The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
Winter is approaching in the Norther hemisphere and with a promise of an El Niño year in sight, we expect to see a lot of snow coming our way this year. If that’s true, it’s time to plan your ski vacation. And while you can’t predict where the snow will be better, some ski destinations …
Best Ski Destinations in the US and Why They Are GreatRead More
There aren’t many roads in Alaska. In fact, only about 20% of this state can be traveled by road. One of the few roads Alaska can brag about is the Parks Highway, from Anchorage to Denali. This stretch of road is really spectacular. Driving the Parks Highway is one of the most rewarding experiences that you may …
Driving the Spectacular Parks Highway from Anchorage to DenaliRead More
It was dark and gloomy when our ship pulled at the dock that morning. What a change of scenery from the sunny weather in Juneau the previous day! Trusting the weather will remain good, we had booked an adventurous day trip to Glacier Point. In my previous posts I probably gave you the impression that Alaska is this beautiful, …
Glacier Point – Face to Face With Davidson Glacier in AlaskaRead More
Despite being a small city, there are plenty of fun things to do in Juneau for visitors. Exploring Juneau on your own is quite possible, but if your time is limited, it’s a good idea to book a couple of tours as well. They will take you to some places where it’s hard to make …
Mendenhall Glacier is one the best things you can do in Juneau. The first time I saw the Mendenhall Glacier was earlier that morning, when we were walking to the Nugget Falls. But when you see it from the distance you can’t anticipate its size. I suspected this ice monster must look totally different when you see …
What to Expect on the Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter TourRead More
Ketchikan was the first stop on our cruise to Alaska which started in Vancouver. After spending an entire day at sea, I could hardly wait to set foot on land! But when we finally docked I was a little disappointed. The town seemed small and very quiet, still covered in the morning fog. But our …
6 Incredibly Fun Things to Do in Ketchikan, Alaska in One DayRead More
Traveling to Lake Como but not sure what to do there if you don’t have a lot of money? The good news is that you won’t need to break the bank in order to have a good time here. Of the five lakes that compose the Lake Region of Italy, Lake Como is undoubtedly the most popular, but its popularity didn’t …
What to do in Lake Como on a Budget – Visiting the Playground of the Rich and FamousRead More
But for an article I’ve read in the National Geographic Expeditions magazine, I might have not discovered the beautiful valley of the Engadin. The article was actually about the Bernina Express, one of the many Scenic Swiss Trains that runs from St. Moritz to Tirano, passing through some of the most spectacular sceneries ever imagined. The pictures were so …
What heart remains untouched by the amazing yet sad story of White Fang? The half-woolf half-dog’s faith brought tears in many children’s eyes, as he was sold to be a sled dog in the harsh and frozen Yukon Territory. Somehow Jack London’s character came to my mind as we began our Husky Homestead tour that morning in …
Mushers, Sled Dogs and the Iditarod Sled Race in AlaskaRead More
