Hi all

Hope you can help, I just need some general advice or a reality check. I'm British, 26 and have lived in the UK all my life apart from the first 6months when I was born in the US (my parents were working out there for a few years). This means I have US citizenship, I have my US passport and I'm currently applying for my Social Security number.

I have wanted to move to the US for years but only now do I feel ready to do it. I have set May 2009 as my deadline and I have booked flights to NYC (I don't plan to stick around in NY).

My concern is basically that I don't have a plan yet and: -

- I have no friends or relatives in the US
- The current unemployment rates scare me

So what I want to know is am I taking a very stupid risk if I go over to the states in the current climate? I currently work as a marketing exec in London where I'm happy and the salary is good. I just want to experience america, not too fussy as to where. At the end of the day I'm single with no ties and I feel I'll never forgive myself if I don't at least give it a shot.

Ideally I'd like to do the tourist/traveller bit initially and then look for a job. I will have about £3000 capital.

If anyone could advise me on the best way to do this. Am I taking a big risk not having a job lines up before I go? Are there any places/ cities I should focus on that perhaps have a lower unemployment rate? Any resources or advice that might be of use I'd be extremely grateful!!

Thanks all