I Went To The Country I Was Told Not To Visit

Before visiting the USA, I’ll admit I was slightly nervous. Like many people outside America, I’d seen plenty of international news, but I wanted to experience the country for myself rather than judge it through the headlines. So I travelled to Boston, Massachusetts, to see what it was really like.

In this USA travel video, my brother Hugh and I explore some of the best things to do in Boston, from the Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill and Boston Common to the city’s historic waterfront. Along the way, I share my honest first impressions of America, try iconic Boston food like lobster roll and clam chowder, and discover why this historic city completely exceeded my expectations.

Although I originally travelled to America to follow Scotland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this series is about much more than football. If you’re planning a trip to Boston, searching for a USA travel guide, or simply curious about what America is really like from a Scottish perspective, I hope this video inspires you to see it with an open mind.

In the next episode, my brother and I rent a huge RV and set off on a 1,600-mile road trip from Boston to Miami… but things don’t exactly go to plan.