February 13, 201214 yr I went to Mexico for mine - I can certainly understand your apprehension to go out of the country, especially if you have no experience with it or if you're not familiar with anyone that has. Sometimes it doesn't matter how far away you go, whether its the next town a few hours away or another state, sometimes because you're alway from your surroundings, it can feel like another planet. I hope you find the answers you're looking for.