50 states in North America make up the United States of America. With a diverse population, a strong economy and a significant global role, the USA is one of the most influential countries in the world
Vivian Maier: A life through the viewfinder
A decade ago, experts and the general public were surprised by the impressive photographic work of a previously unknown artist: Vivian Maier. With her camera, she told everyday stories from New York and Chicago by capturing decisive and often bizarre moments on the street. Her photos document real life in the United States from the…
And the winner is: Detroit Institute of Arts!
Forget New York, New Orleans or Chicago! Detroit in Michigan has the best art museum in the USA. The Detroit Institute of Arts, or DIA for short, was voted the best art museum of the year by the readers of USA Today. The DIA has a collection of around 65,000 works, making it one of…
Mackinac Island in Lake Huron
The ban on automobiles made the Michigan island a place of longing 150 years ago. The ride into the past begins with a trip in a speedboat
Chicago Riverwalk & Pedway
There are over 400 skyscrapers in Chicago. In addition to the architecture above ground, there are remarkable constructions below ground. About two attractions that are exclusively for pedestrians
Made in Chicago: Snacks & Sweets
Nobody has to eat in fast food chains in Chicago. Three food tips that combine food with culture and history. From fictional sandwich shops to the Queen of Chicago
Charlevoix: Rich in stone and beautiful
Charlevoix confidently calls itself The Beautiful. While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, there is no doubt that this place is rich as a stone. And there are two reasons for this
Living in the lighthouse
Mission Point Lighthouse is a very special vacation spot. The vacation apartment in an exposed location can only be rented by those who apply to be a temporary lighthouse keeper. The job is particularly popular with women
Dunes and legends on Lake Michigan
In Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park near Traverse City, the wind usually comes from the west. Glaciers created ideal conditions for the formation of dunes
Mobility in Motown
Walks, bike tours and free streetcars. Mobility in Detroit works pretty well even without a car. Tips for getting around
Good vibes from Detroit
What defines Detroit today is the unreal feeling that arises when you discover the large and small projects of revitalization. The city that was on its knees is reinventing itself
Enlightenment on a greenfield site
Michigan Central Station shines in its former glory at the end of 2023. While elsewhere in the world main stations were built in the heart of a city, in Detroit a monumental building was erected on a greenfield site in 1910. The aim was to revitalize the still tranquil Corktown district. That went badly wrong.…
Highlights in Detroit – the classics
Bang! Joe Lewis’ fist also stands for Detroit’s new clout as a top travel destination in the USA
