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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.
The first passengers of the Island Princess disembark in Whittier at 08:45. We can already see the impressive ship in the harbor from our location. Hectic ensues as we drive...
On Tuesday we got up early to return the car in Miami on time. We had a three-hour drive ahead of us. First, we had breakfast at ihop (I learned something new: it stands for...
Tadaa! Now it was time again: My 4th trip to America began (of course with the Bee a.k.a sweetheart and honey #texas accent 😂). Although I had felt huge homesickness towards...
Wormsloe Historic Site Savannah
02.06. - 05.06.2018 After a restful night in a real bed, we went to the gym for a little workout before sitting for several hours again. After so many days in the car, you miss...
After a short visit to the lake, of course with a fishing rod, our path leads to the Smoke Jumper Fire Base near Winthrop. On the way there, we already spot a fire in the...
After being spoiled with the breathtaking nature in Banff National Park, we had to continue our journey south. The goal of today was to drive on the Cowboy Trail. During the...
On Monday, May 14th, the three of us met on Wall Street. We went to the delicious bagel shop that we had discovered in the first few days in New York. There was another...
After 10 fairly relaxed hours of flying, we landed in Seattle...
So here I am again, as promised. After a rich breakfast, well basically it was the same every morning. First a small muesli with fruit and then whole grain toasties topped with...
Hello my dear ones, now I finally want to introduce you to the beautiful city of San Francisco. But first, a few details about our drive there. It was the longest distance we...
Today there are not many pictures because unfortunately the smoke didn't leave much room for beautiful photos :(. I spent the day in Oxnard, an actually super cute little town...
Have you ever heard of Pasadena? No? Me neither! But I'm sure you've heard of NASA, Albert Einstein, or the series The Big Bang Theory, right? Well, Einstein spent his winters...
Greetings from beautiful Denver! Since yesterday, I am no longer in the southeastern USA, but I have flown to the southwest to Colorado. Why? Because I love the mountains and...
Best regards from the Florida Keys :) Yesterday we drove down the Florida Keys from Miami to Key West. The impressions on the over four-hour drive were very mixed. On the one...
Wow, today was a beeeaaautiful autumn day, as you can see in the pictures. After eleven hours of sleep (I was exhausted from yesterday!! Applause to all professional drivers,...
So, now I'm mobile again! Since I saw all the traffic in Boston, I've been suffering from jitters, how could I drive here?! Many people ask me if I'm not afraid of flying or...
When I arrived in Kauai, I had plenty of time to explore. I wanted to head north first, but I accidentally took the route south. No big deal, I'll just do the south first. From...
The plan was to take the Pacific Coast Highway along the coast on the way from San Francisco to Los Angeles, spend a night at a beach, enjoy the beach the next day, and arrive...
There isn't much to say about Bryce Canyon. It is a magical land of colors and shapes that has once again impressed us. The most beautiful and abundant erosion debris can be...
This morning we visited "Japantown", which was unfortunately not a great experience, but the tram ride there was appreciated as the children got to stand and lean out from the...
Today we went out to Key West, which is the island furthest out in the Florida Keys, just 150km from Cuba. Known for its delicious Key Lime Pie, which we tried. Vincent opted...
Robot fights have become a part of the American entertainment industry, much like monster trucks or wrestling. Since the Big Bang Theory, such fights have also gained widespread...
A short hike along the edge of the Grand Canyon. It's truly impressive how deep it is and the different layers of rock. Unfortunately, Rene and Antje have taken their camper to...
To my surprise, the autonomous vehicle drives quickly through the streets of San Francisco – somewhat unusual when you usually drive the vehicle yourself. How the ethical dilemma...
Today we spent another day at the Delaware Academy. The German students from Wittekind Gymnasium were required to present in different classes. We accompanied a group (Helena,...
On the school bus
Today we finally went to school: it's called Delaware Academy and it was very exciting and interesting. Many things there are similar to Germany, but some things are also quite...
Today it finally happened! We were at the New York Yankees baseball game in the stadium. It was very exciting and interesting to watch the game. The Yankees won 11:2 against the...