Building An Authoritative Travel Blog

Authoritative blogs seem all the rage at the moment but what exactly is an " Authoritative Travel Blog ?" Well my understanding of the matter is it is a blog that is not only very informative to the readers but that the information comes from authoritative type people in connection with what they are writing about.

Hopefully my articles below will give an insight on travel and travel related experiences from all over the world from many authoritative writers as they have been there and done that.

Articles will be and are published often and this means current travel experiences and up to date places to visit. If you have also visited these places or wish to comment then please do so remembering this blog is intended to family orientated visitors so please be respectful.

I have seen many fears raised through my article site and feel that any traveller today that, for one reason or another, decides against travel insurance then they are possibly being a little short sighted. We do not want our boats to sink but are happy to carry life rafts. travel insurance is a similar idea. We do not wish to ever claim on it but if things go wrong as they sometimes do it is a benifit to have the insurance.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Crafts in Alaska: Diamond Willow

By Mercie Hallow

The state of Alaska is famous for its cold weather, snow covered landscapes and diamond willows. Diamond willows are tree barks that can be found on most American states including Alaska. Diamond willows are very pliable and a woodworkers dream. Diamond willows make excellent canes, staffs, walking sticks and souvenir items for your Alaskan trip. Diamond willows are found everywhere in Alaska.

When visiting Alaska, crafts and souvenir items from diamond willows can be seen. It is because diamond willows make easy handcrafting souvenirs. They are workable pieces of wood. Objects such as round clock and candles can be inserted inside a diamond willow and make excellent souvenir items, gift items and goods for sale. The diamond willow can be found in most American states and one of it is Alaska.

They say that Diamond willows are seen in dense Alaskan forests. Their location tends to be swarmed by mosquitoes. Bears are also found to be very near their location. Precautions must be made if hiking and searching for the Diamond willow as the forest may be a dangerous at times. Diamond willows are often located at private forest ground and a hiker may want to seek owner or governments permission to acquire one.

Diamond willows have interesting oval shaped design on their wood. This is called to be the diamond although it is not really a shape of diamond. Diamond willows have a twisted unique appearance that sets it apart from other willows or wood branches. It is indeed a woodworkers dream.

Alaskan crafts fairs are laden with these uniquely Alaskan goodies. Hobbyists and Alaskan crafters often swarms bazaars and arts & crafts festivals to sell their versions of being creative with diamond willows. These small business people are brave enough to turn a simple craft making hobby to a money making machine.

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