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United States
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United States

Duration 21 days Cost ~EUR 5,500 for two Season May-June, September-October Currency USD (US Dollar) USD 1 USD = 1 USD Lang English
“Not all those who wander are lost.”
— J.R.R. Tolkien

A country of staggering contrasts β€” from Manhattan’s skyscrapers to Arizona’s deserts, New Orleans jazz to San Francisco tech. Every state feels like its own country, with distinct cultures, landscapes, and food.

Why I Want to Visit

Incredible national parks, world-class food from Southern barbecue to New England lobster rolls, and the classic American road trip through ever-changing landscapes.

Planned Itinerary

What I’m Most Excited About

  • Grand Canyon at sunrise for the first time
  • Live jazz in a New Orleans club with crawfish on the table
  • Hiking Yosemite Valley among granite cliffs and sequoias
  • A proper New York pizza slice on a park bench

Where to Eat

  • Di Fara Pizza (New York City) β€” Legendary Brooklyn pizzeria with hand-crafted pies since the 1960s. ~USD 5-15. πŸ“ Maps
  • Swan Oyster Depot (San Francisco) β€” Tiny counter-only Nob Hill seafood institution, always a queue. ~USD 30-60. πŸ“ Maps
  • Guerrilla Tacos (Los Angeles) β€” James Beard Award-winning food-truck-turned-restaurant with inventive tacos. ~USD 15-30. πŸ“ Maps
  • Commander’s Palace (New Orleans) β€” Grand Garden District Creole institution for over a century. ~USD 40-80. πŸ“ Maps
  • Tartine Bakery (San Francisco) β€” Mission District bakery with permanent lines for crusty bread and pastries. ~USD 8-20. πŸ“ Maps

Where to Stay

  • The Jane Hotel β˜…β˜…β˜… (New York City) β€” Quirky West Village boutique with cabin-style rooms inspired by ocean liners. ~USD 150/night. Book
  • Hotel Figueroa β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… (Los Angeles) β€” Spanish Colonial Revival hotel in downtown LA with pool. ~USD 200/night. Book
  • Hotel Vitale β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… (San Francisco) β€” Waterfront boutique on the Embarcadero with bay views. ~USD 250/night. Book
  • HI New Orleans Hostel β˜…β˜… (New Orleans) β€” Restored historic building in Lower Garden District. ~USD 45/night. Book

Tours & Excursions

  • New York City Walking Tour β€” Manhattan landmarks: Times Square. 4h, ~USD 35. Book
  • Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour β€” Aerial views of the South Rim, Colorado River, and desert formations. 3h, ~USD 250. Book
  • San Francisco Food Tour β€” Ferry Building to North Beach tasting sourdough, dim sum, and cioppino. 3h, ~USD 75. Book
  • New Orleans Jazz & History Tour β€” French Quarter and Treme jazz venues with a music historian. 3h, ~USD 40. Book
  • Los Angeles Hollywood & Celebrity Tour β€” Beverly Hills, Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, and celebrity homes. 4h, ~USD 55. Book

Practical Travel Guide

Airports, transport, taxis, hotels & useful apps for United States

Things to See & Do

Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty

Ferry + pedestal access $24.50 adults, $12 children; crown tickets $24.50 (book months ahead)

Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon

Vehicle entrance $35 (valid 7 days); individual entry $20; Annual Parks Pass $80

Times Square

Times Square

Free to visit; Broadway show tickets $50-250+; TKTS discount booth offers 20-50% off same-day shows

Central Park

Central Park

Free to enter; horse carriage rides $50-175; bike rentals $15-25/hour; Central Park Zoo $13.95 adults

Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

Free for pedestrians and cyclists; southbound vehicle toll $8.75 (FasTrak) to $9.75

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park

$35 per vehicle (7-day pass); $20 per person on foot/bicycle; annual pass $80

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