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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.
Today we wanted to explore the downtown area of Salt Lake City. First, we drove to the Utah State Capitol, which is located on a hill in the north of the city. It is a...
El Capitan Yosemite
The internet reception is now slowly getting better as we are now sailing near the coast on our way from Florida to Curacao. There are also not as many passengers online at the...
01/08/17 What is going on with Florida? When we wake up this morning, the motel room is cool and the windows are fogged up. A quick look outside reveals that it is freezing cold...
I have a question: What actually connects Chicago with the small town of Forest City in Iowa? That's right - absolutely nothing! Except for the fact that it's a pain to get from...
Since we planned from the very beginning to spend the second stay in LA mostly at the beach, there isn't much to report: Washing clothes in the morning, then shopping at Walmart,...
Today, we were (exceptionally) early risers and left our amazing RV Resort on South Padre Island around 5:15 a.m. One of the main highlights of our trip was ahead: Starbase and...
Silver Beach on Coronado Island sparkled in the sun! Strolled around the harbor among small shops and enjoyed views of San Diego's skyline. After lunch, we headed back to the pool...
Last day in San Francisco! We drove over the bridge to a small town called Sausalito. Very beautiful and picturesque. Fantastic views. Small cozy cafes and shops. On the way...
SF! The day began with a game of connect four. We woke up early since we set the clocks back three hours! Breakfast at Starbucks, the long-awaited morning coffee. We took a...
Coffee and breakfast for the 2 sleepyheads in a cool café, Frog Wall and Santa Barbara Residential Neighborhood Drive (people live so beautifully here 🤩), Butterfly Beach, a...
After 23 years, I saw my host family again. Whether Pat dyed her hair violet just for me, I don't know. But it was lovely to see her and Mike once more. The kids surely had...
Yesterday we arrived at John's at Donner Lake. I met many old friends, and we had a great time at the lake. The big kids love the kayaks. In the evening, we had a typical BBQ...
Today, entertainment is on the agenda. It is the largest spherical building in the world and features the largest HD screen globally. The exterior cladding called 'Exosphere' is...
Took the ferry out to the Statue of Liberty. It was warm and the lemonade went down smoothly. Visited Ground Zero and saw the large
At 7:30 AM, we are expected at the manatee diving center. At 6 AM, we have breakfast with an automatic pancake maker. Delicious. We put on our wetsuits, watch the instructional...
Thursday, January 2 We fly from J.F.K airport to Orlando at 12:10 PM. The bus is ready for us at the hotel at 7:40 AM. First, we make a round of Manhattan to pick up other...
Good morning everyone! First thing this morning, we went to a restaurant for breakfast - proper American style ☺️ We each ordered a menu with eggs, bacon, and I had pancakes...
After having breakfast at the hotel yesterday, today we wanted to eat authentically at a diner. From the cable car, we spotted a fitting place not far from the East River....
Haaaaaaallo dear friends! We decided to stay close by today, as the nature here is truly beautiful! Since we didn’t have any plans on what to do, we got ourselves and the...
On the early arrival day, Hilo showed itself as the weather service had promised: gray clouds, no sun … Therefore, we preferred not to venture into town anymore. We had already...
The morning was spent on organizational matters. Before that, however, we ate the last bagels, this time without the 'wet sausage,' as everything was used up and buying a new...
North Shore
The morning was uneventful. Günther had to work (somehow the trip has to be paid for:)) and Thorsten focused on the days we'll be spending in Waikiki on Oahu starting tomorrow....
Our fourth day of travel brought many surprises in the morning. The alarm went off at 6 am. At first, Regina and I reported feeling ill with typical flu symptoms. Then we looked...
South Haven
Our taxi arrived at 5:15 AM. Off we went to Zurich to the airport. We departed at 09:25 AM on flight number LX 006 to Chicago. We faced a flight lasting 9 hours and 20...
08/07/24 Tiring night, sleeping didn’t really work out 🫣 We are wide awake around 4 AM and stand in front of Walmart at 6 to stock up on essentials. Then we head north on...
Buhh...where do I start after 3 weeks in Oregon? 3 weeks shaped by arriving in a place, challenges, surprises, and excursions. Arriving in Redmond, Oregon, I was first greeted...
Rocky Mountains National Park