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  • Destination Guides,  Reviews

    The 10 Most Popular Hotels in Alaska for 2023

    January 3, 2023 / No Comments

    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...

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    Packing Lists for Travel,  Reviews

    Tieks Review 2022: Are Tieks Worth the Cost?

    November 22, 2022 / 154 Comments

    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...

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  • Unbound Merino Hero
    Packing Lists for Travel,  Reviews

    Unbound Merino Review: Your New Essential Travel Layers?

    November 10, 2022 / 2 Comments

    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...

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  • Travel Gifts from Travel Experts Hero
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    The 9 Best Travel Gifts by Travel Experts (2022 Edition)

    November 1, 2022 /

    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...

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  • Kenai Fjords Tours Review Hero
    Destination Guides,  Reviews

    Kenai Fjords Tours Review:
    Puffins, Whales & Waterfalls, Oh My!

    September 5, 2022 / No Comments

    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...

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  • Denali Backcountry Adventure Review
    Destination Guides,  Reviews

    Denali Backcountry Adventure Review: Experience the Denali Highway

    August 19, 2022 / No Comments

    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...

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  • Alaskan Dream Cruises Review Hero
    Destination Guides,  Reviews

    Alaskan Dream Cruises Review:
    Sailing Through Culture & Wilderness

    October 25, 2021 / 6 Comments

    Curious 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.

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  • Cruise Tips,  Reviews

    26 Glacier Cruise Review: The Best Way to See Glaciers in Alaska

    October 11, 2021 / 2 Comments

    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.

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  • Flytographer Review Hero
    Reviews,  Travel Tips

    Flytographer Review: 5 Reasons to Book This Perfect Travel Souvenir

    October 2, 2021 / No Comments

    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.

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Hi! I’m Valerie! 👋🏻


 
I travel with my trusty valise and my husband, Mr. V.

I started this site to share my travel stories and inspiration to help you complete bucket list trips. I’m also a not-so-secret space nerd and speak fluent emoji! ✌🏻
 
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Through my site I promote travel to lands, including Alaska, Canada, and the Western U.S., which are the traditional lands of Indigenous and First Nations peoples.

With respect, I make a formal land acknowledgement, extending my appreciation and respect to the past and present people of these lands.

To learn more about the peoples who call these lands home, I invite you to explore Native Land.

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