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Vacation in USA : Highlights & Travel Tips
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.
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Best time to travel USA
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.
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Road trip with ocean view
On the route from San Francisco to Seattle, we have planned 4 overnight stays. Today is the last evening before our final stop in the USA.
Steinige Pferdehufe
We have already had sun, beach, city, rain. And now snow too! Who would have expected it to snow at the Grand Canyon! We started the day at a chilly 0.5 degrees. As we found out,...
Seattle, a story of failures and sin (15.-20.10.18)
The abundance of greenery in and around Seattle justifies the nickname 'Emerald City'. At the same time, it is also a response to the 'Evergreen State' Washington. In 1851, the...
White as Snow
Alamogordo itself was not so exciting for us. However, before our trip, we received a tip from an acquaintance about the nearby desert. Only about 20 minutes' drive from our motel...
Continuing in New York
From tall little houses
Unusual program
Today we took a look around the Garden District around noon. There are many beautiful houses on Washington Street. One more colorful and larger than the other. Afterwards, we...
Above the clouds
After the third day of sightseeing in New York, we have almost covered the distance of a marathon. Today, we started with a delicious breakfast at Broadway Bagel, just like the...
From Fort Lauderdale to Key West
On Sunday morning, we started our long drive to Key West. According to the navigation device, it should take about 3 hours, but with all the stops, we were on the road from 10...
From Miami to Fort Lauderdale
After a short flight on the same small plane (I counted: only 45 passengers got off 😀), we landed back in Miami on Friday afternoon. The exit was delayed a bit as there were a...
Anchorage, Homer
The next morning, we needed a decent cappuccino and to restock the fridge. We then headed to Anchorage under the bright sunshine. At our rental company's branch, we were able to...
Valdez, Landscape, Sea and Animals
On Sunday we set off early to look for animals on the McCarthy Rd. Except for rabbits and squirrels hopping across the road in a suicidal attempt to get as close as possible to...
8th Day - Day 8 (for English scroll down)
The plan today was to drive up the coastal Highway 1. Unfortunately, there was a landslide on the coast which required a change of plans. Hearst Castle had to be cancelled. We...
Wildlife at its very best
Shrine of St. Therese
A small step for a man, but a giant leap for mankind
After leaving Fort Lauderdale, we were warmly and kindly welcomed by our motel owner in Cocoa. She also immediately recommended visiting Cocoa Beach. We gratefully accepted the...
The university city of Boston
On Thursday, May 10th, we left the hostel in Boston and went for a walk. It was beautiful weather and Boston is truly a beautiful city. Everything is super clean and beautifully...
Wall Street and Central Park - Strike!
On Sunday, April 29th, Tim and I took the metro towards Wall Street after breakfast. We got off at Rector Street and were in the financial center. It was really gigantic and...
New York: Stressful, modern and cozy
First, today (28.04.18) we went to a super cute little pizzeria in Brooklyn. We both had a delicious calzone. Afterwards, we took the subway towards Manhattan. We got off at the...
Week four: San Francisco
Now I've been here for a month and it feels like 3 days. On Tuesday, I set out on my own again. I drove to Coit Tower before school in the morning. The way there was beautiful,...
Highway No 1 (USA West Road Trip Part 11)
In the early 20th century, newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst decided to build a castle in the United States that could rival the old castles in Europe. Hearst...
Zion and Bryce Canyon NP (Road trip western USA part 4)
After visiting the Mormon temple in St. George, we arrive at the scenic Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks.
Maui - Hawaii
Arriving in Kahului in the evening, we almost automatically went to the car rental with the excitement of which car it would be this time. However, the lady at the Hertz counter...
Phoenix :)
Greetings from sunny Phoenix. Today, I will also report about the city instead of just talking about the past. Phoenix at sunset My statement about Phoenix:...
Miami Beach vs. Miami
Slowly but surely, I'm getting used to Miami Beach :) Life here is like living on an island. Miami Beach is like a little paradise where everything is relaxed. The weather is a...
USA: Roadtrip - camping through the Southwest
With our journey to the USA, our travel style has completely changed along with the surroundings. Instead of crowded minibuses, we were now traveling with our own (spacious by...
Washington - the city where it all began
Thanks to the Smithsonian Foundation, many museums and attractions in DC are free and worth seeing.
Chapter 2 at 42 degrees
A lot has happened since the last entry. Impossible to list everything important now. Too many beautiful, sunny, salty, sandy, windy, hot, greasy, and alcoholic moments. The...
Monument Valley - On the Trails of Forrest Gump
On Friday, we left at 8 o'clock, we had about 5.5 hours of driving ahead of us until we reached Monument Valley. With all the stops, we were on the road until 5 PM. Along the...
A few stories from San Francisco
It's been a while since I wrote something. So here are a few stories. The City Aside from the smell of a public toilet, the city is not bad. There are a lot of cafes and...