Is America all its hyped up to be?

Everyone seems to rave about the US? Is it really that nice?

I moved from the UK to California 12 years ago. I like it, but,as @ReadingMum said, it's a vast place with the whole range of experiences. There are vast areas that are untouched, where little trodden paths get you into unspoilt areas. I live in Silicon Valley, which has people from all over the World, and, for me, is a great compromise between a major population centre (with good jobs), and being close to beaches and large, protected, parks. I'm a four hour drive from skiing, and half an hour from a beach, with the weather to use it. I'm lucky enough (well, could spend enough) to have a reverse commute, so don't get much traffic, and petrol is "free" (and it's "expensive" in California - Americans have a heart attack when they see prices in Europe).

There are places that I still want to visit e.g. New Orleans and Texas (Austin and elsewhere), although I'll get less culture shock than someone that hasn't been to the US before.

There are some areas that I wouldn't want to visit too, including because of the opinions of locals. I'm also often surprised by the extreme religion, which the UK doesn't have anywhere near the same level of.

I second this, plus arrogant, ignorant, and they weirdly fetishise people from Europe and the UK. I've been to all states and multiple cities in each state, and some people were lovely, but generally my experiences were fairly forgettable or negative.

Wow seriously? Every single state?! That must have taken years and cost an absolute bomb!

I've only been to the deep south, where everyone was super friendly and nice (and super religious and racist ofc).

As to the rest... well its so huge I don't see how you can make a generalising statement. You'd probably do well to consider each state a separate country, at least in terms of physical geography.

Everyone seems to rave about the US? Is it really that nice?

Would you say you prefer it to the UK?

Also how did you manage to move there, was it through education or your job (just curious haha)

Everyone seems to rave about the US? Is it really that nice?

Over 11 weeks, I travelled through 10+ states. I personally found America amazing!

Had drinks in rooftop bars and the locals wanting to talk to me on account of my British accent 😌

I went to some college parties, which were also great. One thing to note is Americans handle their alcohol like we Brits did in Year 10 😂

I’m wanting to go back ASAP, maybe even emigrate there after finishing my MSc etc.

People who "rave" about the US invariably either a) have not lived there or b) are obscenely wealthy and will have a "good" life anywhere they choose.

America sucks, and I can tell you that as a bonafide American.

Did you do a year abroad there for university?
Wait nvm you just travelled I can't read

It’s all good 😂 It was an end of Uni present/adventure to myself. Had saved up for all three years of Uni to go.

Never been outside Europe before so it was quite an adventure 😌

I think that’s a massive generalisation. I respect your opinion since you’re a local to the states.

From my experience (relatively limited) of living and travelling across the US for 11 weeks, I found it great!

Another user mentioned above about how the British are “fetishised” and I can understand that. I’d be approached by loads of American girls while there and even locals in rural towns out in the Midwest were wanting to chat.

I may not live in the US but I certainly don’t have the financial backing to have a “good life anywhere I choose”. I saved up for three years to go on my end of Uni adventure of the US 😂