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the 5 – Surprises in Huntsville, Alabama

the 5 – Surprises in Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville, Alabama came on my travel radar when I learned it is nicknamed “Rocket City.” As a kid, I always loved the idea of space travel, moon missions, and space camp but never knew it could be explored and experienced in Alabama. Well, did you know? That alone essentially cemented my plans to visit this […]

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Catching the Sunset at Burritt on the Mountain in Huntsville, Alabama

Catching the Sunset at Burritt on the Mountain in Huntsville, Alabama

When chasing a sunset on my inland travels, I look to locate higher ground. The goal, simple, to catch the sunset colors and its golden hour across a vast landscape. Often a mountain top is the perfect place and in Huntsville, Alabama I found such  a location and experienced a sunset at Burritt on the […]

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Spinning the Globe and Discovering Hyderabad, India

Spinning the Globe and Discovering Hyderabad, India

We often ask the question where does one travel to next? Sure, many of us have bucket list trips, places we dream about going like Santorini, Paris, or Alaska, yet in a lifetime of travel many discover it is often the places off the beaten path, the lesser known destinations that can capture our heart. […]

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An Alaska Adventure; Exploring the Interior of the Last Frontier in Ep 36

An Alaska Adventure; Exploring the Interior of the Last Frontier in Ep 36

Adventure in Alaska Alaska. The last frontier. In this episode, Staying Adventurous travels the interior of Alaska for a week with stops in Fairbanks, Denali, Talkeetna and Kenai. This one week adventure will provide us a taste of the adventures, experiences, and opportunities for anyone deciding to put Alaska on their travel plans. Listen in […]

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Fun in Fairbanks – How to Spend the Day in this Alaskan City

Fun in Fairbanks – How to Spend the Day in this Alaskan City

If Austin, Texas ever relinquishes the branded slogan “stay weird,” I’d suggest Fairbanks, Alaska takes it.  The characters that call it home aid in making city such fun place to visit when visiting Alaska. Fairbanks established itself during an early 1900s gold rush when an entrepreneur (and eventual scoundrel) ET Barnett essentially ran aground by […]

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The Denali Golden Hour – A Sunset in Alaska with the High One

The Denali Golden Hour – A Sunset in Alaska with the High One

Seeing a summertime sunset in Alaska can be a challenge. In the land of the midnight sun, the golden hour of light never seems to arrive with nightfall nearly non-existent. Then seeing Denali can also be a matter of chance. Apparently only 30% of visitors who travel through this part of Alaska ever even see […]

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Travel Pillow Review – The J-Pillow

Travel Pillow Review – The J-Pillow

Travel can be challenging. The reward is certainly worth any discomfort, but as travel providers continue to focus on prices often with comfort as an expense, we need to determine the right ways to spend our extra travel dollars to ensure a comfortable ride. The Travel Pillow There was a time when planes offered blankets […]

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Voyage thru the Inside Passage of Glacier Bay, Alaska

Voyage thru the Inside Passage of Glacier Bay, Alaska

Alaska. The last frontier. Well that is how we in the “States” classify our 49th and largest state. There is so much to see on this frontier a trip Alaska can include taking a cruise along the southeastern coasts or visits to National Parks such as Denali to even visiting Barrow the northern edge. Couple […]

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