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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.
Now we continued to Las Vegas, the city of gamblers. Here at the Venetian there was a complete Italian city with sky inside a hotel or the Luxor Pyramid, the Statue of Liberty...
From Palm Springs, where we only stayed overnight, we continued to Joshua Tree National Park and then to Amboy, a gas station in the middle of nowhere where we stayed overnight,...
The first day we arrived in Red Rock Canyon, we were amazed by the scenery. The name says it all, as the rocks consist mostly of bright red sandstone. But it’s even more...
How nice to randomly come across a BBQ restaurant in the immediate vicinity of the accommodation. We placed our order with the friendly staff. Steffie opted for Pulled Chicken...
Thanks to a very unmotivated border officer, our entry into the USA went smoothly. Since we had some issues with our car since Alaska, we went straight to our first highlight....
Day 5 was the day of days: actually an easy day until Guitar Lake at 3500m. That was my minimum goal. Done and I was in great time. The ranger I met in the morning confirmed...
Hey to everyone reading this! 😃 There is a slightly longer blog entry waiting for you! 😅 I went on vacation for the first time all alone! There is of course a lot to tell! 😂...
The two days in Los Angeles are slowly coming to an end. My first impression of LA is very positive. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Driving is going better than expected....
Our today's day was all about toys. After trying it for the third time, we finally made it into the famous toy store FAO Schwarz. The line in front of the door was still there,...
We made our way to Boston for Mother's Day. Along the Highway 95, we clearly felt like leaving New York behind. It became quieter and less stressful. The sun helped improve our...
Zum Mittwoch öffnen wieder alle Museen. Ganz klar für uns das wir in das American Museum of Natural History gehen. Unserem Dinofan wollen wir die Geschichte und die Arten der...
At some point it had to happen. The day was very rainy. We used the time until noon to go shopping in Pigeon Forge. Then we headed to the mountains of the Great Smoky Mountains....
Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the reason and at the same time the chosen destination of our trip. And it was incredible. The whole city turns into a party mile. Bombastic parades
Calendar: 28/01/2022 - 20/02/2022Salt Life Villa, Humacao, Palmas del Mar 09/02/2022Playa Se Pasa Bien, Contra Viento y Marea Restaurant & Beach Bar 10/02/2022Evening: La...
The sun was shining, palm trees and wide, endless streets. Los Angeles like in a movie. After breakfast, supermarket, homemade iced tea with self-harvested lemons, it was time...
Heading south! With this resolution, I left winter-cold Boston on Thursday morning. A cold coffee warmed me up while waiting for the delayed bus in a hoodie and transitional...
Boston, the oldest city in the USA, as everyone knows, and the people of Boston also know how to market this image perfectly. A so-called Freedom Trail leads along the most...
Calendar 08.10.2021Valley of the Gods, Moki Dugway to Mulley Point, Goosenecks Point (San Juan River) 09.10.2021Monument Valley, then drive to Holbrook 10.10.2021Petrified...
17.9. The local tourist newspaper tells us about the Ape Caves, which attract tourists with the third longest lava tubes in North America, not far from here (1 hour drive is not...
12.9. Clallam Bay is our choice for morning coffee and wifi at the library. We learn that the American Natives reserves, which include a part of the coast, do not receive...
11.9. We wake up early and head straight to the ferry terminal to secure a spot on the 8:30 ferry to Port Townsend. Breakfast is enjoyed in the queue at the harbor. The crossing...
10.9. We wake up around 8 am. Since we ate so much yesterday, we skip breakfast and head out. A short hike to Park Butte Fire Lookout reveals wonderful views of Mount Baker....
The Pacific Crest Trail begins in Campo at the Mexican border. It stretches for approximately 4265 kilometers through California, Oregon, and Washington all the way to Canada....
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Yesterday we finally got a visit. Lukas, Ben's cousin, is joining us for the second time on a part of our journey and his parents, Birgit and Dino, are also here this time. We...
Heyy, unser Wecker klingelte heute um 8 Uhr. Danach telefonierten wir mit unseren Eltern und frühstückten. Anschließend packten wir unsere Taschen und checkten um 10 Uhr aus...
Hello, The alarm clock rang this morning at 7:50 am, because at 8:30 am Mareike and I drove with Philipp and Manu to Lahaina to the harbor. There, our two-hour whale watching...
Today we were just unspectacularly in Santa Monica. After a stroll through the city with a small fire department intervention, we had donuts from 'Sidecar Doughnuts &...
What a day 😃! After landing at San Francisco Airport at around 6 am after a five-hour flight with United Airlines in the worst Business Class of all time (the Americans even...