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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.

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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Welcome Days NYC

The next morning, we already went to New York. OMG, I love this city! Everything really looks exactly like in the movies, if not even better! The buildings were truly impressive....

Gray day on the west coast

The tour is coming to an end.

Days 153 to 154: Salmon Madness on the Kenai Peninsula

In the morning, we visited a SeaLife Center in Seward that showcased a large variety of marine animals and bird species found here in Alaska. The highlight was the largest...

Joshua Tree National Park

On our 4th day, it was time to wake up early. We all sat down for breakfast at 7 am. At 8 am, we set off for Joshua Tree National Park. There, the adventurers also had...

21st Day - day 21 (for English scroll down)

Getting up early to avoid the crowds and heat. With a picnic and plenty of water, we took the Zion Shuttle Bus, which went parallel to the Virgin River, up to the end of the...

13th Day - Day 13 Today was an extremely early wake-up call. We left at 5 am to go to Yosemite to avoid waiting 2-3 hours at the park entrance... While I enjoyed the sunrise, Zoë fell back asleep... 2 hours later, we reached Yosemite and after a coffee, we set off to Verna Falls. Only 5 km but with an elevation gain of 800 meters. As someone who is not really a fan of hiking, we actually enjoyed the early morning walk. Especially the mist from the waterfall was a refreshing way to cool off. Although we could smell the announced fire, the visibility was still crystal clear, but unfortunately, it got significantly worse in the afternoon. We wanted to go to the highly praised Glacier Point, but it was closed due to the fire. Then we wanted to go river rafting, but the rivers did not have enough water. The horse riding and bike rental were also closed due to the fire and smoke. So we had no choice but to relax and swim at a sandy beach by the river. However, as time went on, it became exhausting because the air quality was really bad. We could hardly see the surroundings anymore, which was a shame because we could still see the outlines of the mountains and imagine their beauty. However, on our way back, we saw a female black-tailed deer nursing her fawn... so cute! We settled into our quite fancy tent, took a shower, and went to the Majestic Hotel, which truly lived up to its name. I got my highly praised Margarita and Zoë had the non-alcoholic version. The waitress wanted to see my ID to confirm that I was over 21. Yes, it happens to me all the time 😊

Early morning

9. Tag - Day 9 (for english scroll donw)

This morning we went to the Monterey Aquarium. It was very well done, animal-friendly, and informative. Unfortunately, we're not very good at parking in the US. First, we paid a...

USA 18.07.18 Route 66 / Las Vegas

From the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas Sunrise at the Grand Canyon The alarm clock is set at half past 4 today so that we don't miss the sunrise at Mather Point. (This is the...

Tag 26: Mt. Rainier National Park: 17.07.2018

After a surprisingly restful night, we discussed whether we really want to leave the dirty hut. All the alternatives were either not better or far beyond our budget. It's crazy,...

USA 16.07.18 Page-Grand Canyon

From Page to the Grand Canyon South Rim There are gas stations with TVs here. And breakfast at McDonald's. Our route from Page to the Grand Canyon takes us to...

14/07/18 Monument Valley and Page, Lake Powell

From Cortez to Monument Valley to Page Today we woke up again at 6 am and after a quick breakfast we set off towards Monument Valley. Today we have to drive a long distance...

Shoppingterror Deluxe

Today was all about the embodiment of consumer frenzy. Promptly at 9:30 AM, we hopped into our horsepower-loaded vehicle and headed to the Sawgrass Mill Shopping Center, which...

08.07.18 Tropic - Moab

Across Utha Good morning😀 It's 5:55 am. Jürgen is still sleeping, I'm already wide awake and excited about the day. So, everyone showered and awake and hoping to find...

Downtown Minneapolis//US Bank Stadium

It was early morning again because we wanted to take the express bus to downtown. It cost $3.25 instead of the expected $2.50. But the machine was picky, so Benedikt paid $3.50...

San Francisco: Exploring the hilly city

20th - 22nd May San Francisco is an amazing city! It was especially great because we got accommodations with another cyclist right next to Pier 39. A stroke of luck for us! ...

At Pacific Coast Highway you meet people from all over the world

10.5. - 14.5. We have been on the road with some other cyclists for four days now. It was a great group! Sarah from England, Marie-Claude from Canada (Quebec), Andrew from San...

Roadtrip: New York - Ithaca - Niagara Falls - Toronto

After my 6-hour cheap flight without anything to drink (😂), I arrived in New York at 8:00 am on time. The day before, I booked a shared transfer for €17 to the hotel through...

Seattle - San Francisco: Die ersten paar hundert von 1500 KM geschafft!

11. -13.4. Bei immer noch schlechtem Wetter sind wir Richtung Westküste aufgebrochen. 80 Kilometer bei strömendem Regen waren ganz schön anstrengend. Aber wir konnten Gott sei...

ByeBye Hawaii: Around the island in 5 days - now off to Seattle

Look at the toilet signs in Hawaii! So cool!

Hawaii 🌺 - Oahu

This is one of my favorite pictures! However, it seems too perfect.

Tag 252: Joshua Tree National Park

From my namesake, the tree, dusty desert, and green fir forest

Joshua Tree National Park

Another weekend with many new experiences and adventures: a Steve Aoki concert, a stolen cell phone, and looots of cacti…

Tag 244: New York City

From a colorful glimpse into the city that never sleeps

New York City

I'm back in NYC. The city is still that crazy... Awesome! My favorite bar, Jimmy's Corner, still exists. Jimmy is now 87 years old. Wow. This time I'm staying in Queens. The...

San Diego - America's finest City

Last weekend, we spent time in America's finest City. San Diego truly deserves this title: we are impressed by this beautiful city, just two hours away by car...

Baseball & Huntington Beach II

Even if the budget doesn't allow for a road trip, there's plenty to do in Orange County and Fullerton is the perfect starting point for the most beautiful day trips...

Nashville, Tennessee

Je pensais que je pouvais me remettre de Las Vegas... Je n'avais aucune idée de Nashville. Tout ce que je savais, c'est la musique. J'ai séjourné ici pendant une semaine,...

Los Angeles and Bye Bye Car

Get in, buckle up and go!