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.

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!

In this blog post, I share my Alaska travel diary. 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.

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!

In my previous post about 10 Words You Need To Know As An Expat In Ireland, I already featured 10 words and phrases you should know when moving to Ireland. Even though Ireland is a predominantly English-speaking country, it sometimes feels like people here speak a different language due to slang and Irish phrases added into the mix. Have a look below if you feel like a feckin’ eejit when Irish people talk to you!

Is there anything specific you do every time you travel? Get a souvenir? Write postcards? Talk to a local? Many people have their own list of things they try to do every time they travel. Whenever I travel I try to check off some if not all things on the list below to make sure I get the most out of my trip. For me, they are the best way to be a traveler without losing sight of the fantastic time I have while traveling.

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!

Berlin, Berlin, you are every city’s queen - so goes a saying by German singer Nina Hagen. And a queen it surely is. Berlin is big, Berlin is wild and it would probably take a different bucket list for each of the neighborhoods. Even after having lived here, I can honestly say that I haven’t seen it all. After a while, you tend to stay in the area you live in, and checking out new places becomes more of an effort. So hands down, this is not a complete list - but it’s the list I personally have used when living in Berlin to keep exploring the city. So here it comes, my Ultimate Berlin bucket List!

It's really been time for another travel diary and since I am basically in love with writing about London, I want to share my travel diary with you guys! After all, it has been a vacation I was really looking forward to. Not only because I really love London, but also because I got the chance to spend time with some of my favorite people!

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.

Y'all know that I am a big fan of this quote and how wonderful is it that on certain occasions you can have both at the same time! When in London you certainly can't miss a full on afternoon tea ceremony and there is no better place for that. As I absolutely needed to go, it just so happened that it was my friend's birthday a couple of weeks earlier and what's a better birthday gift than an afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason? 

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. 

There's no place like London! It is one of the world's most visited cities and also one of my favorite places in Europe. It is marvellously cultured and when two of my friends from San Francisco told me they were going to London, I couldn't say no (I might have played a more crucial part in the decision about where to meet). Thus, I got to spend a couple of days in this amazing city and would now like to share my top 10 things to do in London (as there are so many!). 

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! 

Craft beer in Germany is currently experiencing a boom - but compared to other countries - especially the US - it's just not quite yet there. If you are lucky enough to live in Berlin though you can still visit American breweries...okay one, you can visit one.  In September 2016 Stone Brewing from San Diego opened their first European location in Mariendorf. Read about our visit at Stone Beer World in Berlin here! 

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! 

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! 

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.

It's this time of the year! As a Bavarian, Oktoberfest is practically a must! In this post, I want to share my Ultimate Guide to Oktoberfest with you, so you'll know what to expect if you have never been. Find all the important information you need to know when visiting Oktoberfest!

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!