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How To Like Berlin

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How To Like Berlin

Many people consider Berlin to be one of the most fascinating cities there are. Many young Germans think it is an exciting place you should have at least lived once in your life, with all its culture and many neighbourhoods. Many foreigners come to Berlin because it’s artsy, it’s cheap and you don’t need to speak any German in order to get along. I however, have struggled with this city and I think it will never be one of my favourite places to live. The city and I have a difficult relationship.

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Free Things To Do In Berlin

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Free Things To Do In Berlin

Berlin has the reputation of being cheap. After all, the city’s slogan is ‘poor but sexy’. Given the city’s history, this is probably not surprising. Berlin was a divided city in the middle of East Germany - meaning part of Berlin belonged to West Germany, but you had to drive through East Germany to get there. Being surrounded by a big wall on all sides didn’t particularly make the city very attractive - thus it was cheap and attracted artists and all sorts of alternative folks. While this has definitely changed (today, Berlin is one of Europe’s hot spots), it is still comparably cheap and there are tons of things you can do for free.

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The Sound Of Music Film Locations

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The Sound Of Music Film Locations

Salzburg for most Germans I would say, is a nice Austrian city conveniently located right across the border so perfect for a good day trip. Before going there I was actually not aware that it was such a famous location for The Sound of Music, too (I was thinking more…Mozart). However, you can visit many of the movie locations fairly easy so I would definitely recommend to watch the movie and then go on a nice movie location hunt once you are there. The locations are absolutely stunning, too, so definitely worth a visit!

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Afternoon Tea At Fortnum & Mason

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Afternoon Tea At Fortnum & Mason

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? 

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Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studios: The Ultimate Guide

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Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studios: The Ultimate Guide

Did you know I'm a huge Harry Potter fan? MASSIVE actually. Well, you probably did but it can't hurt to mention it again, does it? So after being MIA for a couple of months (which can happen, if you move countries), it can’t hurt to come back with a solid Harry Potter post. As soon as I booked my trip to London a while back I also set up a date to visit the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studios and casually forced all my friends to come with me, too (#skills). I immediately roamed the internet in search for helpful tips, tricks and everything else there was to know. If you find yourself in the same boat, this post is just for you!

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San Francisco For First Time Visitors

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San Francisco For First Time Visitors

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.

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California Love: A Little Denmark in Cali

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California Love: A Little Denmark in Cali

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.

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Things To Do In Naples

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Things To Do In Naples

Zwei kleine Italiener, tie träumten von Napoli… is a song by German singer Conny Froboess, who performed it at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1962. It is a song about ‘Two little Italians dreaming of Naples’ and I always have this song stuck in my head when Naples comes up. Naples is the third-largest city in Italy and located in the region of Campania. Even though it might not be your average tourist destination, it definitely has a lot to offer.

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My Top 10 Things To Do In London

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My Top 10 Things To Do In London

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!). 

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California Love: San Francisco Insider Tips

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California Love: San Francisco Insider Tips

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! 

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A Day At Stone

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A Day At Stone

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! 

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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!

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