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All about our travels: from Travel Hacking, trip reviews, and general travel tips.
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Ultimate Alaska Shopping Guide (What to Buy)
When going to far-off places whether on vacation or a work trip, it’s hard not to come home with cool souvenirs. Alaska is one of those unique places to visit that has so much to offer. Here’s our Alaska shopping guide and things you can buy that’s uniquely Alaskan. Hopefully, this guide can help you narrow down what you want to buy and budget for them before you leave for your trip. Planning an Alaska Trip? Here’s what to do: The Made in Alaska Symbol If you find this picture of a polar bear in any of the products that you buy in Alaska, this is the Made in Alaska…
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Amtrak Silver Meteor (Palmetto) Review
Have you ever tried riding a train in the US? If you’re lucky enough to live in a city that has train service, you should do it and add it to your bucket list. Here’s a review of the Amtrak Silver Meteor train from Jacksonville to Charleston (and vice versa). I previously reviewed a train from Tampa to Jacksonville on Amtrak. While I last took that train in 2018, nothing much has changed, except that the trains run more on time now 🙂 Here’s my review of the Amtrak Silver Meteor service from Jacksonville, FL to Charleston, SC Why ride a train instead of driving? I don’t like to…
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Best Shopping in Anchorage, Alaska (What Stores to Visit)
Want to go shopping in Anchorage, Alaska, while you’re visiting the city? Here’s a guide on what stores to visit in Anchorage, and ones I would recommend based on multiple trips to this city. Here’s our shopping guide to Anchorage, Alaska. Planning an Alaska Trip? Here’s what to do: Stores To Visit in Anchorage, Alaska Note that if we put in the times in the stores below, they are all Alaska time. Grizzly’s Gifts Address: 501 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501Hours: Open daily from 9 am to 8 pmWhat I bought here: Scrimshaw earrings in ancient ivory Pro Tip: If you’re staying at the Historic Anchorage Hotel, let…
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Family Fun at the Williams Reindeer Farm in Palmer Alaska
Planning for our honeymoon through Alaska, I casually looked at Google Maps on our route from Anchorage to Denali. I saw that there’s this Reindeer Farm in Palmer, around 50 minutes north of Anchorage. The Palmer Reindeer Farm is a short detour through our road trip from Anchorage to Denali National Park. I like animals, so I’m like, why not? I’ve never been close to reindeer so here’s my chance. Here’s what to expect when visiting the Reindeer Farm in Palmer, Alaska. Looking to stay in the Palmer area? Here are a few suggestions: (affiliate links – thank you for supporting our blog) Here’s a few more suggestions on Alaska…
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Visiting Daytona Aquarium and Rainforest Adventure (Review and What to Expect)
There’s a new attraction in Daytona Beach, and one we’re particularly excited to visit. It’s the Daytona Aquarium and Rainforest Adventure! Kids (and adults), will have a good time looking at the animal exhibits and even interacting with some of the animals! Looking for more Daytona Beach Posts? Looking for hotels in Daytona Beach? Here are a few suggestions: Daytona Beach Hotels (Booking.com)Daytona Beach Hotels (Expedia.com)Hyatt Place Daytona Beach (Beachfront) – Expedia.com Above are affiliate links. By clicking on these links, you help our little site earn a little commission, at no extra cost to you! How much are tickets to the Daytona Aquarium? $29 for adults $25 for children ages…
