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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
Kate Rebel is an expat, travel and adventure blog sharing stories from abroad, my everyday life and the books my nose is currently stuck into. Feel free to reach out to me - I am always open for questions and comments!
