Travelogues California

Start 16.08.2017, 10:30 am in Frankfurt.

Never before have we seen so many impressive villas in one city. We wanted to see where the rich and famous buy their underwear...

We were able to enjoy an impressive view of one of the largest cities in the world during our trip to the Griffith Observatory...

On 19.04. we took the 2-hour flight from Seattle to San Francisco. Arriving in SF, we happened to meet Patrick at the train ticket counter at the airport. Patrick is from Aargau...

After driving further along the coast, we arrived at Glass Beach. Just as we turned towards our destination, the rain stopped and a beautiful rainbow appeared before us. We...

Today we were at the famous Universal Film Studios in Hollywood, the largest producing film studios in the world. Here, film history has been made with movies like 'Jaws',...

After our fantastic days in the Redwood, we are now driving along Highway #1 from Leggett along the coast. The section to San Francisco offers diverse coastal landscapes that...

Schon heute Morgen beim Aufstehen war die Aufbruchsstimmung zu spüren, und so fuhren wir nach einem letzten ausgiebigen amerikanischen Frühstück zurück Richtung SanFran. ...

Today we have crossed probably the hottest place on Earth. There is not much to report... just one thing IT IS HOT!!! :D So we avoided getting out of the car. The highest...

We were at the beach today. With a friend of Dad's in America. He brought a paddle with him. Lavinia and I were allowed to go out a little by ourselves, but Dad still had to...

I would actually describe this adventure as one of my biggest challenges on this trip. At the same time, it was also one of the most beautiful! It wasn't my first road trip in a...

Today we set off from L.A. to San Francisco. The route is incredibly beautiful as you drive continuously along the sea. The tank makes driving extremely easy as you can set...

This is a viewpoint in the Amargosa Range in the Death Valley National Park. It is known for its bizarre erosion landscapes around the former Lake Manly. The rock formations are...

Mit dem Yarts in den Yosemite Nationalpark. Schon aus dem Bus gabs die herrlichsten Motive! Im Valley angekommen war ich vom Smog erstaunt, der von einem Waldbrand herrührte....

Day 3 started off on a good note: left my towel behind, so had to go back and ended up losing an hour. Although the first ascent wasn't supposed to be too difficult, it felt...

Day 2 started off well - no bear came over me or my food at night, but I didn't have the best sleep. I planned to do two stages in one, and even though the section from Hamilton...

First day on the High Sierra Trail. First from Fresno to Visalia by bus and then up to nearly 2000m with the NP Shuttle to the Sequoia National Park. Refilled water again and...

The morning doesn't start well. The shower is quite cold. I let the water run for 5 minutes but nothing happens. Well, then I'll just bite the bullet and treat myself to a...

I wake up with a slight headache, I think the last gin and tonic was one too many. This time I'll skip the pretty uninspired breakfast here at the hotel. A bowl of cornflakes...

After 4 days, I discover that there are hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator in the breakfast room. But once again, there are no oranges this morning. They could make a little...

My traveling speed has significantly decreased now. It's good to relax a little because in three days I'll be alone and then it will be at least more physically demanding in...

We drove on the PCH from LA to San Francisco on these two days. Fantastic panoramic landscapes (parks, sand dunes by the sea) and impressive cities such as Santa Barbara. We...

After I arrived in Morro Bay late yesterday, I was simply exhausted... This time I slept in a classic motel... Room door right to the parking lot. 😴 The next morning, I got up...

I'm driving back to LA from San Diego, stopping at one of the huge beaches along the way - one last sun refuel. Actually, almost the entire coast between LA and San Diego...

My cold is demanding its share, I counter with sleeping. (No wonder after overexertion) The highlight of the day is lunch and a stroll through the village. (If you can still get...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...