Cruises to Alaska can be pretty expensive, depending on which cruise line you take, how long it is, and other considerations. Perhaps you’re considering taking a cruise, but you’re concerned you wouldn’t have a lot of money to spend while you’re here. Or perhaps you’re already on a cruise and you find that you have …
If you’re considering taking a cruise to Southeast Alaska, it’s important to know which ports are the best. The very concept of “the best” is subjective, of course, which I freely admit. However, I’ve lived in Southeast Alaska for my entire life. I have been to every port that will appear on this list and …
If Seattle is known for anything, it’s great restaurants and luxury accommodations. Oh and a bunch of quirky people who love trees. But we’re friendly, I promise. If you’re visiting Seattle it can be hard to find a place to stay that really compliments your vacation. After all, why would you settle for a historic …
Skagway and Sitka are two of the most popular tourist destinations in Southeast Alaska that don’t get as much press as they should. While everyone focuses on Ketchikan and Juneau both Skagway and Sitka quietly amaze hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. If you were looking at cruises from Seattle to Anchorage and the …
One of the most common questions I get from non-Alaskans is “how do you guys make money up there?” It’s a valid question, really. With the success of shows like “Deadliest Catch” and Alaskan Bush People,” people in other states have grown increasingly interested in our state and our sometimes unconventional way of life. Before …
I’m sure that just about everyone with a free soul has sat at their desk during a soul-crushing day and wished they could just run away. I know that when I looked out at the steel and concrete I wished that I could run away to Alaska. It didn’t help that I spent my youth …
Have you ever wondered what Alaskans do for fun? Whenever I go down south to visit the lower 48 and I mention that I’m from Alaska, one of the first five questions I’m always asked is “what do you all do for fun up there?” I have to pause and think for a second, not …
If you’re looking to go on a fishing trip, Southeast Alaska is the place to be. It is one of the most popular fishing destinations in the United States. There are many popular fishing locations all over Southeast but how do you decide which one to pick? Every local who fishes regularly has their own …
Two of the most popular tourist destinations in Alaska are the first and third-largest cities, Anchorage and Juneau (respectively). If you’ve just begun to plan a trip to Alaska, you may wonder which travel destination would be better. The largest city or the capital? I should begin by admitting that I have lived in Juneau …
Alaska has become one of the premiere tourist destinations for people around the world, but does that mean it’s safe? How safe is it? I should point out, of course, that just because a lot of people do it, doesn’t make it safe. People climb Mount Everest all the time and there has been at …