Welcome
Hello,
I am making my experiences and travel reports available to you on this page. Maybe it can help you to plan your own trip as well.
As you can see, I've been to the US a lot. So if you also want to spend your vacation there, then you can certainly be inspired here.
Another large part of this website shows various pictures in the "Photo Box" area that I took on my travels or short trips.
Have fun & keep traveling
Andy
News & Information
New York City Metrocard
The legendary New York City MetroCard was discontinued on December 31, 2025. In my opinion, it was as much a symbol of the Big Apple as the Empire State Building. Anyone who agrees can preserve a memory of it with a poster or sticker.
Update: Increase in admission fees to many US national parks for non-US citizens
As many people are probably already aware, non-US citizens will have to pay higher entrance fees to visit American national parks from January 1, 2026. I have summarized exactly what this means in an update on entrance fees for non-US citizens.
Giant sequoias and the Pacific coast
After endless miles through the hinterland, finally the sea again! 🛣️✨ In between: a detour to the gigantic redwoods, a walk across the dazzling Glass Beach, and relaxed vibes in Fort Bragg & Mendocino.
Curious?
👉 Read the whole whole travel report and come along on our trip along the California coast!
Yosemite Nationalpark, Mono Lake & Lake Tahoe
Two eventful days full of contrasts: from the almost summery Mono Lake to light snowfall at the entrance to Yosemite National Park to the turquoise blue Lake Tahoe. A forgotten reservation completely turned our plans upside down – and made room for spontaneous experiences between Ellery Lake, Yosemite Valley, and Tahoe City. Capricious weather, dry waterfalls, and unforgettable views made this stage of our road trip unique once again.
You can find the full travel report here: USA 2022 – Yosemite Nationalpark, Mono Lake & Lake Tahoe
Tips for mobile internet and offline navigation in the USA
I've expanded my tips for preparing for a trip to the USA. I've added recommendations for mobile internet and navigation for road trips through the USA.
Five days in Ghent, Bruges, and the Belgian North Sea
I spontaneously booked five nights in Ghent and drove there by car. Find some inspiration about Ghent and Bruges in my short report.
Viva Las Vegas
After the many impressive landscapes in the national parks, today we head to Hoover Dam and then to glitzy Las Vegas. Pure contrast program.
Hiking in Zion National Park
We meet our friends in Zion National Park and have a wonderful day.
The rock formations of Bryce Canyon
After a lot of barren, but equally impressive salt lake landscape, we now head to Bryce Canyon. Once again, the landscape changes dramatically.
Lots of salt, little water
Two days around the Great Salt Lake in Utah. We take a look around Salt Lake City and drive to the salt-covered plains east of Salt Lake City.
