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Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Alaska.

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Travel videos

Creative Travel Guide

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Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, guides, and budget tips.

This guide video outlines places to visit in Alaska, giving a concise and helpful overview of Denali, the Alaska Highway, Tracy Arm Fjord, the Inside Passage, and other stops.

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos

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Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos is a YouTube travel channel featuring city guides, travel tips, food tours, and itineraries.

This itinerary video covers a seven-day Alaska cruise from Vancouver in useful detail, including Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Sitka, shore excursions, the Norwegian Sun, and time at sea.

Through My Lens

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Through My Lens is a YouTube travel channel sharing informative videos from actual trips, including hikes, restaurants, and city guides.

This video is a strong planning guide for visiting all eight Alaska national parks, covering itinerary structure, costs, lodging, and logistics for places such as Denali and Kenai Fjords.

Suitcase Monkey

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Suitcase Monkey is a YouTube travel channel focused on destination-led travel vlogs, stories, and detailed travel guides.

This Alaska cruise vlog gives a clear first-time cruise perspective on Discovery Princess, with Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, ship amenities, dining, onboard activities, and Hubbard Glacier views.

Travel articles & blogs

Earth Trekkers
Travel guide

Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed guides, itineraries, hikes, road trips, and national parks. Their Alaska planning guide is a strong resource for building itineraries around scenic drives and the state's national parks.

Earth Trekkers: Alaska

Read the guide at earthtrekkers.com/united-states/alaska/.

earthtrekkers.com/united-states/alaska/

ViaTravelers
Travel guide

ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary tools. Their Alaska travel guide gives a well-rounded introduction to the state's wilderness, landscapes, cultural experiences, wildlife, and major natural features.

ViaTravelers: Alaska

Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/alaska/.

viatravelers.com/destinations/alaska/

Jessie on a Journey
Travel guide

Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site by Jessie Festa. Her Alaska travel guide is helpful for shaping a trip with places to visit, itinerary ideas, cruise suggestions, and planning tips.

Jessie on a Journey: Alaska Travel Guide

Read the guide at jessieonajourney.com/alaska-travel-guide/.

jessieonajourney.com/alaska-travel-guide/

Bucket List Journey
Travel guide

Bucket List Journey is a travel and life-goals site focused on bucket-list experiences and trip inspiration. Their Alaska bucket-list article is a useful inspiration source, gathering 50 places, sights, and things to do across the state.

Bucket List Journey: Things To Do In Alaska

Read the guide at bucketlistjourney.net/things-to-do-in-alaska/.

bucketlistjourney.net/things-to-do-in-alaska/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, and independent trips. Their Alaska guide is a good match for adventure travelers seeking 11 off-the-beaten-path things to do in the state.

The Broke Backpacker: Things To Do In Alaska Usa

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-alaska-usa/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-alaska-usa/

Y Travel Blog
Travel guide

Y Travel Blog is a travel blog by Caroline and Craig Makepeace covering destination guides, family travel, and practical trip inspiration. Their Alaska bucket-list guide is helpful for travelers collecting future-trip ideas across 19 places and activities.

Y Travel Blog: Things To Do In Alaska Bucket List

Read the guide at ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-alaska-bucket-list/.

ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-alaska-bucket-list/

The Family Voyage
Travel guide

The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on practical trip planning with children. Their Alaska travel tips offer a helpful starting point for families preparing a smoother vacation before they go.

The Family Voyage: Alaska Travel Tips

Read the guide at thefamilyvoyage.com/alaska-travel-tips/.

thefamilyvoyage.com/alaska-travel-tips/

HoneyTrek
Travel guide

HoneyTrek is a couples travel blog by Mike and Anne Howard, focused on long-term travel, road trips, glamping, and shared adventures. Their Alaska road trip guide highlights 12 adventures from a 2,545-mile route, pairing favorite places with useful road-tripping advice.

HoneyTrek: Alaska Road Trip

Read the guide at honeytrek.com/alaska-road-trip/.

honeytrek.com/alaska-road-trip/

Love and Road
Travel guide

Love and Road is a travel blog by Brazilian couple Nat and Rob, focused on practical trip planning and couple travel. Their seven-day Kenai Peninsula road trip itinerary is a practical fit for planning activities, tours, hotels, and food across a focused Alaska route.

Love and Road: 7 Day Alaska Itinerary Road Trip In Kenai Peninsula

Read the guide at loveandroad.com/7-day-alaska-itinerary-road-trip-in-kenai-peninsula/.

loveandroad.com/7-day-alaska-itinerary-road-trip-in-kenai-peninsula/

Wanderlust Chloe
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Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog by Chloe Gunning, focused on travel, food, adventure, and comfortable experiences. Her Alaska article gives a clear, inviting case for visiting, with scenery, wildlife, and the Northern Lights among the reasons to go.

Wanderlust Chloe: Alaska Reasons To Visit

Read the guide at wanderlustchloe.com/alaska-reasons-to-visit/.

wanderlustchloe.com/alaska-reasons-to-visit/

Ottsworld
Travel guide

Ottsworld is a travel blog and travel services site focused on active, solo, and less conventional travel. Their Alaska destination page is a useful broad entry point for readers exploring the state through an active, less conventional travel lens.

Ottsworld: Alaska

Read the guide at ottsworld.com/top-destinations/alaska/.

ottsworld.com/top-destinations/alaska/

Ciao Bambino
Travel guide

Ciao Bambino is a family travel agency site with a blog and advisor-led trip-planning resources. Their Alaska family travel collection is a helpful planning hub for finding expert posts and trip ideas in one place.

Ciao Bambino: Alaska

Read the guide at ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/north-america/usa/alaska.

ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/north-america/usa/alaska

2TravelDads
Travel guide

2TravelDads is an LGBTQ family travel blog focused on family trips, road trips, national parks, and inclusive travel advice. Their Alaska travel page offers a good broad fit for family-focused readers beginning to explore trip possibilities in the state.

2TravelDads: Alaska Travel

Read the guide at 2traveldads.com/alaska-travel/.

2traveldads.com/alaska-travel/

The Blonde Abroad
Travel guide

The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog focused on destination inspiration, packing guides, and stylish travel planning. Their weekend Alaska road trip itinerary is a practical choice for travelers who want a concise plan for making limited time count.

The Blonde Abroad: Ultimate Weekend Alaska Road Trip Itinerary

Read the guide at theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-weekend-alaska-road-trip-itinerary/.

theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-weekend-alaska-road-trip-itinerary/

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