When I was a junior at Juneau-Douglas High School, I worked downtown three days a week. Not directly after school, mind you, there was about a two-hour gap between the final bell and when I could clock in for work. Every work night, I did the same thing after school. I walked over to the …
Ketchikan is a great stop on any Alaskan cruise, with many beautiful sights to see. It should definitely be part of any itinerary that includes Southeast Alaska. If you’re planning on visiting, you’ll want to know what the weather conditions will be like, so you can make sure you’re prepared. Let’s take a look at …
If you’re taking a trip to Ketchikan, Alaska, you’ll probably want to be able to use your cell phone. Before you come to visit, you’ll also probably want to make sure that you’ll have service, unless you would prefer to not have service, which I respect but cannot relate to. My girlfriend hates traveling and …
If you’re coming up to Juneau, Alaska, either on a cruise or flying in for a few days, it’s important to be prepared for the weather conditions. Before I get into specifics, I’ll give the standard disclaimer that I give tourists, friends from out of town, and my own nieces when they come to visit. …
If you’re planning a trip to Southeast Alaska, there are several big decisions that you’ll want to make before you come up here. Probably the most important of those decisions and perhaps the first you’ll have to make is whether to take a cruise or visit on land. Which of these is the better choice? …
With warnings all over the country about gang activity, names like Bloods, Crips, and MS-13 appearing on the news, you may be wondering if Alaska has gangs and whether you as a tourist might be at risk. That might sound kind of silly to some people, but it’s a legitimate concern. I was in the …
Taking a cruise to Juneau, Alaska can be one of the most beautiful and fun trips you’ll ever take. The scenery is beautiful and several museums around the city give you the chance to experience our rich history. Unfortunately, if you only have one day in Juneau, you have to choose your activities carefully to …
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 …
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 …