Chances are, if you are planning a trip to Alaska, you probably want to see some wildlife while you're there. Alaska provides important habitat for fish and wildlife and you can find bears, mose, wolves, otters, caribous, beavers, salmon and many more. Many travelers hope for a spectacular wildlife encounter.
Denali National Park & Preserve is a must see when visiting Alaska. A trip to Alaska requires thourough research in order to make the moust out of your trip. So should a visit at Denali National Park & Preserve. In my latest post I already wrote about 10 things you should know before visiting Denali. In this post I am giving you 5 tips for your visit - some of them I wish having taken more seriously before I went.
Denali National Park and Preserve is a US national park located in the State of Alaska. It encompasses 6 million acres od wilderness as well as the 20,000 feet high Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley), which is North America's tallest peak. The variety of the park is impressive, with tundra, glaciers, forests and wildlife such as bears, wolves and moose. Denali is a place you cannot miss on your Alaska itinerary. Here are 10 things to know before visiting Denali National Park and Preserve.
In this blog post, I share my Alaska itinerary for 14 days, which I planned and organized myself. Hopefully some of you will find this useful when planning your own trip. I went to Alaska in August, which might be helpful to know, since some of the activities you want to do (e.g. see Northern Lights) will depend on the season. If you want to know more details about my trip, check out my post about my Alaska Travel Diary!
Are you thinking about traveling to Alaska? In case you haven't heard, The Last Frontier of the US makes for a fabulous travel destination. There are a couple of things you should know before making your way up North. I have written down 10 reasons you need to know before traveling to Alaska - some of them I only found out when I was actually there. So I hope they help you to plan your trip a little better!
If you are planning a trip to Alaska, you've got to do it right. I wanted to go to Alaska for years before I finally went and did a lot of research before my trip. I am not an expert, by all means, but I am happy to share all the knowledge I have so far.
Granted, you could probably write a separate bucket list for each of New York’s boroughs and by just visiting the city alone, you will never be able to discover all the neighborhoods, bars, and restaurants (unless you take a New York gap year I suppose). I assure you, there are better, longer, and more detailed New York bucket lists out there. But maybe some of you don’t have the time or energy to read through all the 1000 New York bucket lists out there - or you’re looking for the 10001 bucket list from your average Bavarian girl. So here is my take on the New York bucket list!
What comes to your mind when you think about California? My guess is the sun, beaches, the Golden Gate Bridge, and something related to Hollywood. The Golden State is quite famous all over the world and the list of things you can do and places you should visit is nearly endless. Unfortunately, my trip to the Golden State earlier this year fell through, and due to COVID there isn’t much to do, so I came up with the idea to write a post about some interesting facts about California - and I might even make a series out of it!
Yes - again - a San Francisco post. How many can she write, might you ask. I can tell you - I could write so many! I am currently planning a trip to San Francisco for work (fingers crossed we can go with COVID), so today however you are in for a special treat! After already telling you about the top sights in San Francisco, some insider tips, and of course my favorite spots in the City by the Bay, I now want the share with you my Ultimate San Francisco Bucket List!
Dreaming about an epic road trip along the sunny coast of California like me? I was actually supposed to visit the Golden State with work this month, which was cancelled due to COVID. But look no further! I've got a list of amazing stops for your road trip down (or up) the Californian coast that you can't miss (once you’re allowed to travel). A road trip on the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) is an unforgettable vacation and the best way to see many things the state has to offer. Waterfalls, beaches, theme parks - name it and find it along the way.
California - the ultimate dream vacation of many with a variety of everything - landscapes, cities, cultures. You probably have heard a great deal about The Golden State, even if you have never actually been there. Of course - it's hella amazing! You can find sunny beaches, impressive deserts, rugged coastlines, big cities, charming villages, exciting mountains and so much more in this area. However, there are some facts that you might not know when you are traveling to California for the first time. That is why you can find a list of important facts for first-time travelers to California in this post.
Once you life in another country for a while, you start to develop some kind of routine and along with it come some new habits. First, some things might seem weird to you but after some time, you start to assimilate. During my time in San Francisco I adapted some American habits.
I already wrote a post about why Lake Tahoe is my favorite lake ever. In this post I want to share some tips that you might want to keep in mind when visiting this area, as I was probably quite unprepared when visiting Lake Tahoe for the first time. I since have been a few more times and always try to keep below things in mind.
After telling you about The Top 10 Things To Do In San Francisco and my Top 10 Insider Tipps For San Francisco I received a lot of questions about the city and where to go. That is why in this post, I want to tell you about my favorite spots in San Francisco and where I used to hang out while I was living there.
If it's your first time in San Francisco - you're in for a treat! Although, let’s be honest, if you are going to San Francisco, you’re always in for a treat. The city might be small (just around 500k people and some famous 44 square miles), but there is just so much to do and explore. From hiking to biking to eating and drinking. San Francisco is very cultural, artsy and liberal. Wanna walk naked down the streets? San Franciscans have seen it all. Just being in this city alone is an experience itself. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind when you are going for the first time.
This post is about two of my favourite things - California and wine! Luckily enough you can get those two together quite easily. If you are looking for some good wine outside of Napa or Sonoma, I can recommend the Firestone Vineyard in Santa Barbara County.
If there is something you don’t suspect in the middle of California on the other side of the world, it’s a tiny piece of Denmark. Yet, once you drive through the beautiful Vally of Santa Ynez in Santa Barbara County and you arrive in Solvang, you think that you might as well just switched continents.
I already wrote about the Top 10 Things To Do In San Francisco a while ago, which listed the most famous tourist attractions in the city by the bay. In this post I want to share some San Francisco Insider Tipps with you, that I've discovered during my time there. So if you don't want to do the typical tourist things there, this is the list you should stick to!
As my last post about my Na Pali Coast experience in Hawaii received white a lot of feedback and questions about the hike, this post is all about tips for hiking the Kalalu Trail on Kauai. It is one of the things I would definitely recommend doing if you ever get the chance. as it was one of the best hiking experiences I've had so far. However, the trail can be dangerous and there are some things you want to know before you hit the trail. Here is my list of helpful tips for hiking the Kalalu Trail on Kauai - I wish I had known some of them before my jaunt along the coast!
While growing up in Germany where access to the sea is quite limited (but yes - we do have a coast line indeed), growing up I spend a lot of time at different lakes instead. However, my favourite lake so far is Lake Tahoe! During my time in San Francisco I actually got to visit the area more than once (which is another plus for the city - Tahoe is just reeeeally close!). In this post I want to share why I love Lake Tahoe so much. Feel free to share your favourite lake in the comments!
During out California road trip earlier this year we hiked the Lizard's Mouth Trail near Santa Barbara in the Los Padres National Forest. If you think a 101 road trip is all about the beaches you are absolutely wrong. Don't miss out on great opportunities a bit further in like the amazing hills and mountains of Santa Ynez!
The craft beer scene is big at the west coast so make sure to stop by at least one brewery in the Golden State. As there are several, I am sure you can find one that fits your taste, but one of my favorites is Port Brewing Company. Check out my post about them here.
Even though I haven't had the chance to explore all of Oahu's beautiful beaches, I would like to introduce you to my top 3 favorite beaches on the Hawaiian island so far: Pipeline Beach, Mokuleia Beach and Laniakea Beach. Find out more about those beautiful places in this post!
We've heard a lot of great things about Austin before we finally went there for the first time last November. As Nic got me into country music a few weeks earlier, I became a huge George Strait fan at that time and felt particularly prepared for my time in Texas.
Holy shit I swam with sharks! And it was my fault, actually. After getting an amazing trip to Hawaii for my birthday, I thought it was a very good idea to book a shark swimming activity for me and my boyfriend (what on earth was going on in my mind? That was the exact question my roommate at that time was asking me but somehow I still thought it was the best idea ever). And it was!
One of my other adventures during my Hawaii vacation earlier this year was a hike along the epic Na Pali Coast of Kauai. For an entire day I hiked the Kalalu Trail directly along the coast of Hawaii's "Garden Island" and it was definitely the most amazing trail I hiked so far. Naturally, this activity deserves its own post on here!
Hawaii's Garden Island is definitely worth a visit as it offers some of the most scenic views among the archipelago. That is the reason why Kauai has provided the backdrop of some serious Hollywood adventure movies. After already writing about my Oahu Travel Diary, I now want to tell you a bit more about my stay on the second island I visited during our Hawaii vacation this year. I know you've all been waiting for this.
It's almost that time of the year again so it's the perfect opportunity to tell you about my last birthday, for which I went to Hawaii. I lived as an expat in San Francisco at the time and there isn’t really a better place to take a trip to Hawaii from. During my trip, I stayed on two islands - Oahu and Kauai. This post is about the first part of my trip to the main island Oahu.
On Kate Rebel, I am planning to write a lot about my adventures, but the first post in this category has to be about one of my favorite cities on earth: San Francisco. After living in this city as an expat for a while I might be a bit biased, but still - it's a great place and I would totally recommend visiting! Like...really!
Like so many others, I became fascinated with the idea of setting off into the Alaskan wilderness to find the Magic Bus. The Magic Bus, where free-spirited adventurer Christoper McCandless aka. Alexander Supertramp found a tragic end in 1992. The Magic Bus was located just North outside of Denali National Park, along the Stampede Trail near a small town called Healy. In the Alaskan wilderness.