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Only by Air: Alaska’s Extremely Remote Tundra Villages

Ever since our youngest, The Boy, took a job as a pilot in Alaska we have been intrigued by the unique corner of Alaska that his small airline serves.

He flies to about two dozen little native villages that are only accessible by air - there are no roads in or out of the harsh tundra.

These are some of the most remote settlements anywhere in the United States... CONTINUE READING >>

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Summer Travel Idea: Escape to Breathtaking Newfoundland

Breathtaking vistas, natural wonders, and fabulous people combine to make the island of Newfoundland one of our favorite places on earth.

Here's why we think Newfoundland should be at the top of everyone's bucket list... CONTINUE READING >>

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A Whirlwind Two-wheeled Tour of St. Barths

There is something quite magical about waking up with the sun while island hopping across the Caribbean. Cruising into Saint Barths for our first ever view of this renowned playground for celebrities and tycoons was no exception... CONTINUE READING >> 

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Philadelphia, For Whom the (Liberty) Bell Tolls

Philly is truly the birthplace of our republic, this is where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were deliberated and approved.

We felt it all around us, inch for inch this must be the most historic ground in America.... CONTINUE READING >>

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Getting Down in the Mud on Saint Lucia

Our adventure of choice for the day on St. Lucia was to go into the caldera of a volcano and wallow in the mud. Yup, we were actually excited at the prospect of getting covered head to toe with fresh, hot, sulfur-laden volcanic mud... CONTINUE READING >> 

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Protected: Taking an NFL Road Trip

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A Trip, an Exploration, or an Expedition? All 3 Aboard Viking Octantis!

Here's a look at how we came to understand why Viking Octantis is classified as an expedition ship, because to travel is one thing, to explore another, but to be a part of an expedition is an entirely different experience... CONTINUE READING >> 

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Street Food Eating our Way Through Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

Across Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, we set out to sample as many street delicacies as possible and got off to a jumping start at a weekend street fair in Cancun.

In the Yucatán, many of the favorite foods can be traced back to Mayan times. In addition to building incredible cities, the Maya people grew... CONTINUE READING >>

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Summer Party Tips

Being conscious of waste

More and more people are becoming more mindful of things like unnecessary waste and single-use plastics, and as you host a party, you should keep this in mind. You will be the one to take care of the cleanup.

You should consider biodegradable or recyclable paper plates. Another option is using your inside dishes or asking … Continue reading "Summer Party Tips"

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Are There Vikings in the Caribbean? There are Now!

Follow along with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram while we explore the Leeward Islands aboard Viking Cruise Line's new Expedition Ship Octantis....

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