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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.
As announced, we stayed exclusively in the Redwood on Day 9. We started in the morning with the Cathedral Trail, which consists of several intergrown Redwoods. The...
After a short beach walk, we reached the distinctive point where the two currents (Labrador and Gulf Stream) meet and create large waves. There were a few anglers there,...
After a night near Jackson, Wyoming and the local rodeo, we drove to the underground volcano of Yellowstone National Park.
The night was very short with 2-3 hours of sleep, but after saying goodbye to Julian and Jinju the night before, we set off at 10 am to the car rental, where we received our...
The first stop on the 2026 summer vacation Hawaiian island-hopping trip was Kauai. And to get straight to the point: This stay left a lot to be desired... Kauai had taken a...
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Today we once again traveled to Sausalito via the Golden Gate Bridge. The place is on the other side of the bay and really beautiful. We had already seen it the day before, and...
Here is a small selection of animals that we saw on the various islands of Hawai'i. We haven't photographed cows, horses or goats yet...
In the last entry there are a few highlights of our trip 😊 And if you don't know the song... be sure to listen to it 😎 See you very soon 🤗
We make a stopover on the train ride in Denali Park. We booked a great log house hotel. The train ride was amazing. Great mountains, rivers and lakes. There was even wildlife....
Today we have a 'transfer stage' ahead of us, about a 4-hour drive to Yosemite National Park. We'll pass through downtown again and cross the Bay Bridge, one last glimpse of the...
Day 18 Today it's time to pack our suitcases and say goodbye to New York and the USA. It was "awesome" and as always very exciting. Meeting different cities, landscapes, and...
The alarm went off at 6.00 a.m. today. And at 6.15 a.m. again😅 But then it went very quickly. Quick breakfast included with the motel (limited selection) and off we went. After...
We actually wanted to visit Naples, but since the only RV parking lot was closed, we unfortunately didn't have a good chance and could only take a look from the car. However,...
Lake Placid is a small village with many painted walls. It also has a clown school and a museum in the old Post Office that houses various items from the past.
We just passed by Cape Canaveral and saw the company Blue Origin Space, a private space travel company founded by Jeff Bezos. Here, anyone with enough money can fly into space.
On our further journey towards New Orleans, we were able to visit the small Gator Chateau, which serves as a visitor center and where you can hold small alligators for free and...
Das Wetter war garstig - neblig, nass und kalt. Wir haben deshalb die High Line auf morgen verschoben und sind zum 9/11-Memorial und Museum. Danach waren wir noch mit der Fähre...
Today we were in San Angelo at the Visitor Center in Paintbrush Alley and visited various old shops. And we visited an artist. I really liked the art in particular. But the shop...
Today is my last day with Rose and Mike. And overall my tenth day here in the USA. One third is already over, it's rushing by like crazy. I asked them not to drive too far today...
A soulless night ends with a breakfast with metal knife and fork. Hurray. It's really lovely how this hotel is run. Grace from the reception is still standing and seems to have...
The night ends at 5. I have never taken so little with me for 31 days. But laundromats are everywhere. I'm making the trip to the airport for the 5th time in a short period of...
Dear travel diary Friday, July 16, 2021 Originally, a day at the beach was on the agenda, but during breakfast we agreed on a cozy day at home. So I lay tired back in bed,...
Dear travel diary, Saturday, June 19, 2021 Since we don't have a car for the next few days, we take it easy and relax. We enjoy the sun, read our books, and occasionally eat...
I have my host family!! And so incredibly early. So awesome. During the first seminar, the organization said that host families are sometimes found very late, but I am...
In Williamsburg you can go for drinks (lots of cafes and bars), otherwise we didn't find anything else interesting there. Brooklyn Heights is good for shopping if you're into...
Today we went full speed! From Brooklyn Bridge, China Town & Little Italy, we went to Central Park, all the way to Rockefeller Center.
We continued to Tacoma by Amtrak train, a little adventure in itself. It took us 6 hours to travel 300 km and we had to check in at the station 1 hour before departure (5.30...