Stika and Ketchikan are two of the most popular non-Juneau cruise destinations in Southeast Alaska. If you’re looking to fly in (or take the Alaskan Ferry from Seattle) then you’re looking at completely different experiences, despite the fact that both cities are located in Southeast Alaska. Hopefully, we’ll be able to shed some light on …
One of the things people don’t talk about a lot when they talk about Alaska is all of the mosquitoes we have here. I have heard that experts theorize the number is somewhere between “a lot” and “tons.” It makes sense, really. Mosquitoes tend to lay their eggs near water since pre-adult mosquitoes thrive in …
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 …
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? Do I have to be worried about Alaskan gangs while visiting? I should point out, of course, that just because a lot of people do it, doesn’t make it safe. People …
Welcome to Juneau, Alaska! If you’re looking for great food, you have come to the right place. A lot of restaurants downtown, especially the popular ones, can get very busy during tourist season, especially on days when we have five cruise ships in town. If you’re in a hurry, if you’ve been here before and …
People often wonder what it’s like to live in Juneau, Alaska. Whenever I talk to someone from the lower 48 for the first time, that’s always their first question. I’ll start off by saying that it has its ups and downs, just like every other place in the world. I’ll alternate between the better parts …
If the Pacific Northwest is good, the more Pacific Northwest you can get is better, right? If you’re looking to enjoy the most distilled version of the PNW (meaning gorgeous nature and lots of rain) then Ketchikan, Alaska might be the perfect place. Many people (including myself) get a wild hair at some point in …