We spotted this collection of Bigfoot souvenirs at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport recently. Note the small string of lights wrapping one of the Bigfoot items. It’s a charming signal that the holidays are coming right up. And a gentle reminder that there are lots of reasons to do all your holiday shopping at airports. We agree. […]
If you’re passing through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) today (Oct 29), be sure to head to the Domestic Terminal Atrium for a fun food festival. ATL is holding its fifth annual Taste of Hartsfield-Jackson event today. The pre-security event gives travelers and locals a chance to sample dishes from more than 30 airport eateries. […]
Well-known airlines such as Pan Am, TWA, US Airways and Virgin America are long gone. And in just the past two years more than two dozen other airlines went from soaring to shuttered. So, it is noteworthy that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines turned 100 on October 7. The Dutch flag carrier is not only one […]
Think you know what’s what in Canada? One of the best parts of traveling is encountering the foods, traditions and quirky characteristics of another country. Like, say, Canada. You may think you know what Canada and Canadians are like. But here’s a low-key, apology-infused airline promo from Air Canada that is educational, funny and charmingly […]
World Smile Day will be celebrated on Friday, October 4 and JFK International Airport’s Terminal 4 is ready to celebrate. What’s World Smile Day? It’s a day that honors Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts who invented the smiley face in 1963. (Although others claim to be the original Smiley Face inventor as […]
Want to skip to the front of the airport security checkpoint line? We all do. To get the courtesy, you can pay for TSA Pre-Check. You could pay for a CLEAR membership. Or, if you’re flying out of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), you could take a boat to the airport. Boat service has been […]
We spotted this collection of Bigfoot souvenirs at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport recently. Note the small string of lights wrapping one of the Bigfoot items. It’s a charming signal that the holidays are coming right up. And a gentle reminder that there are lots of reasons to do all your holiday shopping at airports. We agree. […]
If you’re passing through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) today (Oct 29), be sure to head to the Domestic Terminal Atrium for a fun food festival. ATL is holding its fifth annual Taste of Hartsfield-Jackson event today. The pre-security event gives travelers and locals a chance to sample dishes from more than 30 airport eateries. […]
Well-known airlines such as Pan Am, TWA, US Airways and Virgin America are long gone. And in just the past two years more than two dozen other airlines went from soaring to shuttered. So, it is noteworthy that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines turned 100 on October 7. The Dutch flag carrier is not only one […]
Think you know what’s what in Canada? One of the best parts of traveling is encountering the foods, traditions and quirky characteristics of another country. Like, say, Canada. You may think you know what Canada and Canadians are like. But here’s a low-key, apology-infused airline promo from Air Canada that is educational, funny and charmingly […]
World Smile Day will be celebrated on Friday, October 4 and JFK International Airport’s Terminal 4 is ready to celebrate. What’s World Smile Day? It’s a day that honors Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts who invented the smiley face in 1963. (Although others claim to be the original Smiley Face inventor as […]
Want to skip to the front of the airport security checkpoint line? We all do. To get the courtesy, you can pay for TSA Pre-Check. You could pay for a CLEAR membership. Or, if you’re flying out of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), you could take a boat to the airport. Boat service has been […]
The City of Fountains Kansas City is well-known for its tangy barbecue, its jazz and blues history and its more than 200 fountains, some of which date back to the days when horses were said to outnumber people in the city. “The American Humane Society began putting water troughs at every corner to keep the […]
Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day is coming up on September 21 and we’re celebrating because on that day 1500 museums will be joining in to offer free admission to anyone who downloads a ticket. Many science centers, aquariums, zoos and gardens will be offering free admission on Museum Day as well. The free nationwide event presents […]
There are four new art exhibitions at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminal 1. Three are the work of solo artists; one is a one group exhibition. Here’s a preview: “Floragalora” by Pat Warner, and “Rhizomatic Variations”, by Marianne Sadowski, are in Terminal 1 near Gate 9. Warner’s inspiration for this installation is the spectacular wildflower […]