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Episode 81: Travel blogger Valerie Stimac Bailey grew up in Alaska and just 12 years ago began her blog. Now known as Valerie & Valise, she gives travel recommendations, like how much to pack and what restaurants to eat at. She focuses on primarily on Alaska travel, but also elsewhere in the United States, especially along the west coast. Last month she published a travel video of Wrangell, where two Wrangell residents, JR Meek and KSTK's Jillian Privett, talked about what to expect and what to do as a visitor in the island town. KSTK's Colette Czarnecki talked with Valerie on what inspired her as a travel blogger, her own travels and how she sees Valerie & Valise evolving in the future.