On Resurrection Bay
Several years ago, while in Alaska, we went out on a boat to explore Resurrection Bay. While we’ve taken boat trips from the Beagle Channel in South America to the Bay of Mumbai in India to offshore of Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, and nothing has come close to that amazing day on Resurrection Bay.

As we cleared the harbor heading out into Resurrection Bay there was a bald eagle sitting up in a nest in a tall pine tree. An auspicious start for the day…

Sometimes it’s a matter of luck. In full disclosure we returned to Seward last year and again took a day cruise on Resurrection Bay and it was a disaster. It rained. there was thick fog and choppy seas and all we encountered was a pod of orcas and a few seals. 😦

Here Are A Few Of Our More Recent Posts You Might Find Interesting…
A Land of Mostly Ice and Rock?
Photographed in Greenland by The Intentional Travelers
In A Halifax Pub
It is not unusual to see Scots in Halifax wearing traditional dress. Scots represent a significant percentage of the population (over 30% are of Scottish ancestry) and there are numerous Scottish social groups and civic events. Starting in 1768, the North British Society in Halifax (also known as “The Scots”) became the oldest Scottish heritage…
A Fairy Tales End
The legend that was Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco.
Our Upcoming 2026 Travel Plans: Chile to Norway?
Photographed in …
Airline Baggage Fees 2025 • UPDATED
So far this year we’ve taken eight flights – all international and we’ve come to realize that we just don’t know what our bags will cost until we check-in at the counter. Twice we expected to pay US$70 per bag and nobody asked for money. On one flight we were told that a carry-on weighing…
Should You Accept That Cruise Cabin Upgrade?
Everything you need to know about those cruise cabin upgrades
