Travel Tips

Just 4 hours south of Anchorage on the Kenai Peninsula, the seaside town of Homer is one of Alaska’s ‘must-see’ destinations especially if you are traveling by car on an Alaskan road trip. Here are five great reasons to include Homer in your Alaska vacation itinerary: #1 – Homer... Read more

Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city, and while some forms of daily life here mirror that of any other bustling urban area, it embraces a unique community that blends the best of city living with awesome outdoor adventures and Alaska’s pioneer charm and grit. The spirit of Anchorage is rooted... Read more

Alaska is a vibrant destination and it is exciting to explore it year-round, but summer is when the state truly comes alive. There’s something about that sensational midnight sun and its welcoming warmth, the array of “only-in-summer” Alaska outdoor activities, and an influx of wide-eyed and enthusiastic visitors from... Read more

In Fairbanks, a land of extremes in Alaska’s Far North, the difference between summer and winter can be akin to the difference between day and night. Quite literally, really – summer is lit by the inescapable, seemingly never-setting Midnight Sun while its winter is cloaked by darkness, with slivers... Read more

For travelers considering a foray to the Alaskan city of Fairbanks, let its well-known moniker nudge you North: The “Golden Heart” City. Fairbank’s nickname is partially given for obvious geographic reasons, as the community is set in the center of Alaska’s Interior Region, where there’s a mix of tundra... Read more

No matter how you choose to experience Alaska – by small plane or helicopter, by cruise ship or by automobile – one of the states “must see” attractions are definitely its glaciers. Alaska’s glaciers are impressive, even from afar. These relics of frozen eras past can appear as rivers... Read more

For every unique Alaska season, there are countless reasons to get behind the wheel of a rental vehicle and take off on an Alaska self-drive tour. And yes, that even includes during the winter season! Self-driving tours provide a flexibility and independence that many travelers crave, especially in a... Read more

When traveling across Alaska, one of the best ways to capture the genuine “flavors” of this unique state is to taste the state’s most interesting and iconic foods. From King crab to King salmon, local berries to veggies, delicate-but-delightful halibut and scallops, surprising sides like reindeer sausage and saltwater... Read more