There is probably no other country as polarizing as the United States – and yet one that has shaped our worldview so profoundly. Cinema, pop culture, architecture, music, art, and cuisine – if one can call fast food and Tex-Mex that – have all been shaped by American influence over the decades. Moreover, the so-called “West” has long been under the political and economic influence of the United States. The global economy, geopolitical decisions, questions of war and peace – so much seems linked to this powerful nation.

For that reason alone, a trip to the United States is almost a must. And beyond that, quite apart from politics and controversy, the U.S. is also a veritable treasure trove from a purely tourist perspective. In hardly any other country on earth can one find such a diverse array of landscapes, climate zones, and activities. Add to that an excellently developed infrastructure and minimal language barriers.

Ultimately, it is precisely this blend of global significance and impressive diversity that makes a trip through the U.S. so fascinating and sparks the desire to discover the country in all its facets.