Planning a USA tip to the south any suggestions.

originally posted by: Taupin Desciple
Keep going south to New Orleans, that's a whole other experience right there.

You want him to go to New Orleans in the summer? I thought we liked this guy?

Hell, I have to go in two weeks for business and I am dreading it....

a reply to: Taupin Desciple

Thanks.

Didnt want to go too far west.Only have 2 weeks Id rather keep to Georgia/South Carolina/Carolina/Virginia an take th most in I can from there.

Louisiana/Alabama/Missouri will have to wait for another time. Though want to visit St Louis and new Orleans one day.

Ua reply to: Taupin Desciple

gotta hit new orleans during mardi gras .. best time to go there ..

originally posted by: Expat888
Left back in 80 before they started the micro brew thing .. is it limited to 3.2 like the coloured water they call beer there ? over here on average it 15% on alcohol content for beer ..

You can pretty much get anything. They run the gamut from lighter style pilsners all the way up to beers with ABVs in the 20s and 30s. Those will beat you up and take your lunch money.

a reply to: crazyewok

Most people you encounter will be extremely friendly--even more so because you're British as most of us find the accent charming. I just finished a 2000 mile, 2 week trip through the eastern half of the US and, other than the occasional rude driver, never encountered anything but kind, hospitable people.

originally posted by: Expat888
Ua reply to: Taupin Desciple

gotta hit new orleans during mardi gras .. best time to go there ..

AMEN
But keep both hands on your wallet and don't let ANYONE touch your drinks.

originally posted by: RedmoonMWC
But keep both hands on your wallet and don't let ANYONE touch your drinks.

And try to hit people with as many beads as possible.

originally posted by: crazyewok
a reply to: Taupin Desciple

Thanks.

Didnt want to go too far west.Only have 2 weeks Id rather keep to Georgia/South Carolina/Carolina/Virginia an take th most in I can from there.

Louisiana/Alabama/Missouri will have to wait for another time. Though want to visit St Louis and new Orleans one day.

That still sounds like a good trip. You'll be going through the oldest parts of America over there.

a reply to: Taupin Desciple

That was the intention

Wanted to hit the most historic areas.

originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus

originally posted by: Taupin Desciple
Keep going south to New Orleans, that's a whole other experience right there.

You want him to go to New Orleans in the summer? I thought we liked this guy?

Hell, I have to go in two weeks for business and I am dreading it....

Hey, if you want to experience America, you have to experience it.

Mardi Gras would be the best time though, you're right. I still think he'll be pleasantly surprised at the scenery in the route he's planning to take. It's beautiful over there.

Just looking at both Charleston and Savannah and there seems enough to tie me up for two weeks!

Argg so much to see almost as bad as too little

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus
Those sound good .. prefer good flavour and used to strong alcohol content ..
On the times downriver and visiting back in japan am always the one ends up making sure everyone gets home got them convinced Im not human as always talk .. walk straight no matter how much drink and never get hangovers ..

Will have to check if they export any next time Im downriver in a couple months ..

Whats some good full strong ones ?

a reply to: crazyewok

I spent summers in Brevard North Carolina as a kid, a lot to see in that area. It's about an hour south of Asheville, which is also a great town to visit.

Check out Pisgah Natl forest

www.fs.usda.gov...

originally posted by: Expat888
Whats some good full strong ones ?

There are some good American beers on this list . I prefer the Dogfish since it is relatively local.

a reply to: crazyewok

First off:

Ignorance is not pretty. Those claims made about the US are based on misperceptions, media hype and spin.

I am 60 years old and have lived in the south for the last 50 years. I have never been shot at. I have never been mugged, burglarized or held up. Nor has any member of my family, nor have any of my friends. It does happen, but the odds are very low unless you go places that...shall we say... you shouldn't. If you find yourself in a run down area that obviously looks seedy and poverty stricken, do not get out of your car, but leave the area asap.

Common sense and awareness of your surroundings is all you need to stay safe in the US.

I do not care for Atlanta, myself. If you are going to spend some time there, then take in a ball game. Get the Yelp app and look for nice places to eat. Then head to the Carolinas. Much more hospitable. Visit Charlotte...very beautiful city with some history (not nearly as much as the UK, but hey...this is the New World lol).

By all means, try out the bbq...pick a bbq place using Yelp and you practically cant go wrong

Spend most of your time touring DC...IMO. The Smithsonian is fantastic and the monuments are pretty awesome too!

But whatever you do, do not listen to these fools who do not know the US. You will have a good time, just exercise some common sense.

a reply to: bbracken677

Thanks!

Yeah I dont plan on spending to much time in Atlanta just really the airport really.

originally posted by: bbracken677
I am 60 years old and have lived in the south for the last 50 years. I have never been shot at.

But it's early and not even noon yet. Yeeeehah.

On the subject of guns...
A sneaky little pleasure as a Brit im not supposed to want

But

Can a non US citizen go to shooting range and hire a gun

originally posted by: crazyewok
On the subject of guns...
A sneaky little pleasure as a Brit im not supposed to want

But

Can a non US citizen go to shooting range and hire a gun

Yes! Just try not to aim at Bracken, he has a multi-decade streak going.

a reply to: crazyewok

Yes indeed, and if you ever get out Las Vegas way there are places you can even rent machine guns to shoot.

thegunstorelasvegas.com...