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 | 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...
by Karen Cummings | Dec 30, 2016
So far, so good in ski country. As I write this, nestled in the backwoods of Maine, the Northeast is getting hit by a significant snowstorm and just about every ski area in the U.S. and Canada is touting good, if not excellent conditions. This might just be the year...
