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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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Tag 111-120: All good things come in threes - the final state, Washington
Tag 112: Today is a good day. We make good progress and there are great views of Mount Jefferson and Mount Hood. We cover 32.2 miles, which is Warrior's longest distance on the...
Tag 90-99: Finally out of California
Tag 90: Since the laundromat was closed yesterday due to the holiday, we have to do laundry today. So I wake up at 6:45 to start the machine at 7 o'clock sharp. It's only a...
Day 7: LA: Santa Monica and Venice Beach
Los Angeles 1/2
Impressions from Paradise
Our flight from Seattle to Hawaii arrived at 9 pm local time at Kailua Kona Airport on the largest of the Hawaiian Islands, the Big Island. It was pitch dark night and we were...
Tag 59-67: The end of the High Sierras
Day 59: This zero day was definitely characterized by overeating. At breakfast at Nicely's, I can't finish my plate for the first time on the trail, even though I chose a...
The Last Dragons (and Hours in Miami).
No bites, but sunburn now.
Day 48-58: One pass after another
Day 48: Today, we are once again limited by a pass. After completing the 7.5-mile detour over Kearsage Pass and returning to the PCT, we can only hike another 1.5 miles before...
From Cheesecake to Cheesesteak.
Last day in Washington D.C., dear readers! And today was a bit more relaxed, which was really nice. As a side note, every morning so far we have been dawdling, so that by...
To the countryside & up high.
Day 2 in Manhattan and the city has a certain magic. It's indescribable, but New York always surprises you anew. Muesli with sandwich. After breakfast, we went to the bike...
Day 24-33: Trouble in the Tramily
Day 24: We get up early because we want to have a small breakfast in a cafe before getting back on the trail. On the way, we see a coyote running through the streets. In the...
Pedaling kilometers
Dear travel diary Monday, June 14, 2021 After waking up, we had a small breakfast and got ready for the day. Today, we had the Waipio Valley and Mauna Kea on the agenda. The...
Filmset
Liebes Reisetagebuch Freitag, 4. Juni 2021 Frühstück gab es für mich Fruities, irgendwelche Cornflakes. Essbar waren sie kaum, denn der Geschmack war künstlich und süss. Kaum...
Close to Heaven
Dear Travel Diary Monday, May 17, 2021 Rise and Shine at 5:15 am in the shared apartment. Tired but full of anticipation, finally being able to do the Stairway to Heaven hike,...
Monday-Blues
Dear travel diary Saturday, May 8, 2021 Today Chantal and I had another busy schedule and got up early as a result. After breakfast, we made our way to the bus stop and then to...
Die letzten Wochen in Kanada bis zum 19.12.2020
Unsere letzten Wochen als Workawayer und unsere letzten Erlebnisse in Kanada. Julian wird zum Hundetrainer und Kim wird zur Katzenmutter.
Mesa Verde & Monument Valley
May 24, 2011 / Tuesday / Cortez-Mesa Verde-Mexican Hat We leave the hotel parking lot at 6:45 am. The sun is just rising and a storm is approaching. But as always in Colorado,...
City of Angels Los Angeles
Three days of sightseeing in Los Angeles
From Fairbanks via the Denali and Top of the World Hwy to Dawson City
Sunday August 19th. After 2 x 3 days of 'self-sufficient' camping, Verny needs maintenance, then it's goodbye Denali National Park. A little sad, we drive to the exit and turn...
Emotional times in Phoenix
After a beautiful but also cold time in Austin, it was time for some sun again. Unfortunately, I will probably see gray skies often enough in Germany soon! Kevin wanted to burn...
Across the USA
Our USA tour started with a three-day stopover in New York before flying to Las Vegas to start our tour of the West Coast of the USA. Our hotel, the Edison in New York, is in a...
Death Valley
Amargosa Valley
Yellowstone National Park - Southern Part
The southern part of Yellowstone NP ('the lower loop of the 8') perfectly embodies the stereotype of this park - geysers and hot springs as far as the eye can see. Many...
Grand Canyon & Route 66
The Grand Canyon is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is one of those places that appear far less impressive in photographs than in reality. The size is simply incredible and...
Cedar Breaks National Monument & Bryce Canyon
After 2 nights in Sin City, we continue to Utah, back to nature, passing through Zion National Park, over Cedar Breaks National Monument and Red Canyon to Bryce Canyon National...
Virginia City in Nevada's Bergen
Today we went to the mountains. More specifically, to Virginia City, an old gold mining town. We strolled around a bit and had lunch there. A bit of literary history in...
Fire Alarm
We were driving home from a play museum when Dad and I saw a lot of smoke. Then Dad said, there must be a fire. Later, we all looked out the window and saw the fire. We were all...
Bridalveil Fall, Tioga Pass, & Ghost Town Bodie
Today our round trip continues through the Yosemite Valley with a stop at Tunnel View for Bridalveil Fall. This waterfall can be reached via a short walk along a beautiful river...
Acclimatization
In the meantime, we've found ourselves in the real 'desert' (the Canadian one is a triviality in comparison 😉) and, much to Dad's dismay, we need acclimatization time again....
Welcome to the U.S.
It was a terribly long car travel day 😣. The girls did a great job. And we were allowed entry into the USA 😉. They did take us out and gave us a stern look, but the monkey...
Mini-Special: Funny License Plates
The Americans are indeed a bit 'unique', and we haven't quite warmed up to their 'always friendly but completely forced' nature (and probably never will 😉). However, they are...