Outside of Europe, I lived in the USA for 4 years, so it’s a country I know quite well! It’s such a varied country, with summer time temperatures often being very high. In contrast, during the winter, the northern states can be extremely cold, while the southern states remain mild.
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California | Colorado | Florida Keys | Hawaii | Route 66 | Nevada | US Summer Camp
THE MIDWEST: (Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Michigan | Minnesota | Missouri | Wisconsin)
California🎬
Colorado🏔️
Florida Keys🐢
- Rescue, Rehabilitation, Release: Visiting The Turtle Hospital, Marathon FL
- 6 Must See Stops On A Marathon To Key West Florida Road Trip!
- 4 Best Key West Beaches & A Guide To Fort Zachary Taylor State Park!
- Snorkel Key West With Fury!
- Visiting Key West In December & The Best Things To Do! Florida, USA
- Ibis Bay Beach Resort Review | Key West Beachfront Hotels, Florida USA
Hawaii🌺
- 7 Day Oahu Itinerary: Things To Do On The Windward Side of Oahu, Hawaii
- Riding In An Outrigger Canoe Waikiki Beach Hawaii!
- Oahu Waterfall Hikes: Waimea Falls, Hawaii
- 5 Oahu Beaches (Kailua Beach vs Lanikai) | Hawaii, USA
Route 66🚙
Planning
- Route 66 Itinerary: How Long Does It Take To Drive Route 66?
- Route 66 Budget | How Much Does It Cost To Do Route 66 USA Road Trip?
- EZ66 by Jerry McClanahan: The BEST Route 66 Guide Book
- Where Does Route 66 Start And End? | USA
On The Route
- Route 66 Chicago: A Guide To The Start Of The Route & 2 Days In Chicago!
- Route 66 Chicago to St Louis – 9 Must See Stops in Illinois USA
- USA Road Trips: Driving The Sitgreaves Pass, Arizona Route 66
- Real Life Route 66 ‘Cars’ Movie Locations and Inspiration!
- Must See Route 66 Roadside Attractions
- Unique Motels on Route 66
- 6 Restaurants on Route 66!
- Route 66 Splendor: An Adult Route 66 Coloring Book!
Nevada🎲
Working On A US Summer Camp (New York)⛺️
- Camp Counselor Tips & What To Expect Working On A USA Summer Camp!
- Camp Counsellor Packing List: Things EVERY Camp Counsellor Should Take To Summer Camp!
The American Midwest
The American Midwest seems to get overlooked by a lot of travellers, with the masses, especially overseas visitors, flocking to the likes of California, New York, Florida and Vegas. The Midwest was my adopted Expat home.
It’s made up of 12 states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The Iconic Route 66 road trip starts Illinois and travels through 3 of the Midwestern states!
Midwest Travel
Attractions
- The Best Zoos In The Midwest USA
- 8 Best Aquariums In The Midwest USA
- 10 Best Museums In The Midwest USA
- The Best Amusement Parks In The Midwest USA
- 9 Best Water Parks In The Midwest USA
- 7 Best INDOOR Waterparks In The Midwest USA
Seasonal
- 11 Midwest Winter Getaways To Embrace Or Escape The Cold!
- 18 of the Best Midwest Fall Getaways | USA
- 10 Awesome Midwest Spring Break Destinations | USA
Outdoor
- Best Midwest State Parks For Adventure
- Lake Michigan Beaches: 10 Lake Michigan Beach Towns Not To Miss!
- 15 Best Campsites in the Midwest USA
- Best Midwest Hiking | 10 Best Hikes In The Midwest USA
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Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Michigan | Minnesota | Missouri | Wisconsin
Illinois🏙️
- Chicago To Galena Road Trip: Must See Stops in Illinois USA
- Route 66 Chicago to St Louis – 9 Must See Stops in Illinois USA
Chicago
- Route 66 Chicago: A Guide To The Start Of The Route & 2 Days In Chicago!
- 360 Chicago vs Skydeck: Which Chicago Observation Deck is Better?
- Visiting Lincoln Park Zoo, a Free Attraction in Chicago!
- Christkindlmarket Chicago 2020: Visiting The Chicago Christmas Markets!
East Dubuque
Galena
- Fun Things To Do In Galena, Illinois USA
- 5 Fun Summer Activities at Chestnut Mountain Resort (Alpine Slide!) in Galena IL
Gurnee
Rockford
Indiana🏁
Chesterton
Porter
Iowa🌽
- Fun Facts About Iowa USA – How Many Do You Know?
- 15 Things To Add To Your Iowa Bucket List!
- The Story of the Iowa Freedom Rocks
- Pumpkin Patches in Iowa That You Shouldn’t Miss!
- 18 Awesome Museums In Iowa USA
- Free Printable Iowa Activity Sheets For Kids!
Adventure
- A Guide to Riving Tubing in Iowa!
- OHV Parks and ATV Trails In Iowa USA
- 3 Awesome Caves In Iowa That You Should Explore!
Roadtrips
Accommodation
- Iowa Cabin Rentals (With Hot Tubs) For A Fun Midwest Getaway | USA
- 8 Unique Places To Stay In Iowa USA
- Glamping In Iowa: Yurts, Pods & Cabin Glamping Sites In Iowa
Ames
- Seeing The CYtes! Things To Do In Ames Iowa
- A Brit Trying To Understand American Football: Soccer vs Football
- British Restaurants In Central Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Charles City
Clarksville
Clear Lake
Davenport (Quad Cities)
Des Moines
Dubuque
Things To Do – downtown
- 40 Top Things To Do in Dubuque Iowa, Recommended By A Local!
- Floatation Therapy – My Float Tank Experience at Float & Fly in Dubuque, Iowa!
- A Guide To The Dubuque Millwork District: The Coolest Area in Dubuque, Iowa!
- Dubuque Murals: Exploring Colourful Street Art Where Iowa Started
- A Guide to the Casinos in Dubuque Iowa | USA
- The Port of Dubuque: Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, IA
- Exploring The Mississippi Riverwalk Dubuque, Iowa | USA
- Visiting The Fenelon Place Elevator in Dubuque, Iowa: Everything You Need To Know!
Hiking & Outdoors
- The Best Viewpoints in Dubuque Iowa
- 9 Places to go Hiking near Dubuque, Iowa!
- The Best Hiking Trails at the Mines of Spain, Dubuque IA
- Sky Tours Dubuque: Ziplining in Iowa USA!
- Visiting the Dubuque Arboretum in Iowa
- Skiing In Iowa USA: A Guide To Iowa Ski Resorts
- Facts About The Mississippi River: Mississippi River Camping, Beaches & Sandbars
Food & Drink
- 4 Dubuque Iowa Breweries You Need To Visit (& 1 In Dyersville!)
- 10 Best Restaurants in Dubuque Iowa (Recommended By A Local)!
- Supporting Local Businesses at the Dubuque Farmers Market – Iowa
- The Best Desserts and Ice Cream in Dubuque, Iowa!
- Made in Iowa: Betty Jane Homemade Candies
Where To Stay
Events
- Dubuque Christmas Lights And Events: Iowa
- Reflections in the Park Dubuque Iowa: Drive Through Christmas Light Display!
- Dubuque on Ice Brewfest
- Ghost Tours in Iowa | Haunted History Walk at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque Iowa
Dyersville
- ‘If You Build It, They’ll Come’: Things To Do in Dyersville Iowa
- Ghost Sunday at the Field of Dreams Movie Site (Dyersville, IA)
Grinnell
- 10 Top Things To Do In Grinnell Iowa
- Hotel Grinnell Iowa Review: A Cool Stay In A Converted High School!
Iowa City
- Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City, IA Review
- Iowa City Restaurants: Vue Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
- Home Of The Hawkeyes: University of Iowa Athletics Hall Of Fame & Museum
Mason City
Maquoketa
Manchester
McGregor
Sheffield
Walcott
Waterloo
- Fun Things To Do In Waterloo Iowa (& Cedar Falls)
- 5 Awesome Parks in Waterloo Iowa, Perfect For Enjoying The Outdoors This Summer! USA
Michigan🚤
Silver Lake
Minnesota🎢
Bloomington
Roseville
St Paul
Missouri🏟️
St Louis
- City Museum St Louis, Missouri: Tips, Pictures & Riding The 10 Storey Slide!
- Journey to the Top: Tips for Visiting the Gateway Arch, St Louis
Wisconsin🧀
- 10 Places To Add To Your Wisconsin Bucket List! USA
- 8 Awesome Wisconsin Zip Line Tours | Where To Go Ziplining in Wisconsin USA
Dickeyville
Janesville
- Fun Outdoor Things To Do In Janesville Wisconsin!
- Touring the Lincoln-Tallman House in Janesville, WI
- Hiking The ‘Devil’s Staircase’ Segment of the Ice Age Trail in Janesville, WI
- Visiting Janesville’s Rotary Botanical Gardens, Wisconsin
Kenosha
- Fun Things To Do In Kenosha Wisconsin
- Hotel Review: Wyndham Garden Kenosha Harborside, Wisconsin
- 7 Awesome Downtown Kenosha Restaurants & Cafes | Wisconsin USA
- Discovering The History of Kenosha, WI at the Southport Light Station Museum
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Kenosha Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Mineral Point
- The Best Things To Do In Mineral Point, Wisconsin
- Visiting Pendarvis Wisconsin Historic Site in Mineral Point!
Wisconsin Dells
- Tips And Things To Do In Wisconsin Dells For Adults!
- Things To Do In Wisconsin Dells in Winter | Wisconsin Dells Winter Getaway
- Wisconsin Dells Itinerary | Weekend Getaway To The Wisconsin Dells USA
- Wizard Quest: An Amazing Interactive Scavenger Hunt in the Wisconsin Dells!
- Kalahari vs Wilderness: Best Indoor Water Parks In Wisconsin Dells
- 8 Best Places To Eat In Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | USA
