What’s on in Anchorage? Good Heavens–how do we narrow it down? Spring has sprung, however haltingly. Admit it, though: the days are longer!! HAHA. Everyone in Anchorage is a travel expert–and they will guide you to the Log Cabi...[...]
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May 14th, 2013 - 8:36 pm § in United States travel blogs
What’s on in Anchorage? Mayor’s Marathon is on!!
Mystical Mediterranean, from USTravel
Did I mention I’m stuck on all-things-Italy? It’s a weakness. Given time, you, too, will succumb. Here are some special deals from USTravel to get you in the mood! Tuscany & Umbria Biking: Undiscovered Umbria to Cortona, Land of t...[...]
May 14th, 2013 - 7:05 pm § in United States travel blogs
KOAN Podcast: Keep Calm and Dream of Italy!
OK OK. There is an ulterior motive for our broadcast today. Mm-hmm. As we speak (e-speak?), we’re headed over the pole on Condor German Airlines to Frankfurt — then on to Florence, Italy (above). So–who do I quiz for the inside ...[...]
May 8th, 2013 - 6:25 pm § in United States travel blogs
KOAN Podcast: Julie Saupe from Visit Anchorage!
We hosted Julie Saupe and James Minton from Visit Anchorage in the studio. In addition to discussing all the cool air fare deals (Seattle, L.A., Frankfurt, Iceland and MORE! ), we waxed poetic about the giant love-fest between the city of Anchora...[...]
May 1st, 2013 - 9:11 am § in Australia travel blogs, Destinations, Italy travel blogs, Journals, United States travel blogs
The Radar: Travel Lately
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories with #NGTRadar. Check back on the blog each Wednesday for our Travel Lately roundup.[...]
April 29th, 2013 - 9:00 pm § in United States travel blogs
KOAN Podcast: All Homer, all the time!
We hosted Jon Faulkner from Land’s End Resort on the radio show (above the view from room 227!). Listen up for the details on the GLORIOUS “Uncorked” Food & Wine event on May 3. Plus Jon has some keen insight on what’s...[...]
April 29th, 2013 - 8:15 pm § in United States travel blogs
Condor: Luvin’ me sum Big Twins (aka B767)
Condor’s nonstop flights to Frankfurt, Germany run all summer, through Oct. 1. Like last year, Condor is flying the twin-aisle 767-300. I snapped this photo (above). Later in the month, on May 25, they move to two flights per week. Then, in...[...]
April 29th, 2013 - 7:44 pm § in United States travel blogs
Ice is nice in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park!
Plan your trip to McCarthy/Kennicott in the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, America’s largest park! Choose from great deals and new activities this year, including a ZIP LINE from Alaska Boreal Canopy Adventures! Your zipline ad...[...]
April 23rd, 2013 - 5:26 pm § in United States travel blogs
KOAN Podcast: Eye on Alaska
We had a great time on the radio going over all the deals available this week between Alaska and the rest of the world. That includes super deals to L.A. on Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, plus over-the-top deals to Europe on Icelandair and Condor! ...[...]
April 23rd, 2013 - 2:49 pm § in United States travel blogs
Aviation safety: everybody’s business
Spoiler alert: The saying on the t-shirt makes great fashion (perhaps), but bad flight safety management. Just sayin’. Last week, I had a meeting with members of the FAA’s Circle of Safety team. This included Mike Yorke, Danny Billman...[...]