Trip Reports

Evening in Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier, Nugget Falls, and Happy Humpbacks

NOTE: This is a detailed, photo-heavy trip report intended for those planning an Alaskan cruise or who wish to travel along vicariously on our day aboard the Norwegian Encore and our afternoon/evening whale-watching, visiting Mendenhall Glacier, and hiking to Nugget Falls in Juneau. It is part of a series about our Encore voyage through Alaska’s […] Read more…

November 17, 2022 by Lacy | 409 Comments

Night view of Norwegian Encore’s Aqua Park with Alaskan mountains in the background

Cruises, Trip Reports

Best Family Vacation Ever? Our Alaskan Cruise on Norwegian Encore

An Alaskan cruise has long been on my bucket list, but always in the “one-day” column. I’d flip through the cruise fliers that fill my mailbox weekly, pause over the beautiful pictures of Glacier Bay or Ketchikan’s Creek Street, and think, One day. One day, when the kids are older, when money is no object, […] Read more…

November 15, 2022 by Lacy | 2,464 Comments

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Hi! I'm Lacy. I'm a Midwestern mom, wife, and college instructor who loves to travel and, most importantly, research! Anyone who's ever experienced one of my Clipboards of Fun can tell you I've got a Danny Tanner streak when it comes to trip planning. If you've ever gone down a rabbit hole trying to figure out if your five year old can really handle a "moderate" hike, searching for the best building/view at a Disney resort, or trying to figure out exactly what drinks your cruise ship offers at beverage stations, this is the site for you.
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