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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.
After a 5.5-hour flight, we land on the next dream island, Oahu, Hawaii. At 6 o'clock in the morning, there is hardly any traffic and we are at the hotel in Waikiki after 30...
This spot on the coast of Malibu is truly beautiful! When you walk along the beach, you can see the cliff and sand dunes from a distance. You can reach the top via a small...
Hey Famile, here I try to post all my USA pictures so you can always stay up to date 🤙🏼 Best regards, Nele
On Wednesday, we visited Calico, a ghost town that is now like an open-air museum. It was really nice there. We were able to ride the train and walk through a real old silver...
Today we visited a beautiful little town called Bandera. It is known in the area as the Cowboy City. As soon as you enter the town, you immediately notice the houses. Some of them...
Nach zögerlichem Start - die jüngste Nasen kommt nach dem Monstertrip nicht aus den Federn- genießen wir noch Lage unseres Boutique-Hotels und des Sees. Danach geht es weiter...
is a movie starring John Wayne. In his footsteps along the Hwy, we are searching for the grave of Jim Quackenbusch!
The last stop in South Dakota was the 3rd longest cave in the world. We took an elevator down to the Jewel Cave and went on a tour. In the evening, we had the best burgers in...
A wildlife park with a twist. On Mechti's recommendation, we visited the Bear Park, where there are also other animals. The tour starts by driving through the bear enclosure,...
The last three nights we spent relaxed on the beach. In the morning, half asleep, we stumbled out of the camper van directly to the beach and in the evening back again....
East Sea Park
Am 12.5 war der letzte Tag unserer Reisegruppe gekommen. Ich muss sagen ich war nicht allzu traurig, da ich die anderen nicht wirklich ins Herz geschlossen hatte. Die einzige...
21.4. - 22.4. Cycling along the Oregon coast is so much fun! It's still relatively cold, but the sun is shining, making the beautiful area even more dreamy!
Since some people have asked me what I have planned for my vacation and what I'm packing, I'll write about it here. I'll write a separate blog post about my packing list. On...
Heading towards the desert. Joshua Tree National Park in the Californian desert is our destination for today. Very pleasant nowadays to drive through these dry and windy...
After the night in Exeter (for the first time since Sunday in a double room, but it was huge 😊), on Friday we drove for a long time through a consistently similar landscape:...
Sorry for the sarcasm in the subject. Today I've got a message that the US Nazis having a rally. So had the other side a Anti Fascism rally. I saw them passing the restaurant I...
Before our departure to Bryce Canyon, we spread two delicious sandwiches at Lake Powell and enjoyed them by the beautiful lakeshore. We even managed a quick dip in the cool, or...
After a long, calm flight, we finally landed in Los Angeles. Compared to last time, the immigration process was easier and faster, as we can now scan our passport and...
Last day....unfortunately...time is passing too quickly! Detour to Chelsea, once must take the subway 🚝. Highly recommended: High Line in Chelsea and shopping at Chelsea...
Third day: Highly recommended and entertaining: Big City Bus Tour! From Times Square to downtown Manhattan. Brooklyn Bridge, 9/11 Memorial A few raindrops in between, then...
Back to Winter! On the journey from Niagara Falls to Pittsburgh, we were once again accompanied by bad weather with heavy rain. After our 4-hour drive, we checked into the...
Our first destination was the beautiful Philadelphia (also known as Philly). On 02.04.2017, we picked up our car in Jersey City and drove about 1.5 hours to Philly with our Jeep...
As we approach the Canadian border, it gets colder and colder. We add blankets and a heater to our equipment and enjoy a few days at a campsite where we relax and plan the...
San Diego is beautiful! Everything here is so clean and tidy, completely different from LA. I saw dolphins and pelicans at the beach, and in the evenings, street performers...
From the highest point of the peninsula, you have a fantastic view of the city. The Cabrillo National Monument commemorates the Portuguese explorer Cabrillo, who in 1542 became...
The first road to the west is only at Lake Tahoe, so we have to drive north and cover the distance there first.
Hello my loved ones 😊 Today we went to see the oldest living beings on Earth, the sequoia trees in Sequoia National Park. These trees are already 2000 years old and have...
Hello my dear 😊 Today we started with a long drive to Salt Lake City. The city is known as the Mormon capital or, as I now know, the LDS Church. In the city, we took a small...
Some wonder about Denmark ?? Well, almost :) Danish immigrants founded the town of Solvang and remained loyal to their homeland. In addition to the architecture, there is...