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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.
We then continued on to Monument Valley, a plain on the Colorado Plateau on the southern border of the US state of Utah with Arizona. Monument Valley, which has been depicted in...
Here we were after the Grand Canyon, a horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River near the city of Page in the state of Arizona, USA. It is a tourist attraction and when we...
Next stop was the Grand Canyon. The 450km long gorge of the Colorado River in northern Arizona is incredibly impressive. We were all really amazed here, much to the delight of...
The Death Valley is located in the northern Mojave Desert and borders the Great Basin Desert. In the summer, it is the hottest place on earth. The lowest point in all of America...
day off
At 4:45, I crawled out of my tent with my sleeping bag. It wasn't clear when the sky would transition from dark to light. It finally happened around 5:30. The first hikers who...
...From San José. No need for many words. Everything went great and at first glance, Costa Rica seems to be an extremely child and family-friendly country. We're looking forward...
Go hiking they said. It'll be fun they said
the city that never sleeps
Flying Bobby Orr
Arrived and explored the city with the Cable Cars. On Sundays, many people are out and about. Even the bad guys with their Low-Riders. I'm slowly starting to not believe the sea...
On Friday, it was another travel day for us to visit friends. After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and a quick swim for Egg in the pool, we drove through Asheville's arts...
Just a small addition to Roanoke: In the evening, we visited the Roanoke Star. It was rather brief because it was windy and cold. I highly recommend staying at Elaine and...
On my birthday we continued to Harrisonburg, with a stopover in Charlottesville, where we actually wanted to eat cheesecake. Arriving in Charlottesville, we had to realize that...
I have never been to New York - and that will probably remain so for now
The day starts promisingly with one last look from my balcony in Myrtle Beach. I take two more pictures there with reasonably good weather - they will be the last two for today....
My first view out the window this morning is of the weather. And it's foggy. Even down here now. I regret that a little. That probably means I have to drive the last third of...
Due to COVID, several hotels have now adopted the practice of handing guests a breakfast bag instead of serving breakfast in a crowded dining room. That's the case with me...
The night ends at 3:00 am. My flight from San Diego to Atlanta leaves at 6:20 am. Tom is incredibly helpful and actually takes me to the airport at this time. It's really nice...
A day in the Grand Canyon cannot be topped. That's why it's best not to even try. However, a good breakfast is not to be underestimated. Pancakes, bacon, and eggs keep you full...
Due to the time difference, my mailbox is overflowing overnight. My mother is the first one to congratulate me. I take it all very joyfully, but I don't make a big deal out of...
It's cold this morning but no snow has fallen. The motel is really great, but the breakfast is forgettable. I get two toasts and a coffee. And after hearing German being spoken...
During the night, a significant layer of snow has settled on my car. The sun is shining again in the morning, but it is extremely cold. I receive a pre-packed breakfast, which I...
Despite the proximity to Route 66, I had a peaceful night. It's strange, sometimes you sleep well even though you live practically on the highway, sometimes you hear every noise...
Even without the barking of dogs, I still wake up too early. But that's not because of the motel - the room is great. It's more because my internal clock is still not completely...
The night in our super luxury Airbnb was very relaxing. Absolutely no noise reached my ears, and the location is really great apart from the neighborhood. I didn't even hear the...
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Calendar 13.10.2021Trip from the Grand Canyon via Oatman to Palm Springs 14.10.2021 - 18.10.2021Chilling at the hotel pool, dolce far niente 16.10.2021Palm Springs Aerial...
21.8. After a long drive, we arrive in Pinedale. Pinedale has a similar charm to Custer but feels less artificial. It is conservative, but in a tolerable way. While shopping at...