Want to visit Unalaska or Dutch Harbor, in 2025 – or, well, ever?! This one's for you!

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Katherine & Trevona from the Unalaska Visitors Bureau to discuss everything you need to know to visit, including how to get there, main attractions and experiences, and much, much more!

In the Q&A, Katherin & Trevona answer the following questions:

• What is the optimal number of days to visit?
• How reliable are flights to Dutch Harbor?
• Do you need a car to visit?
• What is there to do as a cruise excursion?
• Can you go fishing and are there fishing charters?
• Should you be concerned about motion sickness if visiting by boat?

This is the audio-only version of the Unalaska video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Unalaska:

• Unalaska Visitors Bureau (official website)
• Unalaska Visitors Bureau on Facebook
• Unalaska Visitors Bureau on Instagram

As I have never been to Unalaska 😱 I don't have any resources from my blog... yet!! (🤞 for 2026!)

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🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration!

Want to discover Denali, in 2025? This one's for you!

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Vanessa from Discover Denali to discuss what visitors need to know to visit and what's new this coming year. Discover Denali supports the greater Denali area, including the gateway communities for Denali National Park, and many incredible tour operators that help visitors explore Denali.

In the Q&A, Vanessa answers the following questions:

• What are the options for fishing near the national park?
• What can you advise to see/do/eat in the Healy area?
• What trails would you recommend in or out of the park for great views?
• How would you split up three days total in the Denali area?

This is the audio-only version of the Denali video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Denali:

• Discover Denali (official website)
• Discover Denali on Facebook
• Discover Denali on Instagram

As I say in the video, Denali is one of my favorite places in Alaska, so I have LOTS of resources to help you visit:

• Best things to do
• Where to eat
• Where to stay
• My recommended Denali itinerary
• Why Alaska’s Best National Park Has No Hotel

Be sure to check out the Denali section on https://www.valisemag.com/guides/alaska/ for all of them!

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On the heels of the news that President Trump has 'renamed' North America's tallest mountain, join me for a short episode exploring the different chapters and names this mountain has had – and what you should actually call it.

Read more in my story: It's Denali.

If you have an Alaska travel question you'd like me to address in a future episode, you can reach me at:

• Valerie & Valise (my blog)
• Valerie & Valise on Facebook
• Alaska Travel Tips Facebook Group

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Want to visit Nome, Alaska, in 2025? Look at you, big explorer!!

Listen as I sit down (virtually) with Shauntel from the Nome Convention & Visitors Bureau to discuss what visitors need to know to visit and what's new this coming year. Nome is way off the beaten tourist track even by Alaska standards, and there are some important considerations when planning your trip – and some truly unique things to do in Nome (like seeing the end of the Iditarod, of course!!).

***Apologies for the quality of MY audio track – I'm not sure what happened, but Shauntel sounds great!***

In the Q&A, Shauntel answers the following questions:

• What are the main differences between Nome and Kotzebue?
• How can I experience gold rush history in Nome?
• Are rental cars or public transportation available in Nome? Do I need a car?
• What do I need to pack for Nome specifically?
• Are there any snow machine tours to get out and explore beyond town?

This is the audio-only version of the Nome video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Nome:

• Visit Nome (official website)
• Visit Nome on Facebook
• Visit Nome on Instagram

As I have never been to Nome 😱 I don't have any resources from my blog... yet!! (🤞 for 2025!)

🤑 Save $10 off my Alaska Itinerary Planning Packs with code AKSS2025

(While I don't cover Nome in these packs, you can use it to plan the rest of your Alaska trip!)

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration!

Want to visit Sitka, Alaska, in 2025? Of course you do! It's my favorite city in Alaska; let me show you why...

Listen as I sit down (virtually) with Tonia from Visit Sitka to discuss what visitors need to know and what's new in Sitka this coming year. There are some awesome new tours and experiences in Sitka that you'll want to add to your list – along with the popular things to do that you shouldn't miss, like the Fortress of the Bear, Raptor Center, and Totem Park.

In the Q&A, Tonia answers the following questions:

• How do you get to town from port?
• What are the best hikes to do in Sitka?
• What's the whale watching in Sitka like?
• What can you do if you're NOT on an organized cruise excursion in Sitka?
• Do you need a car to get around Sitka?

This is the audio-only version of the Sitka video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Sitka:

• Visit Sitka (official website)
• Visit Sitka on Facebook
• Visit Sitka on Instagram

📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you visit:

• Things to do in Sitka
• Top Restaurants in Sitka
• Where to Stay in Sitka
• How to Spend One Day in Sitka (on your own)
• Best Sitka Cruise Excursions

🤑 Save $10 off my Alaska Itinerary Planning Packs with code AKSS2025.

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🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration.

Want to visit Juneau, Alaska, in 2025? This Southeast Alaska community is the capital – and also an epicenter of culture, cuisine, and much more.

Listen in I sit down (virtually) with Kristi from Travel Juneauto discuss what visitors need to know to plan a visit – and a bunch of exciting new developments happening in 2025.

In the Q&A section, Kristi answers the following questions:

• What happened with the flood there? Will it happen more often with climate change?
• Recommended restaurants in Juneau & best hiking trails?
• Can you explain the differences in dog sledding tours on the glacier vs not?
• How can you get from Juneau to Glacier Bay NP?

This is the audio-only version of the Juneau video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Juneau:

• Travel Juneau (official website)
• Travel Juneau on Facebook
• Travel Juneau on Instagram

📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you visit:

• Things to do in Juneau
• Where to Eat in Juneau
• Where to Stay in Juneau:
• How to Spend One Day in Juneau
• The Best Juneau Shore Excursions

🤑 Save $500 off your Southeast Alaska cruise with Uncruise; just use code VAL500 when booking online or over the phone.

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration.

Want to visit Haines, Alaska, in 2025? This Southeast Alaska community is off the beaten path – but well worth a visit if it makes sense in your travel plans!

Listen in as I sit down (virtually) with Reba from ‪Visit Haines to discuss what visitors need to know to plan a visit – and what makes Haines special. (Spoilers: there's a lot!)

In the Q&A section, Reba answers the following questions:

• Is there anything to do in Haines without a car?
• If we rented a car here, is there a lot to do and see?
• What are the options to travel between Haines and Skagway in the off-season?
• How many days would you advise for a detour from the Alcan to Haines?

This is the audio-only version of the Haines video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Haines:

• Visit Haines (official website)
• Visit Haines on Facebook
• Visit Haines on Instagram

📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you visit:

• Things to do in Haines
• Where to Eat in Haines
• Where to Stay in Haines
• How to Choose Between Haines and Skagway

🤑 Save $10 off my Alaska Itinerary Planning Packs with code AKSS2025

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration!

Want to visit Skagway, Alaska, in 2025? This Southeast Alaska community has something for everyone, from history and culture to hand-crafted spirits and adventure.

Listen in as I sit down (virtually) with Jaime from the Skagway Visitor Department to discuss what visitors need to know to plan a visit – and what you need to know specifically about visiting Skagway this year.

In the Q&A section, Jaime answers the following questions:

• Would you still recommend the train if we are taking the train to the Princess Denali Lodge?
• What is a good way to spend the second half of a port day after riding the White Pass Railway?
• What tips do you have for RV travel to Skagway?
• Do you have tips for dog-friendly Skagway activities, etc.?
• What are the options for getting to Dyea on your own?

This is the audio-only version of the Skagway video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Skagway:

• Skagway.com (official website)
• Skagway Visitor Department on Facebook
• Explore Skagway on Instagram

📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you visit:

• Things to do in Skagway
• Where to Eat in Skagway
• Where to Stay in Skagway
• How to Spend One Day in Skagway
• Best Skagway Shore Excursions

🤑 Save $10 off my Alaska Itinerary Planning Packs with code AKSS2025

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration.