1960s song inspires Malaysian to take a trip to Alaska


Yukon River in Canada is surrounded by a beautiful forest. — Photos: DATUK DR TAN CHEE KHUAN



I have always wanted to visit Alaska after hearing Johnny Horton’s song, North To Alaska, where he sang about the Yukon River and the gold rush.

In June, 2018, my wife and I decided to take an Alaskan cruise and it came with a visit to the Rocky Mountains (or Rockies) in Canada. We flew to Vancouver, Canada first, and crossed the border to Seattle in the United States, where we boarded a cruise ship called Ruby Princess.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

readers share ,

   

Next In Travel

Machu Picchu security tightened after video of visitors spreading 'human' ashes goes viral
Exploring one of Spain’s most charming cities, Valladolid
Monsoon festival to take over Perhentian Island in December
Four top things to do in Male on the island of Maldives
Sabah's Mt Tambuyukon is a hidden hiking gem
Explore the natural beauty of Maldives, a spectacular island escape
Malaysian archers hit the mark at Andaman Archery Championship in Satun, Thailand
The kayak that rocks marriages: Why tandem kayaks are called 'divorce boats'
Essential tools to make you a happy camper, from fans to sleeping pads
Cycle the Morib-Tanjung Sepat trail in Selangor for a perfect weekend getaway

Others Also Read