May 10, 2026 This little gem of not quite 9,000 residents has the distinction of being the oldest continuous U.S. settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. In the late 1800’s, Astoria’s salmon canneries, forest and shipping industries turned the area into the liveliest boom town between Seattle and San Francisco. The famous Western Highway U.S. Read more

May 8, 2026 Sparkling waters and lush evergreen forests surround the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle’s shimmering skyline and contemporary design delight with touches of old-world charm. There is a creative energy in Seattle that I will talk about in a moment, but that same energy is reflected in the city’s dynamicarchitecture. The Read more

May 7, 2026 Vancouver is a sophisticated and culturally diverse city set against a magnificent backdrop of mountains, forests and the Pacific Ocean. It juxtaposes natural scenic beauty with exciting urban flair and offers award-winning restaurants, boutiques and cultural activities. The main cruise port in Vancouver is the Canada Place Cruise Terminal. It’s the largest Read more

May 6, 2026 First, British Columbia, as many believe, is not its own country it is a providence of Canada. British Columbia borders the U.S. states of Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Today we visited Victoria which is on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. You can actually take a speed boat from Seattle, Washington to Read more

May 4, 2026 Ketchikan is known as Alaska’s “First City” because it’s the first major community travelers come to as they journey north. This charming waterfront town showcases its maritime history and offers picturesque scenery, quaint architecture and an abundance of cultural delights. The first thing you see in Ketchikan is “The Rock”, it’s the Read more

May 3, 2026 This morning as we sailed into Sitka, Alaska it is not uncommon as it is in other parts of Alaska to see low hanging clouds like the ones we experienced upon arrival. It gives you a sense of the depth of the mountain coverage, and you never know just what might be Read more

May 2, 2026 They say the best camera is the one you have with you, and in today’s world everyone seems to have a smartphone with an even smarter camera. It’s easy to fall into the belief that if you don’t have a photo (and post it on social media) it didn’t happen. This morning Read more

May 1, 2026 In 1897 throngs of gold seekers poured into Skagway in search of the precious metal. At the time, Skagway was no more than a lawless jumble of tents but by the turn of the century it was a bustling town. Surrounded by the Taiya Inlet and the Coast Mountains, Skagway sits atop Read more

April 30, 2026 Glacier Bay National Park is the gateway to the largest tidewater glacier in North America, Hubbard Glacier which measures 76 miles long and plunges 1,200 feet into the depths of the bay. Its immense beauty and phenomenal blue hues are enchanting, even from afar. But it’s when our cruise ship draws closer Read more

April 29, 2026 Until our trip to Antarctica last year, I considered Prince William Sound to be the one of most beautiful places on earth. With that said, it still should be on any nature lovers bucket list. Seas like mirrors, reflecting the deep green of the forest and the stunning snow-covered mountains surrounding you Read more