We went to Alaska last year. It was phenomenal! I wonder if we will ever have another trip like that again. We had a list of things we wanted to see during our six-week journey to Alaska and back, including animals. At this point in…
It is called the smallest desert in the world, and it was a big part of our Alaskan trip last year. I looked forward to visiting this unique destination in Carcross, Yukon, Canada. When I started researching what to see on our way to Alaska…
It was a beautiful start to the day. The sun was bright, and the air embraced us with warmth. We had a few more places to see in Dawson City, and then we were off to Alaska. Alaska. The whole purpose of this epic summer…
I really like this image. It is one of contrast. In front, a starving Ukrainian girl who represents the oppression that Ukraine suffered from a forced famine. In the background is a poet. Tara Shevchenko is considered to be the founder of the modern Ukrainian…
Oftentimes, when we arrive at a location that we want to explore, it has one, maybe two, features that draw us there. For example, a city park with a duck pond and a garden, or another place with a few sculptures among some flowers. Rarely…
A couple of years ago, I decided we would go to Alaska. As part of my initial research on this destination, I looked at things we can do when places close up for the day. One of the most annoying things we have discovered is…
The summer of 2023 was a great adventure and fulfillment of lifelong dreams. We had travelled to Alaska. Our Alaskan journey was epic; if we could, we would immediately pack our bags and head that way. It was an experience that can never be repeated. …
The day we started was great! Well, actually, it wasn’t. We were happy to be alive after a windstorm that kept us up all night. The night before, we arrived late. We planned camping at Horseshoe Bend Campground in the Big Horn Canyon National Recreation…
Our day started fantastically. We broke camp where we were just outside of Banff. We saw three elk males hanging out together in the early morning. One was trying to spar with the others. We left the majestic mountains of Alberta and entered Calgary to…
Drive along the Alaska Highway, and you will encounter one of the most unique places in the world. Everything is evident in this picture. The picture is an usie we took while sitting on a bench in what would be described as “in the middle…
