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The United States is a vast and varied destination where travelers can experience an extraordinary mix of landscapes, cultures, and city life in a single trip. From iconic skylines in New York City and Chicago to the beaches of California and Florida, the country stands out for its diversity and scale. Travelers can explore world-famous national parks such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon, dive into regional food scenes from Texas barbecue to New Orleans Creole cuisine, and enjoy everything from small-town road trips to major cultural events, music festivals, and sporting spectacles.
What makes the USA especially rewarding is the sheer range of experiences available across its regions. Visitors can hike in the Rockies, drive along the Pacific Coast Highway, discover American history in Washington, D.C., Boston, and Philadelphia, or enjoy entertainment capitals like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Nashville. Practical planning is important because distances are long and weather varies widely by season and region, so domestic flights, rental cars, and advance bookings can save time and money. Tipping is customary, public transportation is excellent in some major cities but limited in many other areas, and shoulder-season travel can offer better value while still providing great sightseeing and outdoor conditions.
The best time to visit the USA is generally from July to October, with August and September standing out as the most popular months based on the data. This period offers warm weather, strong access to outdoor attractions and road trips, and a lively calendar of events, though September and October can be especially appealing for slightly fewer crowds in some destinations and beautiful seasonal scenery.
According to "blessed are the skiers", we're first chasing a hundred Asians! Then the battle for the spot with the best view with the Japanese extended family. But have a look...
The Rodeo Drive was probably the most expensive street I have ever seen - only the most expensive brands and cars and beautiful houses and palm trees everywhere. Even though we...
Today a rather short drive of 200km. Short lunch break with ribs and cole slaw.
Landschaftsgärtner sterben hier aus. In felsiger Landschaft gehts weiter zum Monument Valley.
California Science Center, Los Angeles Football Club, Hollywood, Walk of Fame
Today we are going home Good morning Las Vegas. This afternoon we are going home. Early this morning, we will go to the pool again. There is another storm coming. ...
Today it was “ByeBye Boston” and “Hi New York” on the last day in Boston we visited Harvard and to finish off, we jumped into the Atlantic. And then at 1 o'clock we already...
Great to relax at Courtney‘s and Damon‘s. I enjoyed the Rameson party for Memorial Day with “my family “ and some of their cute kids.
A few more pictures, since I liked Santa Cruz so much 😊. Lovers lane from last week & Silicon Valley (Google).
We spend our last day on the American continent in the city. We start with a leisurely walk at Laguna Beach. Then we head to the Hollywood Sign - a 'hidden gem' so we search in...
Here are some impressions from the national holiday! It's their 241st anniversary this year. It ended with a big firework show in the evening!
On Saturday, May 20, we drove along the coast towards San Diego with our Mustang, our last city in California! There we spent our last 4 nights at the Berkshire Hotel in The...
A neighborhood in Miami that consists of art....
At Tillamook, we enter the cheese production. In the small factory, we can watch all the steps and then taste the different types of cheese. We can also try the ice cream...
Vorgestern noch hatten wir das erste motorisierte Luftfahrzeug der Gebrüder Wright im Air and Space Museum in Washington gesehen und jetzt stehen wir am Ort des Geschehens. Hier...
Arriving in L.A., we first settled into our accommodation and then, after eating, headed to the end of Route 66 at the famous Santa Monica Beach Pier.
We are still at Lake Tahoe and slowing down. The daily routine is always the same: school for the big kids, playground for the little ones, lunch, Kings Beach, ice cream by the...
For breakfast today, we had another full dose including a flight of waffles, pancakes, and French toast. Garnished with chocolate and marshmallow topping 🫣 We can make it until...
This morning started early🙄 Taxi booking worked perfectly and our driver Jose was on time at 6:30 AM in front of the hotel. Out to JFK with moderate traffic after all. Check-in...
After a relaxing (10-hour) flight, the United States welcomed me very warmly. The immigration formalities took just 10 minutes, and the Hertz company gave me the tank pictured...
Houseupside down & and a funny graveyard.. 🤩🥴🙃
StateLine Virginia / Tenesse A great place to visit 😍🤩
New day, new luck for us today. Motivated, everyone had a Nutella sandwich before hitting the streets of New York. First stop, the Fire Department Shop. A must-visit for every...
After a slightly short night, we went for a classic breakfast this morning. Just looking at the breakfast, you gain weight... after the strengthening, we relaxed and took a bus...
My colleague (also Swiss) has just two Swiss roommates. We went shopping with them on Monday and went to a "Mc Donalds" in America for the first time. We all had to say that the...
29.11./30.11.2021 Yesterday and today we played golf on Pine Island. Alden Pines is a natural golf course where alligators can be spotted. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see...
a few pictures. 🇺🇸
After a pleasant 8-hour night flight from Auckland, we landed in Honolulu on Oahu, Hawaii, at sunrise, and were driven to our hostel by a happy Hawaiian. Since our room was not...
30.05. / Monday / Denver After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Cherry Creek Mall, the largest shopping center between Chicago and San Francisco (according to the owners)....