Welcome to the Land of Fame Excess, Am I gonna fit in?

Welcome to the United States of America - the stars and stripes, the melting pot, the land of liberty... it's up to you how you call these fifty magnificent states but I'm pretty sure we all agree, they are fabulous! There's an indefinite number of things to see in the USA, so many different landscapes, cultures and people! Before I came to New York over two years ago I didn't expect much, I planned to take advantage of my time in the US but I never anticipated this!
After two years I've been to nine states myself visiting all the famous and most diverse cities, each one of them being a dream come true. I traveled to Nevada, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida and many more, to broaden my horizons and see all different parts of the country. And there are still a lot more I have to visit!
The first state I've been to was New York of course, my beloved home... the last one was New Jersey, an unforgettable trip to Atlantic City. In between I spent a couple relaxing weeks in sunny California - Los Angeles and San Diego are both insanely beautiful and laid-back. I took a weekend trip to Vegas, spent a week in Florida's enchanting Disney World, educated myself while visiting one cultural metropolis after the other such as Washington D.C., Boston and Philadelphia, chilled at the Jersey Shore, and had an extremely splendid time in Miami and Chicago.
Now that I'm writing this post I realize how much I have really seen while living in the United States, how exciting my life became and how enriching all these experiences were, memories no one could ever take away... the United States of America, where wonderland is your destiny!

Los Angeles

 Las Vegas

Vegas by Night

Chicago

San Diego

Washington D.C.

Miami

Boston

Atlantic City

Orlando

Philadelphia

Jersey Shore

Enchanted by the Magic Gardens

Without a doubt - BREATHTAKING is the only appropriate word to describe this place we discovered in Philadelphia! Welcome to the Magic Gardens - the most impressive and aesthetic place in the city.
After visiting some historic landmarks in Philly we decided to explore something totally different - thus we landed in the Gardens, a mosaicked art environment created by the artist Isaiah Zagar.
The uniqueness and details of this huge artwork blew my mind the minute I stepped in. We were lead into fully tiled indoor spaces and a massive outdoor mosaic sculpture garden. Finding myself among statues, bicycle wheels, colorful glass bottles and hundreds of glittering mirrors, I was truly astonished and more than impressed by this overwhelming piece of art!
 My opinion about "Philly": A gorgeous, diverse city with loads of aesthetic and impressive buildings in a cool, laid-back atmosphere that reigns the city. The trip was a great chance to escape the big city life in New York but I honestly missed the crowds of people, the always present noises and the skyscrapers. I guess the Big Apple will always keep my heart ;-)

Heading to the Old City

Next stop in Philadelphia - the Old City. And I ask myself: Did I just leave the USA? Elfreth's Alley - Philadelphia's oldest residential street - totally reminds me of Germany or the Netherlands, I just can't help it. The historic cobblestones, tiny houses and colorful front-doors make this street a beautiful and cozy place - feels like home.
But our trip doesn't end here, back in Center City you can admire cute, tiny cupcake stores or brightly colored treasures on the gray streets!

We love Philadelphia

To kick off the photo series about our trip to the gorgeous city Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, here are some first pictures we took visiting the famous Liberty Bell, Philly's City Hall and more. I know I completely look like a tourist but you know what? I actually enjoyed doing some sightseeing with my friends since we never do it in New York City ;-)  Enjoy!