by charleetravel | Nov 17, 2022 | Explored, Hidden Gems, Small Towns, Travel Destinations
Juneau is located in the southeastern part of the state on the Gastineau Channel and is the second largest city in the United States by area, 3,255 square miles, with only 14 being urban. Did “JOONOH” that it’s one of 2 landlocked capital cities in the United States?...
by charleetravel | Nov 15, 2022 | Explored, Hidden Gems, Small Towns, Travel Destinations
Have you been to the Last Frontier in Alaska? Skagway, Alaska, is a small slice of history located in the Alaska Panhandle. It’s home to approximately 1,000 (give or take) residents year-round, but it sees nearly 1 million visitors each year. (many from cruise...
by charleetravel | Sep 6, 2022 | European Vacations, Explored, Luxury Vacations, Small Towns, Travel Experiences
The Northern Lights are an atmospheric phenomenon that you must see in your lifetime. Northern Lights is the common term, but I prefer to call it the Aurora Borealis. It’s Latin for “Dawn of the North.” However, it was Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei...
by charleetravel | Aug 24, 2022 | European Vacations, Explored, Luxury Vacations, News, Travel Tips
Europe has been HOT this summer and flooded with American travelers! Yes, it’s crowded and extremely busy because so many people are traveling in 2022. Americans traveling to Europe is up 600% from last summer. In 2021, many of us were still dealing with the...
by charleetravel | Aug 1, 2022 | Explored, Hidden Gems, Luxury Vacations
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho- How do you pronounce the name? ha! Just pretend you’re a local and call it “CDA.” Coeur d’Alene is a hidden little gem in northwest Idaho, just a short drive (30 miles) west of Spokane, Washington. Locally, Coeur d’Alene is...
by Travel Charlee | Jul 18, 2022 | Explored, Hidden Gems, Travel Destinations
Santa Fe, Spanish for “Holy Faith” is the oldest state capital in the United States. Also, it has the highest altitude of any of the U.S. state capitals with an elevation of 7,199 feet (2,194M). Keep this in mind when you visit as this means the air is rarefied...
