Traveling with MJ

Hello! I'm Mary Jo, often known as MJ. I'm a traveler, published author, travel writer, podcaster, and publisher. When I'm not on a trip, I'm busy planning or researching the next one. My travel ethos is value luxury - knowing when to splurge and when to save - whether I'm traveling across town or around the world.

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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise: Sailing on Holland America's Koningsdam

Accessing Alaska is not easy, it’s not drivable much of the year from the contiguous US, and some areas have limited access by air. That's why an Alaska inside passage cruise is a popular way to see the last frontier.

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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise: Onboard Hollard America’s Koningsdam

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2022 Travel Reading Challenge (5th Annual)

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