If you’re considering taking a cruise to Southeast Alaska, it’s important to know which ports are the best. The very concept of “the best” is subjective, of course, which I freely admit. However, I’ve lived in Southeast Alaska for my entire life. I have been to every port that will appear on this list and …
The other day, I was walking down the street in downtown Juneau, Alaska, when an older gentleman from a cruise ship approached me to ask how to find the Imperial Saloon, Alaska’s oldest bar. I happened to be going there myself for the weekly Wednesday trivia night they hold, so I told him that I …
If you’re looking for an unforgettable vacation destination, then look no further than Sitka, Alaska. This picturesque town is situated on the Pacific Coast and boasts a variety of activities and attractions that will ensure you have an incredible stay. However, most people only visit the city via a cruise ship and miss out on …
A couple of weeks ago, I took a trip to Sitka to visit a friend of mine for his birthday and to help him get ready to move. As we drove down Lincoln Street, I pointed at one of the buildings and said, “What’s that?” He looks at me and says, “Bro, you don’t know …
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 …
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 …