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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.

All travel reports from USA

Cape Coral 19.07. - 21.07.

From Clearwater Beach, we continue south to Cape Coral. Bridge to Cape Coral Along the way, we try out a Waffle House. There, we see an advertisement for employees and...

San Diego, CA (3)

Bagby Beer Company A very beautiful brewery awaited me in Oceanside (San Diego County). The brewery had an open layout, so you could sit at the bar, watch the brewing process,...

Milwaukee, WI (8)

Sprecher Brewing Company One of the oldest craft breweries in Milwaukee (est. 1985). They consistently have good beers, such as a Triple IPA with pineapple notes, but also good...

Grand Canyon West

At shortly after 8am, the alarm clock rings. We head to the Grand Canyon West. It's a 2.5-hour drive, but it's worth it. The Skywalk at Eagle Point with its glass floor is...

Burlington, VT (6th-11th February) (1)

With a 4-hour bus ride, I went to Burlington, Vermont. Many people have told me that Vermont is a small state but has very good and many breweries. In the top rankings of...

Tag 54-56 Kauai

21.1. The flight goes from Hilo via Honolulu to Lihue. The usual game at the car rental company. This time the car stays small.😊 Kauai makes a great impression right away. What...

Tag 49 Pearl Harbor

We are supposed to be picked up at 9:30 am. The car will come at 10 am after 2 calls. Hang loose, island time.🙄 But we can enter the Navy grounds without standing in line. We...

Holy donkeys instead of cows - the American India

Even three donkeys, we take a detour via Oatman and Ostman Hwy. Although today's route is already long. Here, the donkeys live among the people. Whoever thinks they make way is...

What a ditch!

Even the rain follows us to the Grand Canyon and washes us off with some sack cement. After hanging out in the supermarket for 1 1/2 hours, we dare to go out again and go back...

I. Hoover Dam 19.8.18

Since the Hoover Dam is only 45 minutes away from Las Vegas, we spontaneously included it in our itinerary. On the way there, you pass by the Lake Meadview View Point, which we...

San Diego 16.9.18

Today the actual road trip started: picking up the rental car at L.A. airport :) The shock was big and Marcus was a bundle of nerves when the desired Mustang was missing among...

Fire in Bryce Canyon

Don't worry - none of the planes burned down. However, there is a wildfire in the canyon. We can't really go in.

Capitol Reef National Park

Ein etwas spontaner Halt war der Capitol Reef NP. Den das Bild ist auf unserem Wohnmobil hinten drauf. War aber leider nichts besonderes mehr nach Grand und Bryce Canyon. Aber...

My arrival in the USA

Here you will get a first glimpse into my first days and experiences. I have already experienced a lot and am looking forward to the coming year.

Big Sur the most beautiful part of the PCH

It is difficult to describe how impressive the road winds along the coast. Every few meters, you would want to stop and take pictures. It is clear that the part of Highway 1 at...

Coronado Beach

Today we visited Coronado Beach, which is located in front of the famous Hotel del Coronado. The beach has been named one of the top 10 most beautiful beaches in the USA...

2-day Sightseeing Marathon [Part 2]:

The next day, we naturally started early. And so, half an hour after the opening, we were already at Madame Tussauds, where we admired the lifelike wax figures. But it wouldn't...

Day 15: Port Angeles

Today is the day: we are going to fulfill my big dream of seeing Orcas. We first see seals and a lot of smoke. Shortly before the Canadian coast, we spot a whole family of...

Day 14: Seattle

Seattle is still covered in dense smoke, so we are searching for the colorful places to add some color to the grayness. After picking up our rental car, we pay a visit to Jimi...

Goodbye Seattle

The Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum, Gas Works Park, the Great Wheel by night.

Six Flags - Great America

Last weekend, I went to the amusement park Six Flags - Great America with two friends. It's about a half hour drive from us. We had a lot of fun and went on almost every roller...

Los Angeles 01.05.-05.05.2017

On Monday 01.05. we drove from Santa Barbara on Route No. 1 to Los Angeles. On the way to the City of Angels, we zoomed past beautiful coastal sections and bays. We also...

Seattle 16.04-19.04.2017

On Easter Sunday, we flew last minute with United (an airline that has recently been in the news for negative reasons) from Chicago to Seattle. After about 4 hours of flying,...

Columbus 09.04-11.04.2017

In Cleveland, we spontaneously decided to go to Columbus next. Wow, what a good decision we made! When we started our 2.5-hour drive to Columbus on Sunday, we were once again...