Gap Years and Backpacking in the USA

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Gap Years and Backpacking in the USA

Gap years and backpacking in the USA is an adventure on every level. The USA is huge and has the world's third largest population with more than 300 million people. That's makes it a pretty big country in anyone's books! And it’s the people that make it so much fun.

There is something in the US for everyone - buzzing cities, wide-open spaces, every kind of beach, endless opportunities for adventure and much much more. Often it gets overlooked as a gap year destination but you could easily spend months travelling around the country and still not see everything! One of the world's great road trips is driving from coast to coast, from New York to San Francisco, and it's a popular route to take.

Lots of people think they know the country because of the ubiquity of American TV and film, and the way US politics are reported globally, but in fact it’s full of surprises and the only way to experience it is first-hand, so make sure you add it onto your list of destinations to see on your gap year!

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Massachusetts is small in terms of size for the United States of America, and yet it still packs a big punch. It's a bit of a dream for backpackers and travellers, and that's because there's so much to see and do.

Located in the heart of New England, about four hours north of New York City, Massachusetts offers urban nightlife, winding country roads, authentic seaside villages, and vast beaches with rolling sand dunes.

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