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You’ve decided to go for it and plan a wintery journey to gaze up at the stars. And, if you’re lucky, you might even witness the Aurora Borealis with your own eyes. Now, it’s time to narrow down your list of potential dark-sky destinations, so you can book your trip and start planning your cold-weather wardrobe.
Today, Traveling with AAA host Angie Orth is back with travel and space tourism writer Valerie Stimac. The Alaska native and author of Lonely Planet’s Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism is here to share her top five places to experience the Northern Lights.
You’ll hear about destinations both near and far to view the Northern (and Southern) Lights. Valerie shares locations that are accessible from within the United States as well as a few far-flung international destinations for travelers with an adventurous spirit.
What You’ll Learn:
Connect with Valerie Stimac:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vstimac
Book: Stargazing Around the World: A Tour of the Night Sky https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/stargazing-around-the-world-a-tour-of-the-night-sky
Previous Episodes:
Astrotourism: Visiting the Heavens with Valerie Stimac
5 Biggest Upcoming Astronomical Events and Where to See Them, with Valerie Stimac
Connect with AAA:
Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprises
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises
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You’ve decided to go for it and plan a wintery journey to gaze up at the stars. And, if you’re lucky, you might even witness the Aurora Borealis with your own eyes. Now, it’s time to narrow down your list of potential dark-sky destinations, so you can book your trip and start planning your cold-weather wardrobe.
Today, Traveling with AAA host Angie Orth is back with travel and space tourism writer Valerie Stimac. The Alaska native and author of Lonely Planet’s Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism is here to share her top five places to experience the Northern Lights.
You’ll hear about destinations both near and far to view the Northern (and Southern) Lights. Valerie shares locations that are accessible from within the United States as well as a few far-flung international destinations for travelers with an adventurous spirit.
What You’ll Learn:
Connect with Valerie Stimac:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vstimac
Book: Stargazing Around the World: A Tour of the Night Sky https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/stargazing-around-the-world-a-tour-of-the-night-sky
Previous Episodes:
Astrotourism: Visiting the Heavens with Valerie Stimac
5 Biggest Upcoming Astronomical Events and Where to See Them, with Valerie Stimac
Connect with AAA:
Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprises
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises

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