americans view Eurrail. Generally have an idea but sometimes can make crazy assumptions

Wall Drug in South Dakota is super overrated. It's literally just the downtown of a tiny town with super cheap souvenirs that you can get anywhere else in the Black Hills. The only good thing is the fudge, but you can still get that other places in the Hills. Just not worth the stop, unless you are in need of a bathroom break. Also, when traveling through South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana (maybe other states as well that I have no experience with) you can go a very long time between gas stations and rest areas so be sure to plan accordingly!

Honestly going to Taco Bell in the USA this summer is probably one of my best memories of the entire trip 😅😅

I’m in a little town south of Atlanta atm and I’ve been loving it. I mean most of it depends on people :) and I have met some great ones. I love that it’s still beautiful weather here. I didn’t have a lot of expectations maybe that also helps :)

08:29 "Late night eats." Covid: Anything open after midnight? I'm going to change this forever

when i went to ecuador for my brothers wedding first week i was hospitalized for high altitude pulmonary edema going from flat finland to ecuador in 1 trip was a real shock (beautiful country tho!)

Philadelphia, very true and sound advice. It's been that way for ages. I went in the 70s, missed a turn in my rental car and was very glad to get out unmolested...

Serious wincing at the cactus fun... 🌵 Does the US Megabus have Dara O'Briain on back? BTW, nice waistcoat, young man! Banana!

I agree about the greyhounds... In 1990 did Miami to Niagara and back... very little good about the journeys although I loved most of the cities!

grey hound aint bad depending witch stop youre at. the one in Pittsburg is great and the food is fantastic (at least pre and during covid it was havent been there recently) but the atlanta one makes the DMV look like a 5star hotel

"I was fine" says 6ft tall white man. I do love you Evan but you must aknowledge you have an advantage when travelling alone.

I know Pueblo CO. 4th Gen Coloradoan and 1st not raised in Pueblo. Due to the closure of CF&I, Pueblo had been on the downswing (it was at one time considered for the Capitol of Colorado because of the convergence of trains transporting iron ore in the state; it's in the same Arkansas River valley as historic Bent's Fort). It's been slowly improving. The cannabis business has helped it improve. I think it just needs more love and investment. The city has a lot of history and professional opportunities, especially as manufacturing returns to the U.S.

I've been to Six Flags in So Cal a dozen times. Always enjoyed it. Go to Six Flags on a weekday and not around a holiday, that's my advice

Well I am British and recently visited north west Wisconsin , spent two weeks there and had a great time with really nice hospitable people. I really recommend the place and don’t understand your dismissive attitude.

I went on this guided tour-thing to the US a few years ago (it was very weird), and it was just the guide and a whole bunch of middle-aged couples, and then my 80-something grandma and 18-year-old me. One morning, the guide had apparently called ahead and reserved tables at Wendy's and we went and all got served the same thing. Idk, it was the first I ever heard of the chain, but now I'm just imagining reserving a table at McDonald's 😂 It was delicious though

I have been to Trenton dozens of times. But only the station, to switch between Septa and New Jersey Transit.

My first time ever to NYC was accidently during the St. Patrick's Day parade. That was not a great time since I wasn't planning on the parade blocking off the streets! 😆

Hey Evan, NYC here. At first I was Offended that you didn't mention "The Big Apple", but then I read the title of the video again, so we're good. Edit: Okay I should have watch the whole video before committing but whatever, I'm leaving it in there.

I’m a Brit but in 1990 I traveled across USA and lived in Houston Texas for a while. The most positive memorable places were old Tucson AZ, Grand Canyon, monument valley, Hoover Dam. Most Negative Hollywood blvd. I did love Wendy’s burgers!

Re: Greyhound: I used to live in Boston, and my parents used to live in South Jersey. For a while my car wasn't up to the trip, so I went by Amtrak. After a few such, I switched to Greyhound. Much better than Amtrak. Then I switched to Peter Pan Bus Lines. (Do they still exist?) Even better. Buses not as nice, but more friendly, more convenient, and cheaper. Sometimes they even showed movies! (Back before everyone had their own.) Four hour layover in New York with either bus line, though. Had to get used to napping on the floor at Penn Station. Bottom line, I would absolutely choose Greyhound over Amtrak in the Northeast corridor.

2:35 Oh, this never gets old

I find it interesting to go to the same chain restaurants we have at home at least once in another country, just to see how they differ. Not to eat more than one meal there.

Me: *hates traveling and already lives in america and has never been in a different country in my entire life* Also me: *watches anyway*

Since you specified "America" not "the US" most of the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. It's a tourist trap. On the NY side, it is the oldest state park in the US. You can enjoy the gardens, and see the Falls from many angles, including the raised viewing platform (looks like half a bridge across the river) and walking over the small falls in between the mainland and Goat Island. The lines for the Maid of the Mist boat ride tend to be shorter, too. For the Canadian side, skip the lines of cars, and walk across the Rainbow bridge at the end of your day. (This also gives you a view of the Falls most people miss, looking straight at them from the bridge.) Enjoy the view from that side, and go to a casino for a buffet for dinner, then walk back. (For lunch, pack a picnic to enjoy on the NY side, if the budget is tight. Wegmans, a grocery store chain famous for its quality, has a variety of affordable prepared foods, and if needed you can even buy an insulated reusable grocery bag to carry your lunch in.) It's a nice day trip from Buffalo or Rochester. The falls at Letchworth state park are beautiful as well, and would be a major tourist destination if it wasn't so close to Niagara Falls. Be prepared for a lot of walking, as they're "stacked" rather than side-by-side like Niagara. The footpath along the river has lots of stairs, so you do need to be able to walk and take the stairs. It's too steep to build a usable ramp or inclined path for a wheelchair.

I had to take a greyhound once from Chicago to New York because flights were too much on Labour Day weekend - never again

It's funny - your definition of philly is exactly what London is. For example - Pimlico. Back in the 2000-2010s dunno if it's the same now, it was both the roughest yet one of the most plush places in South Central London. You can go from a lovely street down Belgravia side to another and you're immediately in stabby stabby town.

Evan! Houston in August is waiting just for you.

Definitely agree with Greyhound. I made the mistake of booking parts of my trip across the US ahead of time with them and really wish I hadn't - awful bus stops, non existent customer service, "interesting folk", and delays that are absolutely mind boggling in a first world country, both in their length and frequency. Obviously there are some more remote areas where they're the only option, but for most journeys between major cities there are other bus options that are often similarly priced or, when possible, go by Amtrak.

Oh my god, the iconic Cactus Incident returns!

I think the "pool" is the lottery thing, rather than a pool of liquid :D