u/Academic-Sand4540

Hello, I (21F), will be travelling solo to America for the very first time. I will be doing a work and travel program for a few months but before that, I will be solo travelling in Boston and New York. I was thinking maybe 2 days in Boston and then 3 days in New York. I wanna know if this seems like a reasonable timeframe or would it be too rushed? I'm used to travelling in Europe but the way people talk about America, it just seems so huge, like I don't know whether I'll be able to see and do everything the cities have to offer. Do you guys suggest more days in each city? I'll try my best to stretch out my budget if you guys think it's worth it. Also, feel free to give some travel recommendations, what are must see's , must do's, where to eat!!! I've done most of my research on TikTok and I find myself saving everything but I wanna know from the locals! (if there are any reading this post). I also want to know if solo travelling in these 2 cities are dangerous for a 21 year old girl like me? I feel like a lot of non-Americans are scaring me saying how dangerous it is and telling me I might get shot and stuff, but is all that true? Like can I safely roam around the city alone at night or is that not the best idea? Any and all help are much appreciated! Would mean a lot! Thank you!!

EDIT: I completely forgot to ask where can I stay that's not too expensive and what areas do you guys think is good? Are airbnbs in America a safe options?

Hello, I (21F), will be travelling solo to America for the very first time. I will be doing a work and travel program for a few months but before that, I will be solo travelling in Boston and New York. I was thinking maybe 2 days in Boston and then 3 days in New York. I wanna know if this seems like a reasonable timeframe or would it be too rushed? I'm used to travelling in Europe but the way people talk about America, it just seems so huge, like I don't know whether I'll be able to see and do everything the cities have to offer. Do you guys suggest more days in each city? I'll try my best to stretch out my budget if you guys think it's worth it. Also, feel free to give some travel recommendations, what are must see's , must do's, where to eat!!! I've done most of my research on TikTok and I find myself saving everything but I wanna know from the locals! (if there are any reading this post). I also want to know if solo travelling in these 2 cities are dangerous for a 21 year old girl like me? I feel like a lot of non-Americans are scaring me saying how dangerous it is and telling me I might get shot and stuff, but is all that true? Like can I safely roam around the city alone at night or is that not the best idea? Any and all help are much appreciated! Would mean a lot! Thank you!!

EDIT: I completely forgot to ask where can I stay that's not too expensive and what areas do you guys think is good? Are airbnbs in America a safe options?