Right off the bat, I should mention that this post is mostly geared toward my American followers, but if you’re not, that’s ok too. As an American, I’m learning more and more as I travel that while the rest of the world is amazing, we have some pretty incredible places right here at home in the USA as well. Just this year Nick and I have explored the gorgeous Antelope Canyon, taken in the vast Grand Canyon, watched the sunrise over the beaches of Hawaii, stared in awe at the landscapes of Alaska, and chased Fall foliage in Vermont. And while those were the highlights, next year we’re hoping to explore even more of the USA. So if you had any doubts on how amazing America is, here are 10 reasons you should see more of the USA!
1. The USA has some of the most unique landscapes in the world.
From the evergreen forest of the Pacific North West to the prairies of Middle America to the swamps of Florida to the deserts of Nevada and the fjords of Alaska, the USA is home to some of most unique and incredible landscapes in the world.
2. It’s close to home.
If you’re an American, it can often times be easier to just travel within your own country.
3. It can be cheaper than traveling overseas.
Without having to go long distances, you can find great deals exploring your own backyard!
4. You can see more in shorter distances.
Wherever you head in the USA, there is a lot around every area. It’s easy to base yourself in one section of the country and see a lot in short distances in your surrounding area.
5. There are so many diverse cultures within one country.
The USA is really like many smaller countries all in one. By exploring the USA, you’re opening yourself up to seeing so many different diverse cultures but all within the borders of one country.
6. For whatever type of trip you want, you can find somewhere in the USA that has it.
If you want beaches, we’ve got it. If you want desert, we’ve got it. If you want evergreen forests, we’ve got it. If you want to party, we’ve got it. If you want to escape, we’ve got it. If you want huge sprawling cities or wide open country, we’ve got it. We pretty much have a place for whatever you want in any sort of trip.
7. No need to get the passports out.
While I love traveling abroad, sometimes it really is just easier to not deal with getting out passports, dealing with visas or making sure your cell phone has a foreign data plan.
8. There is no need to take so many vacation days.
While you might need a full travel day on each end of a trip abroad, if you stay closer to home you won’t need to burn so many vacation days!
9. It’s fairly easy to get around.
The USA is pretty easy to get around, whether by car, train or plane so a trip to any place in the US is going to be decently accessible.
10. It’s important to know and see your own country.
While it seems so fun and exotic to travel abroad, it’s so important to see more of our own country and see how amazing it really is!
Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki says
There is so much of the US I want to explore. Whenever we live there again I have lots of travel plans.
Casey says
There is so much to see! I’m sure your list will be long! 😉
Camila @ AdventitiousViolet says
Obviously I’m not American and don’t live in North America anymore, but I totally agree with the idea of this! I think local travel as so much amazing advantages. But I would love to do a road trip around North America one day too!
Casey says
Local travel is so important – no matter where you live!
Emily of Em Busy Living says
I feel so lucky to have visited so much of the US over my lifetime. There is still so much left to explore, too! I’ll never run out of places and things to see.
Casey says
So true! It’s a pleasure to see more of the US – a country with so much to see!
Danielle - Live Recklessly says
I can’t agree more! Though I’m not American, I’ve been lucky enough to live here for the past 14 months, and I dread the fast-approaching day when my two year work arrangement ends. There is just so much to see and experience here, and I haven’t even come close to seeing half of what I hope to! My time here has definitely reinvigorated a love of local travel, so I’ll be exploring wherever I end up next 🙂
Casey says
There is so much to see! So glad to hear you love my country and the places in it! 🙂
Kristin | Eat. Fly. Love. says
All of these are so important, but I think #10 really ranks up there. I feel like we have a responsibility to see and understand our country, to learn about and connect with all the extremely diverse people who make up that country. And we just might discover some pretty amazing things in the process!
Casey says
Totally! How can we ever fix our issues or come together when we know nothing of how others in our country live!
Danielle Theriault says
I totally agree! While my husband and I are currently living and traveling in Europe, we can’t wait to get home and see what the US (and Canada, too!) has to offer us! So many things to see, do and experience! It’s also worth mentioning that we have so many different cultures in the US: New Orleans, Boston, Portland, etc. I can’t wait to see them all! Thanks for sharing! | http://ourpassportpages.com/
Casey says
Totally! The US and Canada have so much to see! And yes you’re right, so many different amazing cultures in each part of the country!
Macy Volpe says
This was an awesome post! These reasons are all important and eye opening! We started traveling more within the USA this year and it’s been an amazing experience. We’re halfway done with the states now, and even more excited to see more.
Casey says
It really is such an amazing experience to explore our home country!