Kategorie – United States

220 kilometers from Miami, Florida presents itself from its most beautiful side. Fort Myers is a perfect destination for nature and beach lovers. The southwest coast of Florida inspires with pristine white sandy beaches, extensive mangrove forests, exotic flora and fauna as well as numerous highlights for those interested in culture. Often underestimated, Fort Myers...

U.S. Highway 66, popularly known as Route 66, is the country’s first all-weather highway connecting Chicago to Los Angeles. Route 66 is 3670 kilometers long and connects Chicago with Los Angeles. Compared to transcontinental corridors such as the Lincoln Highway and U.S. Highway 40, Route 66 is not the oldest or longest road in America. Nevertheless, this...

George Washington’s face was not only immortalized in Mount Rushmore and his name not only in the US capital: In the far northwest of the USA, one of the most fascinating natural regions in the United States awaits with the state of the same name. Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens are just two reminders of the region’s breathtaking natural forces, which...

When you think of West Virginia, most people probably think of the Blueridge Mountains, which are sung about in “Country Roads”, an absolute evergreen. In fact, this mountain range hardly touches the state. Nevertheless, West Virginia is best known as the state of mountains, wide landscapes and not least because of its long and important history in the...

According to their own statement, Tennessee is not only the home of RockNRoll, but also the home of bourbon. The latter would probably be objected to at least by Kentucky. Either way, a visit to Tennessee is a dive into an absolute heartland of American culture. With a long history, a variety of historical sites and exciting metropolises like Nashville , Tennessee...

The US state of North Dakota is located in the far north of the USA on the Canadian border. Due to its geographical location, this state has a rather cool climate. North Dakota was named after a Native American tribe. The Dakota tribe, which has lived in the area of present-day North Dakota since time immemorial, and served as the namesake for the US state, belongs...

Mississippi is one of the states in the United States. It belongs to the group of southern states and has around three million inhabitants. The capital, which is also the largest city in Mississippi, is called Jackson. The state was named after the famous Mississippi River. It is also known as Magnolia State. Geography and climatic conditions – flat, warm and rainy...

The two “Dakotas” belong to the classic Midwestern states and are closely linked to the recent history of the USA. The former “Dakota Territory” was divided into the present-day states of North and South Dakota. It was mainly the Native Americans who lived their lives here long after colonization, until they were finally expelled by the new...

The state of North Carolina is one of the original thirteen colonies and was also the state that was the first to have a fortification in the British colonies. Over the years, North Carolina has been at the center of the various conflicts that have defined U.S. history. From the battles against the Native Americans to the Civil War in the United States, they have...

South Carolina is located in the southeastern United States between New York and Miami. It is a “typical” American state that is rich in attractions, including its colonial cities steeped in history, its many parks, and its miles of coastline with beautiful beaches. This makes South Carolina a popular vacation destination not only for American guests, but...