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Tag Archives: Alaska
stealing the sun
A few years ago I had the opportunity to do some traveling in British Columbia and Alaska. While I was there I became intrigued by the art, culture, and mythologies of the indigenous peoples of the region, including the Tlingt … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Canada, Tourism, USA
Tagged Alaska, British Columbia, First Nations, Haida, Tlingt
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Safety First
Alaska Airlines has updated its safety video to reflect the new reality of flying in these crazy pandemic times.
Posted in Air Travel, Public Transport, Tourism, USA
Tagged Alaska, Alaska Airlines, safety videos
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Bookstore Tourism: Alaska
Despite the fact that there are tens of millions of Spanish speakers and readers in the United States, there is a chronic shortage of Spanish language books and bookstores throughout the nation. New York City-based artist and educator Pablo Helguera … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, USA, Writing
Tagged Alaska, Anchorage, Anchorage Museum, Libreria Donceles
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Just Denali
A big h/t to TBTP follower Daniel Wood for sending the link for the video below. As I have mentioned previously, I’m an evangelist for Alaska travel. If you’ve got the time ( and the cash), it’s more than worth … Continue reading
North to Alaska
I have only been to Alaska once and I only spent two weeks in the enormous state, but it left a lasting impact. The stunning video below captured many of the extraordinary wilderness areas that I was lucky enough to … Continue reading
Park It
Inveterate map geeks will find themselves loosing hours on this new website created by an anonymous National Park Service ranger. Our fellow map lover has collected more than 1600 high resolution maps of U.S. national parks, recreation areas, and monuments, … Continue reading
Posted in Maps, Tourism, USA
Tagged Alaska, Appalachian Trail, Delaware Water Gap, National Monuments, National Parks, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
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Free Vintage Posters (no April Fools)
The website Free Vintage Posters offers free downloadable posters in many genres including travel, advertising, films, propaganda, food, liquor, events, and much more. There’s no catch; the images are free to use.
Posted in Air Travel, Art, Europe, Film, Public Transport, South America, Tourism, USA
Tagged airlines, Alaska, Mexico, Paris, Travel Posters
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Pure Aesthetic Enjoyment
I have only visited Alaska during the early days of autumn, but after seeing this stunning video I’m reconsidering a winter time trip. Filmed by London-based cinematographer Tom Welsh during a week long visit this New Year by train, plane, … Continue reading
Posted in Air Travel, Film, Photography, Public Transport, Tourism, USA
Tagged Alaska, Anchorage, Denali
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The Escapist
Regular visitors to TBTP are well aware of my inordinate enthusiasm for old school print travel magazines. So, it will be no surprise that I’m a big fan of The Escapist from the editors of MONOCLE. Each issue of this … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Europe, South America, Tourism, Travel Writing, USA
Tagged Alaska, Argentina, Ethiopia, Poland, Thailand
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Thumbing A Ride
Alaska Airlines is developing a system which will allow passengers to use fingerprint scans to replace paper documents and identification. The first step in the project, which has already been tested in Seattle, is using print readers to replace boarding passes … Continue reading
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