If you opt to explore Alaska’s Inside Passage via a big ship cruise, Ketchikan is likely to make the list of ports of call. This morning, we arrived to Ketchikan just after 6 am and we didn’t have to be back until 3:30 pm. When traveling as part of a group, you never know if […]
Read PostMonth: July 2012
Road Trip: Skagway, Alaska to Emerald Lake (Yukon Territory, Canada)
If you find yourself in Skagway, Alaska with a few hours to fill, consider renting a car in town (Avis has an office on 3rd Avenue) and driving into Canada. We left Skagway at 10 am and were back in town by 2 pm. The drive along the Klondike Highway is incredibly scenic. You’ll pass […]
Read PostPike Place Market Food Tour
A few weeks ago, a friend suggested I book a food tour of Pike Place Market in Seattle when she heard I was spending a weekend there before heading to Alaska. What a great suggestion! Since I arrived to Seattle in the morning and my tour wasn’t until 2:30 pm, I was able to explore […]
Read PostTravel Photography Etiquette — 5 Tips When Photographing People
Trips provide the ideal time to discover new landscapes, cultures, and customs. For many travelers, photos are precious reminders of encounters and highlights along the way. Taking photos of people can be tricky, though. Here are our tips on how to be polite while photographing people during your travel adventures. 1: Permission is key. Get […]
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