The 10 Most Popular Hotels in Alaska for 2023
When it comes to planning an Alaska trip, it's a fair understatement to say there's a lot to consider. From choosing when to visit and how much you can afford to spend to working out the finer details of different towns you want to visit and stringing together an Alaska itinerary... I feel a bit overwhelmed just typing that all out...
Tieks Review 2022: Are Tieks Worth the Cost?
The number one barrier to buying a pair of Tieks ballet flats is the price. Trust me, I get it. If you're reading this post or any other Tieks review, you're probably curious if a simple ballet flat can really be worth all the hype – and the price. Tieks cost $185+ per pair, after all! This isn't pocket change for most of us and is a bit scary when it's time to hit the 'Checkout' button...
Unbound Merino Review: Your New Essential Travel Layers?
Over the years, I've gotten worse at packing. When I first started this site, the whole premise was packing light and using a valise (a weekend bag) to explore the world – hence the name of "Valerie & Valise." I was young (and dumb), with a strong back and loads of energy; now I'm a bit more mature, with back pain and a rolling carry-on, like so many others...
The 9 Best Travel Gifts by Travel Experts (2022 Edition)
Let me tell ya: it’s been a wild few years for travel creators. Almost three years after the pandemic began, people have certainly been traveling again – but those of us who create content to help you do so have still been on a rollercoaster of traffic and income. This might not seem relevant to you as the traveler, but it’s important to remember that we creators are business owners...
Kenai Fjords Tours Review:
Puffins, Whales & Waterfalls, Oh My!There's nothing like the feeling of being out on the open water, wind in your hair, sun sparkling on the waves, call of sea birds in the air. Alaska has some incredible opportunities to explore its seemingly endless coastline – in fact, some parts of Alaska can only be explored by boat, such as the majority of Kenai Fjords National Park...
Denali Backcountry Adventure Review: Experience the Denali Highway
It never feels like my trip to Alaska is complete without a visit to Denali, and it never feels like my Denali visit is complete without taking a bus tour into the National Park. But it's been a crazy year in Denali National Park, due to a road closure caused by a major landslide. The various options for bus tours into Denali have changed a lot and many people have been confused by the options. One point of confusion has been the Denali Backcountry Adventure...
Alaskan Dream Cruises Review:
Sailing Through Culture & WildernessCurious what it's like to do a small ship cruise in Alaskan? Learn more by reading my Alaskan Dream Cruises Review covering all aspects of the experience.
26 Glacier Cruise Review: The Best Way to See Glaciers in Alaska
Want to see glaciers in Alaska? You're not alone in trying to figure out how. Read my Phillips' 26 Glacier Cruise review to decide if this is right for your Alaska trip.
Flytographer Review: 5 Reasons to Book This Perfect Travel Souvenir
Curious about booking a professional photographer on your next trip? Read my Flytographer review to learn how the service works and reasons to budget for it on your next trip.
