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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.
On Thursday, we had to get up quite early again because we planned a visit to Disneyland. This trip also worked perfectly with Uber. Four years ago, it was still cumbersome with...
...that's how we felt yesterday when we fell into bed. Even though the night's rest was only short-lived (2 am), it helped. At 5 am, we headed to Denny's. Hearty food always...
14.01.17 Today we get up early again because we have planned a visit to Walt Disney (Disney World). After much back and forth, we decided on EPCOT, the futuristic park. There...
01/13/17 Today we are visiting Sea World. The weather is rather gloomy and it's raining from time to time. Nevertheless, we are on the move all day. Therefore, we'll skip a lot...
01/10/17 After Marco watched the National College Championship until the end yesterday, we sleep in a little longer today. Since David, one of our hosts, is sleeping on the...
05/01/17 After getting to bed later than usual last night, we don't need an alarm to wake up. While Marco sleeps in a bit longer, Yves gets up earlier and writes some emails...
01/03/17 Today the alarm goes off at 08:00 because we're leaving Miami Beach today and heading back to the airport. No, we're not flying home yet, but we want to be mobile again...
Ingredients for Hawaiian cookies
12/18/16 Hello my friends from Romandy Switzerland and everyone else. We leave bed at 07:30, because we want to hike to the 'Hanakapi'ai Falls' in the northwest. But first we...
16.12.16 Dear Diary, This morning, the crowing rooster woke me up. After getting up, I baked a fresh bread braid. Unfortunately, we didn't have a brush to spread the glaze, so...
12/14/16 It's time to move on to the next island. We're heading to Kauai! We wake up, pack our things, and have a quick breakfast. We hurry down and wait for our shuttle bus to...
12/13/16 Today is a historic day - to be exact, 75 years and six days ago. On December 7, 1941, the lives of almost the entire world would change... There had been war in Europe...
12/12/16 Today we take it easy and don't get up until 08:00. After a good breakfast, we inquire about public transportation connections to North Shore, which is not easy. There,...
Now we are sitting at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, waiting for our AC1852 flight to Toronto. From there, we will continue to Frankfurt at around 10:40 PM tonight...
Hello everyone, today we had to pack our suitcases and move on for the first time on this road trip. After three days in the big city, we are now heading into the solitude of...
sightseeing tour
It was back to the coast .... through endless dry landscapes that were still green. The route was lined with olive, orange, and walnut plantations, as well as various fruit...
Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park are actually located right next to each other. Kings Canyon is a deep valley that ends at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. The walls are...
Hello everyone, We have now been on the road for a few days and it's time for us to update you. First of all - we are doing very well!! After our little tour in Germany, we...
HI guys, Now we're on our own. With which means of transport? A campervan, quite comfortable and easy to drive. We just have to clarify the question where to go. In any case, I...
Hi guys, we made the most of our 1.5 days in New York City until the very last second. On 25.05 we had the opportunity to see New York City at night. We didn't have anything...
Spent the day with animals until we went home to cook Bolognese and watch a movie ☀️
High mountains and deep valleys! Today there was no rest in the sun lounger. Walks and hiking up the mountains, overlooking the canyons. Very calm and peaceful in the park....
Gelato at the Venetian, Little Venice. Lots of swimming; a 'lazy river' with flowing water, a wave pool, and many more dips! In the evening, we watched the fountain show at...
Beautiful large waterfalls! Great nature and lovely walks in the park. Then we went home to the house we rented and ate meatballs we brought with us on the way here from Ikea 😉
Goodbye Miami and hello Florida Keys! We are now in Marathon at the resort. Luxurious and idyllic. We have seen a Nurse Shark in the harbor and walked over the Seven Mile Bridge...
Today and yesterday were spent swimming all day. In the pool and the sea. When we swam and looked out to sea, we saw dolphins jumping! And there has been more food, good thing...
Even from a distance, one can see the impressive 'Morro Rock' - the landmark of Morro Bay. The long-extinct volcano shapes the landscape of the beautiful bay. Next to it...