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I have been to America vs I have been to Bali

Both phrases are correct, but they refer to different locations. 'I have been to America' indicates that the speaker has visited the United States, while 'I have been to Bali' suggests that the speaker has visited the island of Bali in Indonesia. The choice between the two phrases depends on the specific location the speaker wants to refer to.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1012 views

I have been to America

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the speaker has visited the United States.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker has visited the country of America, which typically refers to the United States. It is a common expression to talk about past travel experiences.

Examples:

  • I have been to America several times.
  • She told me she has been to America before.
  • Have you ever been to America?
  • He dreams of going back to America one day.
  • They are planning a trip to America next summer.
  • Sep 26, 2023 ...I have been to America” implies that you are no longer in America. The trip (or trips) to America is in the past. “I have gone to America” ...
  • Nov 5, 2021 ... This is the explanation I gave to a friend of mine, but she then asked the question "What about "I have been to America"?". Is the sentence ...
  • Mar 18, 2013 ... Hello, as far as I know is correct: I have been to America four times. But in my opinion is incorrect: I have gone to America four times.
  • 2. I think I can only say "I have been to America for two TIMES" rather than "two WEEK" if I want to make two sentences grammatically ...
  • Jun 30, 2019 ... Synonym for I have been to America There is no real difference in normal conversation. You can say either to mean basically the same thing.
  • Jul 5, 2013 ... I have been to America (at one or more unspecified time(s) in the past). I have been in America for the past two years (and now I've come here/ ...
  • Apr 28, 2016 ... I have been to America アメリカに行ったことがない. I have never been to America アメリカに行ったことがなかった. I had never been to America.
  • Oct 4, 2016 ... What is the difference between I have been to america and I went to america ? Similar questions. "Can we go to Peru instead of Cornwall, Dad ...
  • Apr 28, 2017 ... I am really excited to be joining the WeHaKee team as although I have been to America previously, it will be my first time at a Summer Camp ...
  • Apr 2, 2012 ... ... I have been to America before (I've had the experience of going to America before) アメリカにいったことがあります。— I have been to America ...

Alternatives:

  • I have visited America.
  • I have traveled to America.
  • I have been to the United States.
  • I have been to the US.
  • I have been to North America.

I have been to Bali

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the speaker has visited the island of Bali in Indonesia.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker has visited the specific location of Bali, which is a popular tourist destination in Indonesia. It is a common expression to talk about past travel experiences.

Examples:

  • I have been to Bali twice.
  • They are planning a honeymoon trip to Bali.
  • Have you ever been to Bali?
  • She dreams of going back to Bali one day.
  • He told me he has been to Bali before.
  • May 14, 2011 ... I have been to bali many times but last year was my first time in 16 years, I must say that I loved bali more last year than ever before, no one will ...
  • Dec 18, 2015 ... I have been to Bali more times than I can admit :) I have recently discovered the north of the Island and I highly recommend it. It is very different ...
  • Yes, I have been to Bali, the island where I always wanted to be not for its beaches or pubs but for the inhabitants of Bali. It always amazed me since childhood ...
  • Feb 5, 2016 ... I have been to Bali many times, but have never travelled in a group of 13, so therefor I do not have that much experience with private villas with ...

Alternatives:

  • I have visited Bali.
  • I have traveled to Bali.
  • I have been to the island of Bali.
  • I have been to Indonesia.
  • I have been to Southeast Asia.

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