Lisa Maloney

Lisa Maloney is a seasoned travel and adventure writer. She's written three award-winning guidebooks, served as senior editor at Alaska Magazine, and been published in National Geographic, Condé Nast Traveler, the New Zealand Herald, and many more. She has herded exactly zero reindeer. But she likes to pretend.

5 Ways to See the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska

Heading to Fairbanks during aurora season? Here are the best ways to spot the northern lights during your visit.

Alaska by Ferry: See Incredible Places for a Fraction of What Cruises Cost

I honestly don't know what made me open my eyes. Traveling aboard one of Alaska ’s state ferries from Juneau t

Alaska by Train: A Car-Free Itinerary for Touring the 49th State

President of Frommer Media LLC, Editorial Director of Frommer's guidebooks, author of the best-selling "Frommer's New York City 2025" and "Frommer's New York City Day by Day", host of "The Travel Show", named one of the 13 best podcasts for travel by the New York Times.

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Editor-in-Chief of Frommers.com, author of Here Lies America, co-host of "The Travel Show" on WABC, two-time Lowell Thomas Award winner for Guide Book of the Year (London, Orlando).

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Frommer's Managing Editor. Previous contributor to the Village Voice, Chicago Reader, and others. Covers quirky travel, set-jetting, wildlife, budget, security, &c. Favorite destination ever: Japan. zthompson@frommermedia.com

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Lisa Maloney

5 Ways to See the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska

Alaska by Ferry: See Incredible Places for a Fraction of What Cruises Cost

Alaska by Train: A Car-Free Itinerary for Touring the 49th State

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