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United States of America: An epic road trip summary with plenty of stats

So our trip in the USA finally ended. Since we commenced in NYC in May we’ve come a long way. This post shall give some facts and figures and hence also serve as a summary page. Places that I visited: Itinerary: After a couple of … Read More

Olympic National Park, Hoh Rainforest, entrance

On the road in Washington: Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier National Park

Day 66 This day was July 13th. Bettina and I yet again had to cross off one of the fancy national parks. Today’s candidate was Olympic National Park. The park can be divided into four basic regions: the Pacific coastline, alpine areas, the west side … Read More

Seattle skyline and harbour from Queen Anne Hill

The Pacific Northwest: Washington state and Seattle

Day 63 There we were: In Washington – the state in the Pacific Northwest region of the US named after George Washington. Washington is part of a region known as the Pacific Northwest, a term which always includes at least Washington and Oregon. The high … Read More

Lake McDonald

The northern Mountain States: Bits of Idaho and Montana’s Glacier National Park

Day 62 The scenery wouldn’t really change. It was so beautiful. Lamas included! We did: 420 miles roadtripping north to Glacier National Park in Montana. I must admit that these days we were making a fair distance’s drive every day. Well, we had to get … Read More