Planning to travel to the United States of America for a roadtrip or a citytrip? Amerika Reis offers all information you need to plan, book and enjoy your trip to the USA.
#GOODTOKNOW
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Drinking alcohol
Everybody knows it's not a good idea to drink and drive. But did you know you can bring your own bottle of wine to a restaurant, but you can't drink... -
How large is the bed in my hotelroom in the USA?
When booking a hotelroom in the USA you often have a choice between rooms with different sizes of beds. Mostly you can choose between 2 queen-sized... -
American plug ≠ European plug
In the United States the voltage is different as in Europe, 110-120V 60Hz instead of 220-230V 50Hz. For most European electrical equipment this is... -
States without sales tax
Most states of the USA have a sales tax, with rates ranging from 2,9% in Colorado, to 7,5% in California. But 5 states don't charge the sales tax... -
International passport
An electronically readable international passport is mandatory for travelling to the USA. Your passport has to be valid for the entire stay. Also...
#ROUTE66
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Route 66 - Illinois
Route 66 starts in Chicago, Illinois. On East Adams Street in Chicago, near the Art Institute of Chicago, you can find the start sign of Route 66... -
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Route 66 - Kansas
Between Joplin, Missouri and Miami, Oklahoma Route 66 runs through Kansas for 18km. -
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Route 66 - Texas
Route 66 only passes a small part of Texas. The Mother Road crosses the Panhandle. -
Route 66 - New Mexico
Nowadays Route 66 cuts New Mexico in half in one straight line. Before 1937 the route made a bend through Santa Fe. -
Route 66 - Arizona
Two of the most beautiful stretches of Route 66 can be found in Arizona. The stretch from Seligman to Kingman, and the mountain road to Oatman. Also... -
Route 66 - California
The endpoint of Route 66 is in Santa Monica, California. Before reaching Los Angeles Route 66 crosses the Mojave Desert.
#TRIPREPORTS
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Florida 2010
Who: Jelle Collignon and Heidi Willekens
State: Florida
When: July 2010
Destinations: Miami, Cocoa Beach, Orlando
Sights: Miami Art Deco District,... -
Florida 2013
Who: Jelle Collignon and Heidi Willekens
State: Florida
When: April 2013
Destinations: Orlando, Tampa, Naples, Key West, Miami
Sights: Universal... -
West Coast 2012
Who: Jelle Collignon and Heidi Willekens
States: Californië, Arizona, Utah, Nevada
When: July 2012
Destinations: L.A., Anaheim, Williams, Kayenta,... -
New York - Las Vegas 2014
Who: Jelle Collignon and Heidi Willekens
States: New York, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah
When: July 2014
Destinations: New York, Las Vegas,...
