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Traveling to the USA
ESTA, flights, landing in New York or Los Angeles, car rental, insurance: everything that comes before the first park.
Travel Insurance for the United States: Medical Costs, Limits, and What Your Card Covers
A U.S. hospital stay can cost $11,000 to $29,000. Learn what your credit card really covers, what limit to choose, and why national parks require extra protection.
By Erika Müller
Driving in the USA: French Licenses, International Permits, and Rules to Know
A valid French license, the $7.25 international permit, four-way stops, and right on red: essential rules before driving in the United States.
Gas Prices in the United States: Gallons, State-by-State Differences, and Road Trip Budget
Gas prices, gallons-to-liters conversion, paying at the pump with a French card, and fuel budgeting for a 15-day road trip through the American West.
USA Travel Adapter: Types A and B, Voltage, and What to Pack
French outlets do not work in the USA: learn which type A or B adapter to pack, whether you need a voltage converter, and how to charge devices on a road trip.
By Erika Müller
USA eSIM: prices, compatibility, and which one to choose for a road trip
How to check eSIM compatibility, compare travel eSIMs, local SIM cards, and French plans, and stay connected in national parks.
U.S. Time Zones: the 6 Zones, the Time Difference with Paris, and Arizona
Six time zones, two periods when France and the U.S. change clocks on different dates, and an Arizona exception to know before your road trip.
Renting an RV in the USA: types, prices, rental companies, and requirements
Van, Class C, or Class A: choose the right vehicle, compare rental companies, understand the true costs, and learn where overnight parking is legal.
By Erika Müller
Phones, payments, and tipping in the United States: what to sort out before you leave
eSIMs, fee-free cards, sales tax, and tipping: everything to arrange before a trip to the United States and its national parks.
Landing in New York Before the Parks: Your First Night Without Breaking the Bank
JFK or Newark, Long Island City or Jamaica: our practical guide to getting through your first New York night without overspending before the parks.
By Jocelyn Pion
Renting a Car in the United States: Licenses, Insurance, Deductibles, and Comparison Site Traps
French driver's license, CDW, deductibles, airport taxes: what you really need to know before booking a rental car in the United States.
By Erika Müller
Flying to the American West: Which Arrival Airport Should You Choose for Your Itinerary?
Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Denver, or Salt Lake City: choosing the right arrival airport is the first step toward planning your American West itinerary.
ESTA: how to apply, how much it costs, and when to do it
The ESTA has cost $40 since September 2025. Learn how to apply on the right website, what to prepare, and when to apply before your trip.
By Jocelyn Pion
