Half Day in Ketchikan, Alaska

July 30, 2012

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 […]

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Road Trip: Skagway, Alaska to Emerald Lake (Yukon Territory, Canada)

July 27, 2012

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 […]

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Pike Place Market Food Tour

July 22, 2012

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 […]

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Travel Photography Etiquette — 5 Tips When Photographing People

July 3, 2012

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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