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.

So you wanna visit Seward, Alaska, in 2025? Or maybe you're starting or ending an Alaska cruise there? Maybe you're ticking off national parks and it's finally time for Kenai Fjords? Whatever the reason, this video is essential for travel this year.

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Ally from Visit Seward 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 – and why you'll need to 'pardon our dust' at the Seward cruise terminal in 2025.

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

This is the audio-only version of the Seward 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 Seward:

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

🤑 Save 10% off your Kenai Fjords cruise:

🤑 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 Denali National Park in 2025 as part of an Alaska trip? You're gonna want to hear this first!

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Amber, Public Relations Officer for Denali National Park & Preserve to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year. We also specifically discuss the Denali Park Road closure, what you can expect in 2025, and Amber provides an exclusive update about progress on the road repair!

In the Q&A, Amber also answers the following questions:

This is the audio-only version of the Denali 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 Denali:

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

🤑 Save 10% off your Denali flightseeing tour with K2 Aviation, with code valandval

🤑 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.

Want to visit Fairbanks, Alaska, in 2025? Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Kasey from Explore Fairbanks to discuss what visitors need to know and what's new in Fairbanks this coming year.

Whether you want to visit in the Midnight Sun, Aurora, or Winter seasons, this video will help you get prepared for an unforgettable adventure in the Golden Heart of Alaska!

In the Q&A, Kasey answers the following questions:

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

***Apologies for the quality of MY audio track – I'm not sure what happened, but Kasey sounds great!***

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

📚 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.

Want to visit Anchorage, Alaska, in 2025? Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Jack from Visit Anchorage to discuss what visitors need to know and what's new in Anchorage this coming year.

In this episode, we cover all the essentials including:

In the Q&A, Jack answers the following questions:

This is the audio-only version of the Anchorage 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 Anchorage:

📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you visit:

🤑 Save 10% off any flight – including Anchorage sightseeing, and Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks bear viewing – with Rust's Flying Service with code valandval

🤑 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.

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.