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May 18, 2018 by: Becky

An Amazing Alaska Itinerary: Plan a 2 Week Trip to Alaska by Land and Sea

An Amazing Alaska Itinerary: Plan a 2 Week Trip to Alaska by Land and Sea

I still remember how long it took to plan a trip to Alaska the first time.  The options were overwhelming and I wasn’t an experienced traveler.  Alaska cruisetours promised to cure my headache, but they wanted thousands of dollars in exchange.  Since I was young, broke, and stubborn, I decided to figure it out on my own. I wanted something more adventurous, more personalized, and

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October 4, 2017 by: Becky

Kayaking in Alaska Among Icebergs is the Coolest Thing You’ll Ever Do

Kayaking in Alaska Among Icebergs is the Coolest Thing You’ll Ever Do

Kayaking in Alaska is the holy grail of all trips.  You head miles away from the nearest town — not that it’s big to begin with — into a great expanse of wildlife sanctuaries, pristine waters, and between rugged peaks.  If you’re lucky, curious otters will come up to greet you.  If you’re not, tidal swings will carry you far and make you work hard

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September 11, 2017 by: Becky

Into the Wild: 3 Awesome Places to See Wildlife in Alaska

Into the Wild: 3 Awesome Places to See Wildlife in Alaska

What if I told you you could go on a safari without leaving the country?  Alaska is a hotspot for animals, a state full of moose, bears, whales, and more.  You’ll likely stumble on some no matter where you go, but these are favorites on where to see wildlife in Alaska.  All three areas are relatively easy to reach, semi-affordable, ripe for wildlife opportunities, and

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March 1, 2016 by: Becky

Last-Minute Spring Break Ideas

Last-Minute Spring Break Ideas

March officially welcomes in spring break season, but don’t lose help if you’ve procrastinated on making plans.  Here’s a few spring break ideas using frequent flyer miles and hotel points to get you started without having to pay premium prices. For Adventurers: Panama If you want to spice your trip up a little but don’t have time to get too far from home, Central America

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January 11, 2016 by: Becky

Where to Go When You Lose the Powerball

Where to Go When You Lose the Powerball

“It’s a tax on stupid people,” my boss used to say, and indeed I know the odds of winning the Powerball.  Actually, you don’t even need a course in advanced statistics to calculate that: Powerball straight out shares that the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292 million. And yet, I bought a ticket anyway.  Three tickets, to be exact. With visions of

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May 14, 2015 by: Becky

Destinations I Will Defend Until I Die

Destinations I Will Defend Until I Die

Lately, it seems I’ve gotten a lot of messages from readers who disagree with my opinions.  I actually love these emails (who am I kidding? I love all emails!) because debating about travel is one of the things I enjoy most. More often than not, these passionate messages are from locals who love their home and are surprised I didn’t like it.  I get it:

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October 1, 2014 by: Becky

Mendenhall Glacier Trek in Juneau AK – Is it Worth It?

Mendenhall Glacier Trek in Juneau AK – Is it Worth It?

It looked like it was going to pour when I woke up in Juneau.  But they say there’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing, so I gathered up my rain gear and decided to make the best of my day on a Mendenhall Glacier Trek. My plans in Juneau would be the most physically strenuous of my 13-day trip: I had signed up

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June 23, 2014 by: Becky

7 Places I Could Return to Over and Over

7 Places I Could Return to Over and Over

In January, my husband and I spent a four-day weekend driving from Bozeman, Montana to Spokane, Washington and exploring a few spots inbetween.  Even though we never intended this trip to be a “vacation” (we had some personal business in the area), I had hoped to return to the blog with stories about gorgeous scenery, interesting communities, and small town charms. Instead, I was really

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October 2, 2012 by: Guest Post

North to Alaska: Caribou Hunting near Prudhoe Bay

North to Alaska: Caribou Hunting near Prudhoe Bay

Even in the modern world of air travel with world capitals seemingly at your doorstep, it still amazes me just how large the contiguous United States are.  The first leg of my journey north got me to Seattle through Atlanta where I chose to overnight before heading up to Anchorage. Due to Delta’s illogical luggage policy, it was cheaper for me to fly first class and check

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headshot of Becky PokoraI'm Becky and I believe travel is more meaningful when you're immersed and engaged! If you'd rather be sightDOING than sightseeing, you're in the right place. My goal is to share stories, travel tips, and inspiration so you can plan your own adventures around the globe.

When I'm not traveling, you'll find me hiking, cooking, reading, and cuddling with my puppy.
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