There are lots of fun things to do in Talkeetna all year round, here’s what I got up to during my time in Talkeetna in winter and summer… It’s the place to go flightseeing over Denali from, it has great restaurants, attractive historic buildings, and a whole bunch of characters that live there. There are […] Read more…
Alaska
The Best Kenai Fjords Cruise To See Marine Wildlife
Top of my list of activities in Alaska was the Kenai Fjords cruise to Northwestern Fjord and it turned out to be one of my absolute favorite Alaska experiences. Read on to find out more… Alaska has been a dream destination for me for so long. The reason I had put off going there for […] Read more…
My Summer in Alaska Itinerary
I traveled to Alaska in summer 2015 and this was my original Alaska Itinerary. I have included links to the places in Alaska I did make it to. With only weeks until I land in Anchorage, I have been busy studying my Lonely Planet and travel blogs to map out a route for my six-week […] Read more…
What To Expect When Hiking the Harding Icefield Trail in Alaska
If you are traveling to Seward and want to hike the Harding Icefield trail, then read on to find out what to expect… Alaska is quite possibly the best place to hike in the world. Well, one of the best places anyway. The sheer wildness and diversity of the landscape coupled with the emptiness of […] Read more…
The Best Things To Do in Sitka AK
Planning a trip to Sitka? Then read on to find out the best things to do in Sitka AK – my favorite small town in Alaska… I think you would have got the gist by now that I loved my time in Alaska. LOVED it. The state is full of the most naturally beautiful places […] Read more…
The Best Things To Do in Juneau When it Rains
If you are visiting Juneau and it looks like it will be raining during your time there, read on to find out the best things to do in Juneau when it rains… Experiencing Juneau in the rain is a more likely occurrence than not. It is one of the wettest US cities after all. After […] Read more…
Fun Things To Do in Seward AK This Summer
There are so many fun things to do in Seward AK and it was one of my favorite places I visited in Alaska. If you are planning a trip to Alaska, don’t miss Seward! After four days in Alaska’s big smoke, I was more than ready to leave. It wasn’t that I hated Anchorage, but […] Read more…
The Ultimate Denali National Park Guide For the Budget Traveler
Do you want to visit Denali National Park as a budget traveler but don’t know where to start with your planning? This Denali National Park Budget Guide is aimed at solo budget travelers – so read on! One of the main places that most people traveling to Alaska want to experience is Denali National Park, […] Read more…
Wild Alaskan Terrain Along the Mount Healy Overlook Trail
Have you heard of the Mount Healy Overlook Trail in Denali National Park? If you are planning on hiking in Denali, this trail should definitely be on your list. Read on to find out more. Along with seeing the mighty mountain itself, the thing I was most excited about when visiting Denali National Park was […] Read more…
Sitka Hiking: Scrambling to the Summit of Mount Verstovia
Looking for Sitka hiking trails during your time in Sitka, Alaska? Then Mount Verstovia is the one you should do! “Oh, it’s pretty easy.” I should have known better. When it comes to hiking in Alaska, what is rated as easy to an Alaskan can be the most grueling endurance test to anyone else. They […] Read more…