Episodes
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Jennie and Jay answer a listener question and then have a laugh over some ridiculous one star reviews of Alaska’s most popular places and are surprised to learn some valuable lessons for visiting along the waySupport us on Patreon for access to the full episode Jennie’s article about visiting Wrangell-St Elias National ParkFollow Jennie on InstagramMusic credits: Largo Mon...
Published 11/27/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Jennie is joined by Alaskan entrepreneurs Mandy Garcia, Stephanie Millane and Kierre Childers to talk about being a woman owner of a small Alaska tour business from how they got to Alaska to how they became entrepreneurs to a bit about their businesses!Mandy’s company - Salmonberry Tours and TravelStephanie’s company - Sunny Cove KayakingKierre’s company - Revel Treks and ToursCopper...
Published 11/20/24
Published 11/20/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Scott and Tom from Phillips Cruises & Tours join Jennie to talk about getting your fill of glaciers - if that’s possible - on a day trip out of Whittier on the 26 Glacier cruise. A personal favorite of Jennie’s!Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberPhillips Cruises & ToursBook a trip planning session with JennieShop all Alaska Travel planners and premade itinerari...
Published 11/13/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Jay takes a turn in the interviewee seat to share about his experience working as an archaeologist/polar bear guard/zodiac and kayak wrangler/story teller/luggage schlepper on board a polar ice breaker in August 2024 for an expedition cruise from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Nome, Alaska.Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberBook a trip planning session with JennieTake Jen...
Published 11/06/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Jennie and Jay answer an easy question and then discuss the US Presidents who have visited Alaska while in office (it’s a short list!). Support us on Patreon for access to the full episode Follow Jennie on InstagramMusic credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.
Published 10/30/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberRust’s Flying ServiceJennie’s article about day tripping to Lake Clark National Park from AnchorageJennie’s article about what to pack for AlaskaBook a trip planning session with JennieTake Jennie’s FREE four question quiz to get the best itinerary for youShop all Alaska Travel planners and premade itinerariesFollow Jennie on Instagra...
Published 10/23/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Kierre Childers joins Jennie to share the joys of the small town of Palmer, near Anchorage but a world away from busy visitor areas - with great food, great hiking, great people and lots of year round fun.Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberRevel Treks and Tours Book a trip planning session with JennieTake Jennie’s FREE four question quiz to get the best itinerary ...
Published 10/16/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Jennie shares her four takeaways from working as a Tour Director in Alaska in the 2024 season as well as a preview of episodes coming for the rest of 2024 and 2025.Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberBook a trip planning session with JennieShop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itinerariesFollow Jennie on InstagramMusic credits: Largo Montebello, by Domen...
Published 10/09/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Rob Taylor of the 2TravelDads podcast joins Jennie to share about his experience on a small ship cruise and road trip with his husband and elementary and middle school aged sons. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberRob’s website - 2TravelDadsRob’s podcast - 2TravelDadsShop all Alaska Travel planners and premade itinerariesBook a trip planning session with JennieTak...
Published 10/02/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Jennie and Jay answer a question about the value of Aurora tours and then discuss if it’s true that the Northern Lights will be better in 2024 and 2025. Support us on Patreon for access to the full episode Follow Jennie on InstagramMusic credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.
Published 09/25/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Lifelong Anchorage resident Tia Froehle joins Jennie to share her favorite things to do in Anchorage in the winter.Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberShop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itinerariesVisit Anchorage’s winter events calendarJennie’s article about things to do in AnchorageBook a trip planning session with JennieFollow Jennie on InstagramMusic cr...
Published 09/18/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Jennie shares things to consider - the good and bad, before booking an Alaska cruise in May, September or October.Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberShop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itinerariesBook a trip planning session with JennieFollow Jennie on InstagramMusic credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.
Published 09/11/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Jennie is joined by her friend Tristan Berkey, a born and raised Alaskan and current Juneau resident. Tristan shares about growing up off grid, living on a sailboat in high school, what it’s like to move from Ketchikan to Fairbanks and her favorite things about Juneau and Ketchikan.Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberShop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itine...
Published 09/04/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Jay answer a question from the mailbag and discuss their recent family Alaska cruise with other family members as well as discussion of the recent Arctic heat wave.Support us on Patreon for access to the full episode Follow Jennie on InstagramMusic credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.
Published 08/28/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie’s long time friend Janelle joins the podcast to share about her experiences cruising in Alaska (and elsewhere) with her three kids from babies to young adults.Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberShop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itinerariesBook a trip planning session with JennieLet Jennie plan your trip for you!Jennie’s Alaska Cruise planning guideFollow Jennie on InstagramMusic credits: Largo Monteb...
Published 08/21/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeMina and Silas, who were both raised in Homer and wrote Homer’s visitor guide, join Jennie to share their favorite things to do in and around HomerSupport us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberShop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itinerariesHomer visitors guide made by Mina and Silas!Book a trip planning session with JennieFollow Jennie on InstagramMusic credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.
Published 08/14/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie shares your rental car options in Alaska - national chain rental cars, Turo and Alaska car rental companies, the pros and cons of each and how to decide which type of rental car is right for your visit.Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberShop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itinerariesBook a trip planning session with JennieFollow Jennie on InstagramMusic credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.
Published 08/07/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Jay answer a question and then discuss mosquitos in Alaska - how bad are they and what can you really do to avoid them that actually works? We also discuss the recent Riley Fire in Denali and how to deal with potential wildfire interruptions on your trip.Support us on Patreon for access to the full episode Follow Jennie on InstagramMusic credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.
Published 07/31/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeKayak guides and hosts of the Last Frontier Podcast, Danny Meuninck and Andrew Smith, join Jennie and Jay to share all about Seward and the many adventures for visitors there.Support Alaska Uncovered on PatreonGet Jay’s unique Alaska 2024 stickersTake my free quiz to find out the best Alaska Itinerary for your travel styleShop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itinerariesBook a trip planning session with JennieListen to the Last Fro...
Published 07/24/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennifer, a veteran of the Alaska cruise industry and Jennie talk about their favorite things to do on your own in each Alaska cruise port.Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberGet Jay’s unique Alaska 2024 stickersTake my free quiz to find out the best Alaska Itinerary for your travel styleShop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itinerariesBook a trip planning session with JennieJennie’s guide to planning your Alaska crui...
Published 07/17/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeLifelong Ketchikanite and photographer Adam Minshall joins Jennie to share his favorite things to do and places to go in Ketchikan along with photography tips for Alaska travelers.Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Get Jay’s unique Alaska 2024 stickersTake my free quiz to find out the best Alaska Itinerary for your travel styleShop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itinerariesBook a trip planning session with Je...
Published 07/10/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeTeal and Russ from BlueWater BaseCamp join Jennie to share about bringing their dream of building an independent, luxurious adventure base to life near Eklutna Lake and how they built it from the ground up.Support us on PatreonGet Jay’s unique Alaska 2024 stickersTake my free quiz to find out the best Alaska Itinerary for your travel styleShop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itinerariesBook a trip planning session with JennieBook ...
Published 07/03/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Jay answer two mailbag questions and discuss how to avoid crowds on your trip to Alaska - including places to add to your itinerary that aren’t crowded as well as how to avoid crowds in places that are crowded such as Denali National Park and Alaska’s cruise port towns.Support us on Patreon for access to the full episode Follow Jennie on InstagramMusic credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.
Published 06/26/24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeRuth Rosewarne Kimerer from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport joins Jennie to talk about aviation in Alaska as well as navigating arriving and departing in Anchorage.Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itinerariesBook a trip planning session with JennieLet Jennie plan your trip for you!Follow Jennie on InstagramMusic credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Man...
Published 06/19/24