Tag Archives: Alaska

Chasing Alaskan Twilight

Posted on May 9, 2014 by chronictraveler

Only two weeks since I last pounded the Anchorage pavement and what a difference! Bright green lawns, the dirty piles of snow finally melted into dusty trails along the sides of the roads, the floatplane harbor ice-free for the season, … Continue reading →

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MIA in the Pacific Northwest, or maybe Alaska?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by chronictraveler

I have been negligent. Or just tech-weary. Or maybe just playing this big game of life dodgeball. Whatever the reason, I’ve disappeared into the wide web without a word. So here I am again. Hello, old friends! I’m about to embark … Continue reading →

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A Year of Travel Gems

Posted on January 5, 2011 by chronictraveler

Rolling into a new year spurs looking ahead to fresh adventures and travels, lingering in quirky cafes, and discovering unseen vistas. Now that 2011 is finally here, I am chomping at the bit to be lacing up my hiking boots … Continue reading →

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Alaska Photos Posted

Posted on October 16, 2010 by chronictraveler

I have finally reviewed all my photos of Alaska and must admit, I was a bit trigger-happy with the camera! However, you’ll understand why. Alaska is stunning in the fall. So here are my photos of my weekend in Anchorage, … Continue reading →

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A Stunning Alaskan Drive

Posted on October 13, 2010 by chronictraveler

Alaska in the fall is glorious. All oranges and yellows, subtle shades of greens, dusty purples, and a palette of browns and grays. Most of the deciduous trees have already shed their leaves, but the few who cling on into … Continue reading →

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Anchorage – A Magical Alaskan Kingdom

Posted on October 11, 2010 by chronictraveler

This is my last night in Alaska on what has been a whirlwind of a family visit. The entire weekend’s focus was to visit my aunt and cousin, yet we still managed to fit in almost the entire classic Alaskan … Continue reading →

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Wheels Up at 06:41

Posted on October 7, 2010 by chronictraveler

Tomorrow morning, bright and early, I take off into the Great White North (or in this case, the National Weather Service informs me – the Great Wet North). It will be a whirlwind weekend in Anchorage, Alaska to visit family. … Continue reading →

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The Month Ahead

Posted on October 3, 2010 by chronictraveler

A quick update on this crazybusy month ahead. (Yes, “crazybusy” is a word and yes, I invented it!) I flipped from September to October in my calendar today and realized just how much I have to look forward to! This coming … Continue reading →

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Poetical Remembrances of Alaska

Posted on September 3, 2010 by chronictraveler

My mind has lately taken up residence in the dramatic and beguiling geography of Alaska. Lately I’ve been planning upcoming trips to Las Vegas and Iceland, but a recent development in the health of a beloved aunt has shifted my … Continue reading →

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Bike or Hike?

Posted on June 24, 2009 by chronictraveler

Monday I made a discovery – I may be able to live a more active lifestyle than I originally thought! To give some context we need to go back one year ago to Anchorage, Alaska. I was staying with my cousin, shortly … Continue reading →

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