Photo Credit: Octupus Ink Facebook Page A lot can be said about the Alaska dress code. In fact, one media source went as far as listing Anchorage, the state’s largest city, among the top worst dressed U.S. cities. Well, we are here to set the record straight about Alaska fashion.
In this era of lightning-quick internet connections, vast flight grids, and smartphone GPS devices, it can feel as if there are no undiscovered places left in the world. This is not entirely true, however – many landscapes maintain only the most tenuous of human relationships. Read on for 5 places…
For many of us, getting out into the wilderness means leaving behind the devices and conveniences of everyday life. If you’re seeking the solitary peace of the great outdoors, one of the first things you might think to abandon is your iPhone. Not so fast! Even miles outside…
People ask the most interesting questions about Alaska. We thought we’d satisfy some of your curiosity by answering a few favorites. 1. Is Alaska a State? As former governor and vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin would say, “You betcha!” Alaska’s a state. Alaska became the nation’s 49th state on January 3,…
As summer is nearing closer, it’s time to focus on your well-deserved time off. Have you ever experienced an Alaska vacation aboard our glass-domed rail cars? Princess Alaska rail tours effortlessly combine luxury accommodations with unparalleled views of back-country Alaska. Choose from a variety of two- to four-day itineraries, and book…
Remember trying to manually load film—getting the sprockets lined up and the film advanced, all in low light so you didn’t expose the film and ruin yet another roll? Between DSLRs, point and shoot cameras, and your smartphone, taking pictures gets easier and easier all the time. Now let’s…
Traveling to Alaska is often a life-changing experience; don’t miss an exciting excursion or skimp on the must-sees because of a tight budget. Let Princess Lodges make some room in your travel budget with summer specials on lodging and rail travel. Book your trip now to experience the finest in…
Is a trip to the Arctic Circle on your bucket list? Would you like to experience the true “Land of the Midnight Sun?” Aspiring to venture into the northernmost national park in the U.S.? Let us be your guide for a day trip north from Fairbanks and into the untouched…
We all know that Hobbits live in Middle Earth and not Alaska or New Zealand, but whether you dreamed of Guillermo del Toro or Peter Jackson as director, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit had to be filmed somewhere. Here are 12 reasons Alaska is a better choice…
Packing for Alaska is not like packing for Hawaii. Depending on when you go, it can be chilly or warm, wet or dry. So what should you take? Well, that depends on your plans. Here is a comprehensive list that will cover you should you decide to explore Denali National…