Alaskan cruising is big business, with nearly two million travelers boarding mega ships each year. These floating cities move through Southeast Alaska’s port towns ofJuneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan with long transits to and from Vancouver or Seattle. They must be doing something right. But the real question is: right for whom?Discover why UnCruise offers a …
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Fredericton, the capital of New Brunswick, is probably not the first place that comes to mind for a fun adventure-filled getaway. On my first ever visit to the city last summer, my eyes were opened to what Fredericton offers – and any preconceptions were quickly put to bed. Located on the Wolastoq (Saint John River), …
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I didn’t expect Shanghai to feel so personal. Perhaps it’s the why. The reason we are here. A brief stop, or two rather, on the way to Fujian, to see the place where Cat was born. More about that here on the blog when we’re ready. For now: Shanghai, our entry and exit point into …
Anchorage is Alaska’s gateway city, with more enplanements than the rest of the state combined. Chances are, if you’re cruising Prince William Sound or Kenai Fjords, taking a bush plane to see bears at Katmai, riding the rails to Denali, or heading deep into the interior, you’re coming through Anchorage. Last summer, we spent a …
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This is a guest post by Emily Torres, a travel enthusiast and storyteller who specializes in writing about outdoor adventures and unique natural experiences in Latin America. She believes the best journeys balance exploration with moments of pure relaxation. After a morning of hiking volcanic trails or flying through the forest canopy on a zipline, …