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    The 9 Best Travel Gifts by Travel Experts

    November 12, 2021 / No Comments

    For this year's holiday season, support travel experts by buying the products they create to share the destinations they love.

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    Alaskan Dream Cruises Review:
    Sailing Through Culture & Wilderness

    October 25, 2021 / No 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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    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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    GlobeIn Review: Global Handmade Souvenirs Delivered to Your Home

    October 6, 2021 / No Comments

    After not leaving home to travel the world, are you ready to bring the world into your home? Read my GlobeIn Review to learn more about this globally-made subscription box.

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    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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    John Hall’s Alaska Review: A Grand Slam of a Guided Tour

    September 27, 2021 / 2 Comments

    Curious what it's like to take a guided tour in Alaska? Read my John Hall's Alaska review and follow along on the week I spent exploring The Last Frontier as a group.

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  • Packing Lists for Travel,  Reviews

    2022 Tieks Review: 5 Years, 6 Pairs โ€“ย Are Tieks Worth It?

    March 19, 2021 / 149 Comments

    Are Tieks really worth the cost? Why are women obsessed with Tieks? Here's what to know about Tieks and my Tieks review, updated for 2021.

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    How to Pick the Perfect Color Tieks – For Your First Pair or 50th!

    March 9, 2021 / 4 Comments

    Uncertain how to pick Tieks and which color Tieks to buy? Take my quiz and read about what to consider in choosing the perfect Tieks for you!

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    Rocky Mountaineer Review: Canada’s Must-Ride Luxury Train

    February 5, 2021 / 23 Comments

    Curious about the Rocky Mountaineer and whether it's worth it? My Rocky Mountaineer Review shares why it's the best way to see the Canadian Rockies.

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Hi! Iโ€™m Valerie! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿป



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. Iโ€™m also a not-so-secret space nerd and speak fluent emoji! โœŒ๐Ÿป

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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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