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Video Of The Day: Modern Day 'The Motorcycle Diaries'
May 13th, 2013 at 6:00PM:
Before beginning his doctorate in biomedical sciences, "Alex the Adventure Biker" took a break to realize his lifelong dream: to ride a motorcycle through the Americas. Over the course of nearly a year and a half, he rode his bike through 22 countries as he made his way from El Paso, Texas, to Argentina and then back up through Brazil and all the way to Alaska - a journey of more than 82,000 ...
Nat Geo Television Stars Offer Alaska Travel Tips
May 12th, 2013 at 8:00AM: There is no question that Alaska is one of the top adventure travel destinations in North America, if not the entire world. The brief Alaskan summer brings incredible opportunities for climbing, backpacking, camping and fishing, giving visitors a chance to explore everything the state has to offer in relatively warm conditions. During the winter, Alaska becomes the ultimate outdoor playground for ...Alaska Volcano Erupts, Air Travel Disruption Possible
May 6th, 2013 at 4:00PM: It's been nearly two years since scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) warned that Alaska's Cleveland volcano could erupt at any time, issuing a code yellow eruption advisory. Saturday, those scientists were proven more than right.
"We haven't seen a phase like this where we've had multiple explosions," Rick Wessels, a geophysicist at the US Geological Survey's Alaska Volcano ...Northern Lights Best Viewed At Sea, On A Yacht, French Style
May 4th, 2013 at 4:00PM: Considering a trip to see the Northern Lights? This year may very well be the best time to go. 2013 is the height of the 11-year solar cycle. September and October offer peak activity. They can be seen in Alaska, Norway, Finland and Canada on a clear night. Better yet, try viewing on a ship at sea.
Common tips for viewing the Northern Lights say to go North, inside the Arctic circle, bring ...Budget Travel Strategy: Smart Travel Uses For Your Tax Refund
Mar 25th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
If a tax refund is headed your way, common recommendations include paying off debt; making a major purchase and paying cash, rather than putting it on a credit card and other assorted common sense moves. Travelers can benefit too by using some of the same thinking about what we spend on airline tickets, cruise fare, gear and more.
"Set aside some money for vacation rather than using your ...2013 Iditarod Winner Is Oldest Ever
Mar 15th, 2013 at 8:00AM: By claiming victory in the 2013 Iditarod earlier this week, 53-year-old musher Mitch Seavey managed to cement his place in the annals of Alaskan lore. Not only did he secure the second Iditarod win of his 20-year career, he also became the oldest person to win the event in its 41-year history. This is in sharp contrast to last year's race in which Mitch's son Dallas became the youngest Iditarod ...New Aviation Technology Brings Safer Travel Today, Looks To Future
Mar 13th, 2013 at 2:00PM:
Commercial aviation technology has come a long way since its first flight in 1914, a 23-minute flight between St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida. Along the way, a great amount of the technology in today's aircraft, enabling travelers to fly around the world, was developed right here in the United States. That tradition continues with some recent advances, in use right now or on their way, that ...The 2013 Iditarod Sled Dog Race Gets Underway Today!
Mar 2nd, 2013 at 8:00AM: The 2013 Iditarod sled dog race gets underway today in Anchorage, Alaska, where some of the best mushers in the world have gathered to take part in the 1000-mile journey that culminates in Nome. This morning, 66 mushers will set out from the starting line in front of a throng of cheering fans as part of the ceremonial start. The race will officially get underway tomorrow when the teams will ...Abandoned Igloo Hotel Goes Up For Sale
Feb 19th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
It's not a real estate listing you see everyday: a half-finished igloo in the Alaskan wilderness is on the market.
The four-story, dome-shaped structure was originally envisaged as a hotel, but it has sat half-finished and abandoned (save for the odd vandal) for nearly 40 years.
Dubbed "Igloo City" by locals, the building has fascinated passersby, but was never completed because of ...Skiing Through Alaska's Abandoned Buckner Building (VIDEO)
Feb 12th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
Here at Gadling, our inboxes are full of pitches on the fabulous skiing conditions in Colorado and Utah, but news about the latest lifts and bases rarely sparks our interest. You know what does? Setting up an obstacle course in an abandoned building. That does.
To create the video above, Logan Imlach and Matt Wild spent six days constructing and skiing a line through the infamous Buckner ...
Cruise Line Takes Sustainability From Sea To Shore, Wins Award
Feb 9th, 2013 at 2:00PM: Sustainable Travel International (STI) is a global non-profit charged to help destinations, businesses and travelers protect the environment, adapt to climate change, preserve cultural heritage and more. This week, STI awarded their first-ever, Gold-Level Eco-Certification to a cruise line, honoring Royal Caribbean International for attractions and tour operations at their island in the Bahamas, ...Dancing With The Stars Comes To Sea
Jan 27th, 2013 at 2:00PM: "Dancing with the Stars" is one of the most popular television shows on the air right now, teaming celebrity and pro dancers to compete for the coveted mirror ball trophy. Week after week, viewers watch competitions in Tango, Quickstep, Paso Doble and more from the comfort of their own living rooms. Now, Holland America Line is bringing "Dancing with the Stars" to sea on board six theme cruises in ...Polar Explorer Attempting January Denali Summit Again
Jan 16th, 2013 at 8:00AM: There are two things you can say with certainty about polar explorer Lonnie Dupre. The man is certainly persistent in his pursuits and he has an undeniable affinity for the cold places of our planet. For the third straight year, Dupre has ventured to Denali (also known as Mt. McKinley) in Alaska to attempt a solo summit of the mountain in January – the coldest, darkest and harshest time of ...Free Cruise Giveaways To Enter Right Now
Jan 7th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
If the idea of a free cruise sounds appealing, right now might be a good time to pay attention. This month, during what cruise lines call "wave season," travelers can pick up some of the best cruise vacation values available. To promote those exceptional seasonal values to new travelers, some of whom may have never been on a cruise before, cruise lines are teaming with everyone from ...Alaska Rail And Cruise Packages Add Value, Adventure
Jan 7th, 2013 at 3:00PM:
Alaska rail and cruise packages, commonly called Cruise Tours, are heating up as more travelers opt to see more of what the land of the midnight sun has to offer. Choosing a multi-day land exploration, either before or after a seven-day cruise line sailing, gets passengers deeper into the Alaska heartland than possible by ship only. Now, a third-party travel source is offering to combine their ...Cockpit Chronicles: A Landing Fit For A King
Dec 25th, 2012 at 11:00AM: Harriet Baskas from StuckatTheAirport.com asked a few of us to identify the "scariest airports" as seen through the eyes of pilots. I gave her a list of "challenging" airports instead. I told her about New York's LaGuardia and Washington, D.C.'s Reagan airports but I wondered if I should have mentioned Eek or Nightmute, two of my personal favorites from flying in Alaska, that attract only a few ...Cruise Line Hosts Pop-Up Restaurant On Land
Nov 3rd, 2012 at 2:00PM:
Cruise lines like to dazzle passengers on their ships with some of the best cuisine available, sourced from around the world. Cruise travelers often have so many choices that deciding what to have for dinner is a difficult decision. Those who have never been on a cruise anticipate culinary offerings but don't know exactly what to expect ... until now.
Celebrity Cruises, with a reputation ...Roadside America: Cave Vineyard, Missouri
Oct 16th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
If you are a U.S. wine industry buff, all around trivia guru, or Dustin Hoffman in "Rain Man," you already know there are wineries in all 50 American states.
Yep. That's right. Pick a state and there is a winery there.
Alaska? Yep, there are 8.
Hawaii? Two.
Missouri? There are now over 100.
Wait. What? There are over 100 wineries in Missouri? Ranked as one of the top-ten wine ...Alaskan Town Invaded By Record Number Of Polar Bears
Oct 4th, 2012 at 8:00AM: The 250 residents of the remote town of Kaktovik, Alaska, have grown accustomed to living on the edge of the wilderness, but even they had to be a bit surprised at all the ursine visitors that came calling last month. In mid-September, the sleepy little community found itself over run with a record number of polar bears who came looking for food while they wait for the return of the pack ice.
...Northern Lights Just One Reason To Visit Iceland
Sep 22nd, 2012 at 1:00PM:
The northern lights are a natural light display that occurs in the high latitude regions of our planet. Alaska is one of the best places to see the northern lights, especially in September and March when skies are dark and temperatures mild for comfortable viewing. Iceland is also a good place to view the display and offers some unique advantages.
One of several astronomical phenomena ...
