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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.
Our only full day in Washington DC is over. A very spacious and green city. The National Mall & Memorial Park runs through the city center.
Second goal of our stage reached: Washington DC. Had a bagel for breakfast in the morning and then off we go. On a 5-hour bus tour with the Megabus.
Today was our last day in New York because we are leaving early to Washington DC tomorrow. Despite the rain, we still planned to go sightseeing. Because of the bad weather, we...
Now we made it. After the alarm clock rang at 03:30 am, we set off to Basel early. Despite some turbulence, we arrived well in New York.
7 in the USA in San Francisco.
Roadhouse in Talkeetna
The night over Las Vegas
Our first day in Las Vegas
After arriving in Valdez, we wanted to book a boat trip to the Columbia Glacier for the next day. We found out that all tours were already fully booked. So we decided to do the...
Last leg! Once again we got up early to beat the heat at Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. At the end of the road we reached a vista point of the Palm Canyon, an oasis of...
Today we had another slightly longer car ride planned. Our first destination was the wild west village of Oatman on Route 66. On the way, we stopped at a funny gas station with...
After not hearing from you for a long time, you'll now get something to read again. After our beautiful stay in Malibu, the expectations were high, we wanted another perfect...
Julian's fever got worse overnight. So we went to see a doctor right after waking up. The nearest doctor, who was 38 km away, couldn't treat children. So we drove for another...
and we thought we were in America...how wrong could we be - we are in Denmark!?! Soon after our departure from Santa Barbara we reached the small village Solvang. The village...
Key West, located at the southern end of the Florida Keys and only 90 miles from Cuba, is a special place on this earth. The prevailing atmosphere and the unique 'Way of Life'...
The first morning in Miami started with a hearty breakfast and then we started our exploration tour of the city. First stop: South Beach and the famous Ocean Drive. Art Deco and...
The nightly crossing from Prince Rupert began on a magnificent evening. Driving our stately 'Verny' into the tight belly of the ferry was accompanied by slightly elevated blood...
Right from our first arrival in Seattle, we met some incredibly awesome people! Jon and Teri are definitely among them! We were able to spend a few more days with them before we...
The train journey to...
We really like Seattle, it's a well-organized city with skyscrapers that couldn't be more different, a great coffee culture, and fine craft beers. Here too there's a market and...
It's been a while...
'I have never...
The day before yesterday evening I picked up my girlfriend at the airport and we went for dinner and then went to bed relatively early. The next morning, we both started early. We...
Wednesday morning, after a good coffee, we headed from Boston towards New Haven. The first destination should be Plymouth. Plymouth is a city in the state of Massachusetts. It...
Kingston: Very small but beautiful city. In my opinion, an hour stay in Kingston would have been enough. Except for a small pretty downtown, there wasn't much to see in...
At the airport, we assembled the bikes again... so that the next big step of our world trip can begin!
One of the highlights of our trip was visiting the Grand Canyon, even though the first impression was quite hazy...
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From one of the world's most famous natural wonders