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Alaska Uncovered Podcast

Alaska Uncovered Podcast

Written by: Jennie Thwing Flaming and Jay Flaming
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Welcome to the Alaska Uncovered Podcast with your host, Jennie Thwing Flaming. Jennie brings you accurate, helpful and entertaining information about Alaska Travel and Life in Alaska. Guests include Alaska travel experts and Alaska business owners, guides and interesting Alaskans. Jennie is a born and raised Seattleite, a former Alaskan and spends several weeks in Alaska each year. She’s an experienced guide and the Founder of the Alaska and Washington travel website, Top Left Adventures. Jennie is joined by occasional co-host, Jay Flaming, her husband for more than 20 years. Jennie and Jay met working in tourism in Skagway, Alaska and also lived in Juneau and Fairbanks together. Jay lived in Fairbanks for 8 years before meeting Jennie in Skagway and grew up in Yellowstone National Park.

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Episodes
  • The Uncrowded and Unique Alaska Adventure you've been looking for

    The Uncrowded and Unique Alaska Adventure you've been looking for
    Jan 23 2026

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    In this special bonus episode, Jennie shares all the details about the trip and the itinerary Jennie and Jay are leading June 6-14, 2026. This completely unique itinerary is designed by Jennie and will be guided by Jennie and Jay. Registration is open until Feb 12 or until the remaining two rooms are filled.

    All the details about Jennie and Jay's June trip

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    13 mins
  • Brown Bear Viewing in Juneau with Peter Nave

    Brown Bear Viewing in Juneau with Peter Nave
    Jan 20 2026

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    Jennie sits down with Peter Nave, a born and raised Juneau resident and owner of Wild Coast Excursions in Juneau to talk about the brown bear viewing excursions.

    Wild Coast Excursions - bear viewing in Juneau

    Come to Alaska with Jennie and Jay in June (all the details here)


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    43 mins
  • Should I book my Alaska cruise shore excursions through the cruise line?

    Should I book my Alaska cruise shore excursions through the cruise line?
    Jan 13 2026

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    Jennie discusses different ways of booking shore excursions in Alaska cruise ports and the benefits and downsides of each.

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    25 mins
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