I have visited the Californian metropolis of San Francisco several times, but the city is always worth a visit. Before my departure, I had concerns about the severe air pollution caused by the forest fires in the immediate vicinity (November 2018). You can find out in the following travel report whether my worries were justified and which sights in San Francisco I saw on the short trip.
Auf unserem Roadtrip durch den Mittleren Westen der USA durfte natürlich ein Stopp in Detroit, der "Motor City", nicht fehlen. Detroit ist eine Stadt voller Kontraste, die mit einer lebendigen Kunstszene, historischer Architektur und spannender Geschichte fasziniert. Gleich um die Ecke liegt Ann Arbor, eine charmante Universitätsstadt, die mit gemütlichen Cafés, unabhängigen Buchläden und grünen Parks zum Verweilen einlädt.
Our journey continues through Michigan's scenic landscapes, from the charming seaside town of Traverse City to the cultural and culinary treasures of Frankenmuth and the shopping of Birch Run. Experience the incredible diversity of this region, from the gentle waves of Lake Michigan to the German half-timbered houses and lively outlet centers. Join us on our grandiose road trip through the breathtaking "Great Lakes State"!
Unser zweiter Tag in Traverse City begann sehr gemütlich und wir starteten erst gegen 10:00 Uhr zu unserer Tour. Wir fuhren zur Old Mission Peninsula, einer Landzunge, die in die Grand Travers Bay ragt.
Im zweiten Teil unseres Roadtrips durch den Mittleren Westen der USA fuhren wir weiter in den Norden von Michigan. Unser Tagesziel waren die Sleeping Bear Dunes, die sich in der Nähe der "Cherry Capital" Traverse City befinden. Dieser Ort hat für mich eine besondere Bedeutung. Mehr darüber erfährst du in unserem Blogbeitrag.
After two eventful days in Chicago, we are now starting our road trip through the American Midwest. Our first destination for the day was the city of Cadillac in the state of Michigan. On the way we visited the largest tulip festival in Holland. You can find out what else we looked at in the following article.
Am Vortag hat sich der CityPASS eindeutig gelohnt und wir hatten viel Spaß. An unserem zweiten Tag in Chicago besuchten wir das Naturkundemuseum "The Field Museum", das Adler Planetarium, fuhren auf das höchste Gebäude Chicagos und ließen den Tag im Millennium Park ausklingen.
In May the three of us went to the USA, our son's first time. We started our little tour in Chicago. We had planned two days for this and to visit enough attractions with the Chicago CityPASS. In this article you can find out what you can experience and what we can recommend.
Boeing's largest and most important production facility is located about 50 kilometers north of Seattle. The Boeing 747, 767, 777 and 787 wide-bodied aircraft are manufactured in the second largest building in the world right next to Paine Field Airport (Snohomish Country Airport). As with every visit to Seattle, this time we were at the Boeing plant for plane spotting.
What to see in Seattle Thanks to the Seattle CityPASS, you can visit five of Seattle's most beautiful attractions and save even more on admission. When you buy the pass, you will receive a small booklet containing the tickets for the sights. So all you have to do on site is show your ticket booklet. This saves you long waiting times when buying tickets. Here we present the five attractions included in the Seattle CityPASS.
Im zweiten Teil unserer Reisetipps für "Chicago - Windy City: Das solltest du sehen!" werden wir dir eine Brauerei vorstellen, den Navy Pier besuchen, uns von der Polizei beim Fotografieren festsetzen lassen und zu guter Letzt, ein Viertel der deutschen Auswanderer besichtigen.
Im ersten Teil unserer Reisetipps für "Chicago - Windy City: Das solltest du sehen!" werden wir mit "The Loop" fahren, die Buckingham Fountain besuchen, die Magnificent Mile entlang laufen und die Aussicht vom John Hancock Center bestaunen.
Before heading home on Sunday afternoon, I really wanted to take the opportunity to see the sights of Washington D.C. and check out the National Air and Space Museum at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate and it rained all day.
With over two million inhabitants, Chicago is the third largest city in the USA. The metropolis on Lake Michigan is not only famous for its breathtaking architecture, but also for its culinary delights.