I went to the west coast of the US for my first trip to the country.

This was in 2018, and the round trip took about 8 days. It was my first time there, and I went with a colleague on a group tour. As two girls, we felt safer on a group tour. Next time, I'll go to Yellowstone National Park or the east coast. This time, the main itinerary was: Santa Monica Beach (I didn't see any dolphins, but I did see seals. The sea was very blue and clear.) I checked in at the end of Route 66. Horseshoe Bend + Antelope Canyon Grand Canyon National Park + I took a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon. Universal Studios Hollywood + Hollywood Walk of Fame I went to two outlet malls and I recommend the Palm Springs Outlets. The natural scenery was really good, and Universal Studios Hollywood is a must-visit. There weren't many people when I went, so the queues were short.