I’d Trade A Thousand Beautiful Views…

There are a lot of things about my life right now that probably look pretty incredible from the outside. And they are, and I am thankful. I get to travel. I get to board ships headed towards places other people save for years to visit. I wake up in different ports,...

The Best Investments I’ve Ever Made

Spending money to spend time with friends and family isn’t spending money at all. I know that sounds like one of those quotes you’d find stenciled onto a piece of reclaimed wood hanging in someone’s kitchen, but the older I get, the truer it...

Best Day Bar None

Okay, so, yes. Just like the title says, today was 100% the best day I’ve had on board.  But it isn’t for the reasons you’d think. Yes, its true that for any true Canadian/Alaskan, a good day starts with good weather. And, yes. It was 65 and sunny...

A Hoonah Matata

A Hoonah Matata I have circled this day on my calendar ever since it popped up on my schedule. Hoonah is not far from Juneau, roughly 4-hours by ferry away. There are discounts on the ferry for neighbors day. The world’s (second) largest zipline. Plenty of...

Ground Control to Major Tom…The Captain Has The Con

Ground Control to Major Tom…The Captain Has the Con Alright, I am mixing references in that title, but I am beside myself with my experience today! As a recap, I am now on my fourth ship of the summer and I haven’t crashed and/or burned. I am still wrecked with...