It’s amazing to think about all the places I’ve not yet visited, including (and sadly) my own United States of America. Time to change that, eh? Bring in Hostelbookers, a UK-based company with whom I’ve become quite friendly this past year. Merely the mention of “hostel” makes me happy, mostly because I spent a good [...]
Did you hear there’s a new movie that features our favorite frozen material? If you have kids, you’ve undoubtedly been badgered to attend a showing of Disney’s epic tale of love and life in the snow. And, as often happens when a film depicts someplace romantically mysterious and highly adventurous, I’m betting my mukluks Alaska [...]
The sun sinks behind craggy mountains of southcentral Alaska around 4 p.m. these days, leaving a legion of locals more determined than ever to get outdoors among fresh air, frosty fog, and gorgeous vistas, our family included. As winter’s reach creeps closer and closer, many Anchorage residents are finding accessible family respite in the small [...]
Make-A-Wish is known for their big things. Bat Kid saved San Francisco, Hannah rode in an Iditarod musher’s sled, and Ellie became a princess. It’s easy to support big things, for they are bold and visible and easily recognized, which makes us feel good. But Make-A-Wish has a state full of children whose “Wish to [...]
