USA 2022 - The Great Comeback

The last day. Irrecoverable. Until the very end, I kept checking the car rental website, but at prices of over 75 euros per day, even the most urgent desire to extend eventually...

The day starts promisingly with one last look from my balcony in Myrtle Beach. I take two more pictures there with reasonably good weather - they will be the last two for today....

It's the 40th day of my journey - and the first one that is completely different. I'm not going any further today. On a total of 6 other days, I didn't have a car, but I got a...

The beaches of North Carolina really impressed me. So I decide that I want to stay by the sea for at least the next few days. And since my travel plans for the way back to...

If I ever made it back to Manteo Station - I would stay here again in an instant. This little motel just has charm. Even though you don't get breakfast, there is a big coffee...

Some idiot set the stupid alarm on the radio alarm clock in my room for 5:00 am. Anyway, this thing wakes me up at this time. Annoyed, I unplug it and go back to sleep. Then I...

My first view out the window this morning is of the weather. And it's foggy. Even down here now. I regret that a little. That probably means I have to drive the last third of...

Due to COVID, several hotels have now adopted the practice of handing guests a breakfast bag instead of serving breakfast in a crowded dining room. That's the case with me...

The great hotel also has something to offer in the morning. Breakfast is served on the second floor. Actually, it's the first floor, but since the ground floor is the first,...

I wake up completely relaxed. The seclusion here is simply wonderful. I haven't heard any noise at all and it's dead quiet now too. You could really stay here longer. There's no...

The night ends at 3:00 am. My flight from San Diego to Atlanta leaves at 6:20 am. Tom is incredibly helpful and actually takes me to the airport at this time. It's really nice...

The three days at Tom's were simply necessary. After seeing so much, the mind needs some rest. However, I still missed my car. I enjoyed the time being together with friends. We...

The morning doesn't start well. The shower is quite cold. I let the water run for 5 minutes but nothing happens. Well, then I'll just bite the bullet and treat myself to a...

The night was very windy and the wind whistled through the door. But I don't mind the noise. On the contrary, I find it cozy. So I wake up at 7:00 am feeling quite refreshed....

A day in the Grand Canyon cannot be topped. That's why it's best not to even try. However, a good breakfast is not to be underestimated. Pancakes, bacon, and eggs keep you full...

Due to the time difference, my mailbox is overflowing overnight. My mother is the first one to congratulate me. I take it all very joyfully, but I don't make a big deal out of...

It's cold this morning but no snow has fallen. The motel is really great, but the breakfast is forgettable. I get two toasts and a coffee. And after hearing German being spoken...

During the night, a significant layer of snow has settled on my car. The sun is shining again in the morning, but it is extremely cold. I receive a pre-packed breakfast, which I...

As I check out of my beautiful motel, I compliment Katherine at the reception for the great room. She is very happy. And she tells me that she has been to Germany a few times....

I wake up early because some idiot starts his car but doesn't drive off, instead letting the engine run for 15 minutes. Unfortunately, I experience this nuisance here quite...

I wake up a little earlier in the morning and have time to plan the next few days. I'm always about two days ahead. Of course, I've roughly thought about where I want to go, but...

Despite the proximity to Route 66, I had a peaceful night. It's strange, sometimes you sleep well even though you live practically on the highway, sometimes you hear every noise...

The night in my huge bed was good. Funny enough, when I wake up, I see that I've only used half of it at most. So I don't seem to be tossing and turning in bed. Small beds are a...

The night was a bit difficult. I caught a cold and my nose is often blocked. Nasal spray helps, but I have to use it 3-4 times during the night. So, I wake up often. And in the...

The breakfast lives up to its promise. This place is simply a class better with everything. There are even two waffle batters. In addition, omelette with bell peppers, potato...

The day starts with a breakfast burrito. Even though the room was very practical, I still love these spacious motel rooms here where you have space. Bani tells me about the...

Even without the barking of dogs, I still wake up too early. But that's not because of the motel - the room is great. It's more because my internal clock is still not completely...

That was not a good night. There was a dog in the room next door barking all night. Although I used earplugs, I felt sorry for the poor dog. I also knocked on the door but no...

The view from the window of my hotel is unusual. It's pouring rain. So I take it slow this morning. There's a small breakfast here. A bagel with peanut butter and jelly is...

Today probably a lot of people are getting married. Not me. I have to drive on early today. The night was unfortunately too short and I couldn't sleep anymore. Somehow the motel...