I was born and raised in Alaska. People are often surprised to learn about what my life there was really like.

Source: Business Insider

captionTKJody EllisAs someone from Alaska, I've heard a lot of misconceptions about what life there is really like. Many people I meet think Alaska is all wilderness and nature, but our cities are surprisingly urban. People are also shocked by how often I would fly — and how common it is to own a small plane.