So you wanna visit Valdez, Alaska, in 2025? Looking to escape the crowds – or maybe you're on one of the few, lucky cruise ships that will make port there this year? Whatever the reason, this episode is essential info for traveling to Valdez this year.

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Faith from Discover Valdez to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year. In addition to essential travel info (good for any year), you'll learn about some exciting new developments around town in 2025.

In the Q&A section, Faith answers the following questions:

This is the audio-only version of the Valdez video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Valdez:

📚 Also, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip:

🤑 Save $10 off my Alaska Itinerary Planning Packs with code AKSS2025.

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration.

Planning to visit Palmer, Wasilla, Talkeetna, or somewhere else in the Matanuska-Susitna (aka Mat-Su) Valley in 2025 as part of an Alaska trip? You're gonna want to listen to this first!

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Justin from the Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau to discuss visiting this region and what you need to know specifically for visiting this year.

In the Q&A section, Justin answers the following questions: 

This is the audio-only version of the Mat-Su video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to the Mat-Su:

Y'all if you can believe it I do NOT have any blog resources about the Mat-Su Valley as of releasing this video... 🫣 I do have some articles on my to-write list, so I'll add them here once they're live!

🤑 Save $10 off my Alaska Itinerary Planning Packs with code AKSS2025.

🤑 Save 10% off any guided hiking tour with Revel Treks & Tours; no code necessary, just use my special link!

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration.

Planning to visit Whittier Alaska in 2025? Prince William Sound is waiting – but you wanna watch this first, I promise!

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Kelly, president of the Whittier Chamber of Commerce and co-owner of Whittier-based Lazy Otter Charters to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year.

We also specifically discuss two important developments in Whittier: the ongoing closure of the Inn at Whittier (which Kelly provides an exclusive update about) and the opening of the new cruise dock (which we discuss with regard to Norwegian Cruise Line passengers and cruise changes.

In the Q&A section, Kelly answers the following:

This is the audio-only version of the Whittier video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Whittier:

📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip:

🤑 Save $10 off my Alaska Itinerary Planning Packs with code AKSS2025.

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration.

So you want to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve in 2023? You've come to the right place! I sat down (virtually) with Carrie Wittmer, team lead for the Division of Interpretation & Education, to discuss visiting Wrangell-St. Elias this summer; this is the audio-only version of our conversation which was originally video.

You'll learn things like:

And SO much more!

In the Q&A section, Carrie answers the following questions:

Have other questions about visiting Wrangell-St. Elias? Here's what to do:

This episode was originally released as part of my 2023 Alaska Seminar Series; it's been edited to remove some content and clarify the episode, but I apologize for any weird cuts or irrelevant info from the original version.

Want to visit Whittier in 2023? Of course you do!

Listen to the audio-only version of this live seminar and Q&A with Lisa, a representative of the Whittier Chamber of Commerce, for accurate and up-to-date information about what's going on in Whittier and the surrounding region this year.

In this episode, we cover:

As well as new experiences to have in Whittier in 2023, including:

In the Q&A section, Lisa answers the following questions:

Have other questions about visiting Anchorage? Here's what to do:

This episode was originally released as part of my 2023 Alaska Seminar Series; it's been edited to remove some content and clarify the episode, but I apologize for any weird cuts or irrelevant info from the original version.

Want to ride the Alaska Railroad in 2023? Of course you do!

Listen to the audio-only version of a live seminar and Q&A with Meghan from the Alaska Railroad for accurate and up-to-date information about the routes and travel packages offered by the AKRR in 2023, as well as the VERY exciting milestone the Railroad is reaching this year.

In this video, we cover:

As well as new experiences unique to 2023, including:

In the Q&A section, Meghan answers the following questions:

Have other questions about riding the Alaska Railroad? Here's what to do:

This episode was originally released as part of my 2023 Alaska Seminar Series; it's been edited to remove some content and clarify the episode, but I apologize for any weird cuts or irrelevant info from the original version.

Planning to visit Skagway in 2023? Whether you're taking a cruise or traveling there on your own by ferry, plane, or vehicle, this one's for you.

Listen to the audio-only version of a live seminar and Q&A with Wendy from Explore Skagway for accurate and up-to-date information about what's going on in Skagway and the surrounding region this year.

In this episode, we cover:

As well as new experiences to have in Skagway in 2023, including:

In the Q&A section, Wendy answers the following questions:

Have other questions about visiting Skagway? Here's what to do:

This episode was originally released as part of my 2023 Alaska Seminar Series; it's been edited to remove some content and clarify the episode, but I apologize for any weird cuts or irrelevant info from the original version.

So you wanna visit Homer, Alaska, in 2025? Smart choice – it's a favorite destination among Alaskans too!

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Mina from Visit Homer / the Homer Chamber of Commerce to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year. In addition to essential travel info (good for any year), you'll learn about some exciting new developments around town.

In the Q&A section, Mina answers the following questions:

This is the audio-only version of the Homer video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Homer:

📚 Also, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip:

🤑 Save $10 off my Alaska Itinerary Planning Packs with code AKSS2025.

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration.

Planning to visit Sitka in 2023? Whether you're taking a cruise or traveling there on your own by ferry, plane, or cruise ship, this one's for you.

Listen to the audio-only version of a live seminar and Q&A with Laurie from Visit Sitka for accurate and up-to-date information about what's going on in Sitka and the surrounding region this year.

In this episode, we cover:

As well as new experiences to have in Sitka in 2023, including new tours and experiences available in the coming summer season.

In the Q&A section, Laurie answers the following questions:

Have other questions about visiting Sitka? Here's what to do:

This episode was originally released as part of my 2023 Alaska Seminar Series; it's been edited to remove some content and clarify the episode, but I apologize for any weird cuts or irrelevant info from the original version.

Planning to visit Seward, Alaska in 2023? This one's for you! Listen to the audio-only version of my live seminar and Q&A with Jessica from Visit Seward for accurate and up-to-date information about what's going on in Seward and the surrounding region this year.

In this episode, we cover:

As well as new experiences to have in Seward in 2023, including:

In the Q&A section, Jessica answers the following questions:

Have other questions about visiting Seward? Here's what to do:

This episode was originally released as part of my 2023 Alaska Seminar Series; it's been edited to remove some content and clarify the episode, but I apologize for any weird cuts or irrelevant info from the original version.