Skagway and Ketchikan are two of the most common travel destinations (that aren’t named “Juneau“) in Southeast Alaska. If you had two options for cruises, but each one only stopped in one of the places and not the other, which should you choose? Let’s take a look at each place individually, then compare them, in …
People often ask me when the best time to visit Alaska is, although they usually ask if the beginning of tourist season (May) is better than the end of tourist season (September). Every now and again, someone will ask if going to Alaska in winter is a good idea. I will now live up to …
For as long as I can remember, there has been a lot of talk about increasing oil production in Alaska, including drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Just as the debate rages on down south, Alaskans themselves are divided on the issue, although it’s not necessarily a 50/50 split (but we’ll get into …
There are a lot of things you’ll need to think about if you’re planning on taking a trip up to Alaska. Will you be taking a cruise or a plane? How long will you be up here? Should you rent a car? The answers to the first two are up to you; either way is …
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 …
I’ve mentioned a few times that Alaska gets very cold in the winter. It’s actually impossible to discuss Alaska for more than 50 words without mentioning the temperature. This may lead you to wonder whether or not Alaska ever does get hot and exactly how hot it does get. The answer to that depends on …
There are tons of factors that mean Alaska is full of single people. However, not everyone has an easy time finding someone that they get along with. Whether it’s the isolation or the fact that most guys spend too much time on fishing boats it makes finding stimulating conversation hard at times. Or, as my …
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 …
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 …