United States Travel Guide & Articles

Alaska is the largest state in the U.S. with more than twice the size of Texas, and it's filled with wild beauty, from towering mountains and icy glaciers to deep forests and rich native Alaskan heritage. No matter how you get there by car, plane, or a scenic Alaska cruise, you’ll discover countless breathtaking places waiting to be …

Our family joined a small ship expedition cruise to explore Alaska's inside passage.

In early June, I ventured to the High Arctic with Quark Expeditions aboard the Ocean Explorer, exploring the dramatic wilderness of Svalbard. Cruising through ice-choked fjords under the midnight sun, we were treated to unforgettable polar bear sightings, hunting from fast ice. It was a true Arctic safari, filled with awe, wildlife, and the raw …

My Alaskan adventure was the perfect mix of coastal wonder and inland discovery. I kayaked through icy waters, watched whales and orcas surface just yards away, and hiked through forests that felt completely untouched. The rail journey offered sweeping views of mountains and valleys, while the cruise revealed glacier-filled bays I’ll never …

Follow along my journey to the Svalbard Archipelago in the Norwegian Arctic, also known as the "gateway to the North Pole," and a wildlife paradise aboard the new expedition ship, the Ultramarine with Quark Expeditions. A weeklong voyage that highlighted the incredible wildlife, stunning landscapes and incredible history of the Arctic in Spring. …