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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.
Fortunately, it stays warm and therefore becomes a little more comfortable now. I'm leaving St. George, briefly passing through Arizona, and visiting the 'Valley of Fire' State...
Drive from Churzit in a short time through three states, Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah, to Jackson. Most cities/towns have been founded by European Mormons, so I drive through Paris,...
Yesterday it was time to say goodbye to Ilwaco and head to our final destination. But first, we made a stop at Cape Disappointment. We were looking for the lighthouse, which is...
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After a noisy night (the main water pipe of the hotel went through our wall), we set off on our journey around 10 o'clock.
Alcatraz tour
After an equally turbulent return trip on the ferry, we arrive at the harbor of Homer at midnight. Unloading also takes an hour here with the few cars, as the MV Kennicott is...
Today we left Key West with heavy hearts on one hand, but on the other hand we were a little in a hurry and looking forward to our new adventure. And it really was. The way back...
We arrived in Florida after a short flight, more precisely at Fort Lauderdale Airport. As we disembarked from the well-air-conditioned plane, we immediately noticed the...
Yesterday, the best-of-tourist program was on the agenda: a trip to the Statue of Liberty and a visit to the observation deck of the Empire State Building. To escape or rather...
Let's go, 7:30 am
28.3. As this is our very first flight with our bicycles, this time there is a more detailed report about it. We have already asked some cyclists we met, the questions 'How...
Under the bright sun, we obtained our 7-day National Park Pass. Full of anticipation for the lava fields, we gathered information at the Visitor Center on where to admire liquid...
Today I am sending you a few impressions from the beautiful cities of Flagstaff and Sedona, both located in northern Arizona =) Flagstaff is a relatively small city with only...
Today it worked out :) My first hike in beautiful Colorado. With cold 0 degrees, but gorgeous sunshine, it was a lot of fun. The mountains are simply magnificent.... Even though...
Today I woke up after a short night. The reason: constantly changing hostel guests in our 6-bed room. Hostels are really great for meeting people and being able to travel...
Today I was able to sleep in a bit longer since I only had about four hours of driving (+ time in the park) ahead of me. In the morning, there was free breakfast at the hotel...
After a pleasant night in a comfortable room, we continued on Tuesday: The drive to Yosemite National Park, one of the most visited parks in America, took about 4 hours. We made...
I was very curious to see what was waiting for me in the new place Jackson / Jackson Hole (I read that the area around the airport was apparently called 'Hole' because it is...
Flight NYC, July 24, 2017
On Wednesday, we visited a not yet well-known tourist destination (unless you follow social media stars like the Kardashians - no, that was not my idea 😁): The Malibu Wine...
Our plan for today: sleep in so we can enjoy a late breakfast, then inform the reception that we will be checking out soon and ask them to call a taxi to the car rental. Of...
News about what we experienced in the first part of our West USA trip.
The theme of the day was: Elvis Presley. Since we had found accommodation in Tupelo, Mississippi, we spent the night in the city where the King of Rock 'n' Roll was born on...
Skyline of Miami My stay in Florida continued to Miami, about a short drive of one hour from Fort Lauderdale, where the QE anchored with 6 other huge American cruise ships...
20/21.01.17 After jumping forward three time zones, we sleep until 10:00 AM LA time. At 12 o'clock we take the hotel shuttle to the airport in pouring rain and head to the Air...