On The Verge of Alaska: Cruise Culture &The Panic of Tourism
“Aswe began our slow return to our home port, we realized we had discovered two new worlds: one was Alaska, and the other was the cruise ship that had taken us there. We could not tell which world had affected us more.”Fially…the Last Frontier! For eight days the tension and anticipation would be palpable. Where to go? What to eat? Who to guide us? The logistics of going anywhere these days can be overwhelming. There are no guarantees in the bewildering world of cruise culture. Travel is a risk that must be owned before the experience you embark upon can be fully treasured. Our trip to the wondrous State of Alaska was unlike anything we had ever done before, yet confirmed what we had known all along: that we weren’tjust travelers or tourists –we were also explorers. This book –filled with descriptive scenery, historical context, cultural discoveries, and lots of movie references –will consider the challenges of getting on airplanes, buses and ships, and, most importantly, will help you transform your next voyage into a soul-searching journey.