Travelogues California

We continued to Porterville, which was only intended as an overnight stop and starting point for Sequoia National Park. The route passed by Lake Isabella and countless beautiful...

Denny's After yesterday was very tiring for everyone (I myself fell into bed around 7:30 PM and didn’t wake up until 7 AM), it was clear that today would be a day for regeneration...

Today there's less text, but a lot more pictures. When you’re in Yosemite, it quickly becomes clear why this is one of the most popular national parks in America. Breathtaking...

Memorial Day is actually a 'serious' matter. It honors all fallen US soldiers who have died in battle for their country. However, Memorial Day Weekend is primarily one thing for...

We didn't spend the rest of our time in California in the big cities, but in a few other national parks, which, like the big cities, are numerous in this state. But the first...

Our first stop on the way to San Francisco was a detour inland to the Enterprise rental car lot in Ukiah, where we wanted to trade in our old car (a Nissan Versa, by the way,...

September 29 - October 8, 2022 Hello San Diego! We have officially reached the end of our second stage, 'West Coast USA.' It's crazy how fast time flies, and everything we have...

09-11.09.2022 After visiting all the Redwood forests and enjoying many beautiful beaches along the coast to the south, we head towards San Francisco. We spend a morning at...

04/09/2022 Sunday Hello California! Today we want to visit the oldest trees on our planet, the Redwoods.At the Visitor Center, we will be equipped with the best tips for...

For today's day, I only made a rough plan. I have some muesli for breakfast, Andreas gets his breakfast at a Japanese center in the Grand Central Market. We take the small cable...

After our second night in Crescent City, we pack our backpacks again, as today we are heading to San Francisco. We grab something for breakfast and head to the harbor to enjoy a...

We wake up early at 8:00 AM. Andreas is already fully dressed, while I quickly take a shower. We first head to the sea and take a few photos. It would be too far to walk into the...

Bakersfield? What is there in Bakersfield, really? To be honest, I have no idea, and I don't really care. However, Bakersfield is located almost exactly between Fremont and our...

On the Road As a base for day trips towards Yosemite National Park and beyond, I chose the small town of Fowler (6,000 residents) near Fresno. I didn't want to go back to a big...

Today’s day was all about: swimming, exploring the nearby area (that is, El Segundo), and relaxing. For swimming, we went to the nearby Dockweiler Beach, where...

First real day in San Francisco 🌉🐾 Well-rested and full of energy, we started our first real day in San Francisco at 6:30 AM. The early hour had something magical about it –...

A quick jump back to the beginning of our road trip: My 25-year-old Austrian paper driving license puts a smile on the face of the friendly junior employee at the rental car...

The drive from Bishop to Las Vegas is the longest and most remote stretch of our trip, so I thoroughly check the car (especially the tires and air conditioning) one more time....

..except for sausages, which have two 😉 Unfortunately, these 5.5 weeks really flew by. To finish off, we treated ourselves to a particularly lovely camping experience in...

Day 68: Last night, I slept very well. Unfortunately, we have to leave for breakfast at 7 am, otherwise I would have definitely slept longer. We're going to Ihop, a breakfast...

When we set off from Havana to Las Vegas, everything goes smoothly: if you want to get to the airport cheaply, you take the P12 line to the nearest point and then walk 2 km or...

In just under 5 weeks, we traveled from Los Angeles to New York City - all the way across the USA Part 1 from L.A. to Monument Valley

We wake up around 8:00 AM and pack our backpacks, as today we leave Seattle. On the way to the Alamo car rental, we stop by Pike Place Market one more time, intending to have...

With only two weeks' time in the USA (which was all our travel health insurance allowed), there was no time to relax, and so we immediately headed out early the next day from...

The time zone difference is still affecting us – we’re up early, but there are some advantages. While Marc was already at the gym before 8 AM, I was sitting with a coffee in the...

In the desert, you may encounter a mirage. This is especially true when it comes to the Joshua Tree National Park. Here, rock formations transform into skulls, penguins,...

We will spend the night at the Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite in Fish Camp, just a few minutes from the southern entrance of the national park. After breakfast, we will set off early...

Travis reports on saying goodbye to Hawaii and his time in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles 1/2

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...