by travelcharlee | Feb 13, 2023 | Cruise Vacations, Explored, Travel Tips
Attention Cruisers! Sharing a few of my favorite secrets (well, maybe not so secret) about cruise ships you may NOT know or a good reminder if you do! The stateroom walls are metal, so why is this information you need? Pack a few small magnets, even a clip...
by travelcharlee | Dec 15, 2022 | Explored, Hidden Gems, Holiday Travel Ideas, Small Towns, Travel Destinations
Happy Holidays from Asheville in December! First and foremost, dress for cloudy, overcast skies with a wet chill in the air. Honestly, we didn’t see the sun for the 3 days we were in town. During the holiday season, there’s plenty to see and do, but...
by travelcharlee | Nov 28, 2022 | Explored, Hidden Gems, Travel Destinations
My first adventure in Sitka was more than I expected it would be in more ways than one! Accessible only by air and sea, Sitka lies at the heart of the Tongass National Forest, one of the largest temperate rain forests in the world. Home to a dormant...
by travelcharlee | Nov 17, 2022 | Explored, Hidden Gems, Small Towns, Travel Destinations
Juneau is located in the southeastern part of the state on the Gastineau Channel and is the second largest city in the United States by area, 3,255 square miles, with only 14 being urban. Did “JOONOH” that it’s one of 2 landlocked capital cities in the United States?...
by travelcharlee | Nov 15, 2022 | Explored, Hidden Gems, Small Towns, Travel Destinations
Have you been to the Last Frontier in Alaska? Skagway, Alaska, is a small slice of history located in the Alaska Panhandle. It’s home to approximately 1,000 (give or take) residents year-round, but it sees nearly 1 million visitors each year. (many from cruise...
by travelcharlee | Sep 6, 2022 | European Vacations, Explored, Luxury Vacations, Small Towns, Travel Experiences
The Northern Lights are an atmospheric phenomenon that you must see in your lifetime. Northern Lights is the common term, but I prefer to call it the Aurora Borealis. It’s Latin for “Dawn of the North.” However, it was Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei...
