Review of the Alaskan Hotel in Juneau
The Alaskan Hotel in Juneau is a charming and fun historic hotel in downtown Juneau that has operated since 1913! This is one of the few budget friendly options in Juneau and it is not at all fancy. Think about it like a hostel with private rooms and you’ll...
Juneau’s most unique whale watching experience – Juneau Lighthouse Tours Review
The relatively new (in 2022) Juneau Lighthouse tour offers a unique whale watching experience in Juneau that is hyper local and perfect for those who like to go beyond what everyone else is doing for something extra special when they’re traveling. Juneau is well known for its fantastic whale...
How to Visit Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau
Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier is one of the most well known glaciers in Alaska and an absolute must do when visiting whether it’s a port call on a cruise or a longer visit to Juneau on your own. This is the only glacier you can drive to in Southeast Alaska...
10 Best Summer hikes near Seattle according to a Seattleite
Seattle has some of the best summers in the entire United States. Lots of sun once summer actually gets going in July, warm days but usually not hot, no humidity, 16 hours of daylight and generally good air quality. Take this ideal weather and add in a backdrop of...
Easton Ridge Trail Guide – A hidden gem on I-90
Looking for a stunning view hike near Seattle with plenty of shade and no crowds? Easton Ridge may just be the hike for you! I’m a born and raised Seattleite and a hiker my whole life and this is my personal favorite hike along the I-90 corridor. At 6.5 miles...
How to get between Whittier and Anchorage – all your options explained
Are you taking an Alaska cruise to or from Whittier and trying to figure out how to get from Whittier to Anchorage or the other way around? I’ve got you! I’m a former Alaskan and I still spend many weeks in Alaska each year. As a travel advisor I...
Review of the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
The Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge is a wonderful place to stay near Talkeetna, with epic views of Denali and the rest of the Alaska range, delicious food and a shuttle that goes into town during the day. it’s a great place to stay if you’re in Talkeetna and makes a...
Alyeska Nordic Spa Review – Relaxation perfected near Anchorage, Alaska
If you’re looking for a place to relax, unwind and just be, whether you’re visiting Alaska or you’re a local, the Alyeska Nordic Spa is an ideal place to do it! I lived in Alaska for many years and still visit frequently. When the Alyeska Nordic Spa opened in...
K2 Aviation Denali Flightseeing with Glacier Landing Review
A flightseeing tour is an incredible way to experience Alaska and one of the best ways to experience Denali National Park and Alaska’s glaciers. This enormous land really needs a flight over roadless wilderness or an epic road trip to start to really understand it. If you’re considering a...
Top 10 things to do in funky Talkeetna, Alaska
Talkeetna, Alaska is a small community with a super funky mountain vibe. It’s one of the quirkiest and most unique places in Alaska and is absolutely worth a visit, especially if you’re on a road trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks. I’m a former Alaskan and I still spend many...