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...
by Karen Cummings | Mar 2, 2019
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 2, 2017
No need for a big name (and big money) ski area for a big ski vacation Thanksgiving is over and full-blown winter is almost upon us, which means it’s time to think about planning a ski vacation. Almost immediately the thought follows, “There’s no way to afford it!”...
by Karen Cummings | Jun 3, 2017
Paris tips for first-time visitors (and seasoned travelers) Ah, Paris, so much to see and do. While I’m definitely just a tourist – been there a mere six times over 30 years – and not a know-it-all guide to the wonderful City of Lights, I have advised several friends...
