In Eugene, Oregon, a good mood is ‘just a bike ride away’
The bike craze was in full swing when I lived in Eugene 40 years ago. But today, there are more trails, more bike/pedestrian bridges and more cycling enthusiasts.
Travel
Expecting summer visitors? These 3 trips will give them a great Alaska experience
If you’re lucky, you’ll get to tag along on some of these great adventures.
Is gaming airlines and reward programs worth it? Depends on where you’re sitting (and if you like extra legroom)
“Skiplagging,” mileage runs, signing up for credit cards with travel perks — it’s all part of how people work the system for better travel deals.
Budget airline Allegiant has arrived, JetBlue is back and other signs the summer travel season is in full swing
Here are the new flights, new routes and new developments arriving for travelers this season.
There are some sweet Alaska airfare deals between now and mid-June - if you act fast
Here are some favorites.
Germs, dehydration, weight gain: Tips for staying healthy when traveling
If these tips sound familiar, it’s because they work.
800 people tour new Alaska ferry as proposed budget cuts threaten marine highway
The Tazlina is scheduled to make its maiden voyage Tuesday, running from Juneau to Haines and Skagway.
When you’re playing the airline system game, sometimes you lose
Here are some lessons learned the hard way from a recent trip to Juneau.
Some guy took a sack of moose poop through Juneau airport security
Transportation Security Administration screening equipment flagged a “large organic mass” in a traveler’s carry-on April 15.
Here’s what possessed 3 Alaskans to tackle the ‘Rickshaw Run’ in India
“There are three things the race organizers guarantee ... You’ll get sick, you’ll get lost and you’ll break down,” said former pararescueman and current adrenaline junkie David Shuman.
Rethink that emergency exit row seat: With great legroom comes great responsibility
The extra legroom comes with written rules, unwritten rules and serious responsibilities.
Want to get out to the wild, remote parts of Alaska? Using miles is the way to go
Some of the best deals are on the Alaska Peninsula and the Aleutian Islands.
Here’s how these Alaskan travel agents stay in business in the age of the internet
There still are brick-and-mortar travel agents who can save you time and money. But the metrics have changed a bit.
Here are some locals-only deals on early season Alaska attractions
Most of the best deals are in May.
Here are some great deals on tickets to Seattle, Portland, Chicago, LA, New York and D.C.
Combine these deals a first-day activity where you can stretch your legs, see some sights and learn about the area.
Got spring fever? Here are some fun travel options, both in Alaska and farther afield
Take a ferry, a road trip or a plane Outside — there’s plenty to see and do.
Navigating the cities and countryside of Vietnam
If I never ride on the back of a motor scooter again, I will die happy. But it was the perfect way to see a small piece of Vietnam in a week.
When in Vietnam, travel as the locals do - on a scooter, at breakneck speed
Was I a bit nervous? Yes. Did I get over it? Barely. But if you want to cover some ground in Vietnam, you need to go by scooter.
In San Francisco, you don’t have to leave the airport to visit a museum
The SFO Museum is the only airport-located museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, according to Assistant Director Tim O’Brien.
Is it still worth it to collect air miles? Yes - and here’s why
With all of the extra opportunities to earn massive amounts of frequent flyer miles, there’s more pressure on Alaska Airlines when it comes time to cash them in.