5 - The American dream within her reach

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Limited in terms of an interesting way of life or culture, the United States will capture your imagination rather through its spectacular landscapes. Whether it be the national parks, the lakes, the Rockies or the Louisiana plantations you'll get your fill, that's for sure. Shopaholics and lovers of the big city will also find happiness with New York, Miami, San Francisco, Chicago and Los Angeles welcoming you with open arms. Overall a very safe country, America does not pose any more of a problem to single female travellers than elsewhere. All the same, pay attention in the larger cities and be aware of your surroundings. The American people are by their nature, joyful, smiling and ever positive so to blend in try and be the same and try not to get worked up. There are certain taboo conversations topics too which you'd do well to avoid such as religion, abortion, the death penalty and gun ownership. Topless bathing is forbidden in the States. So you should have no worries about setting off on your great American road trip.

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