by Karen Cummings | Jan 24, 2020
Do we need to establish airline etiquette? And, will you follow it? As the airlines squeeze more and more people into less and less space, airline etiquette is more important than ever. Airline passengers need to think about those around them and adjust their actions...
by Karen Cummings | Dec 6, 2019
A veteran’s view of Pearl Harbor from the air after 78 years My cousin Howard Smith, an amateur photographer, posted these photos of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. He planned his recent visit to Hawaii to photograph Pearl Harbor. The spectacular and...
by Karen Cummings | Sep 21, 2019
Besides wonderful sights, dining in Venice is a highlight My only regret after a weeklong stay in Venice, Italy, was that I couldn’t eat and drink more than I did. Dining in Venice was a wonderful surprise. Besides the art, architecture, friendly Italians, amazing...
by Karen Cummings | Sep 7, 2019
Autumn in the mountains? Head to a ski area! If the ski resorts near me in New Hampshire’s Mt. Washington Valley and its surroundings are any indication, they are where to go this fall. No, not to ski (though some may have early snow, not many). Heading to discover...
by Karen Cummings | Aug 17, 2019
Are you the ugly tourist on vacation or blithely ignorant? If you live in a tourist region, as I do, or if you travel a lot, you’ve certainly witnessed tourists being stupid, if not outright acting badly. Some comments or actions are merely funny, while others rise to...
