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A tribute to my friend, the late travel media icon Arthur Frommer

The legendary U.S. travel journalist and entrepreneur Arthur Frommer passed away November 18 at the age of 95. Born in Virginia and with an early boyhood in a small town in Missouri, Arthur was a lawyer who became a pioneering and great travel journalist, and who will be remembered as having helped open the joys of travel to the masses. While serving in the U.S. Army in Europe in the 1950s, he got the travel bug, came out with a travel guide for servicemen, and followed up in 1957 with…

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Free access to Encyclopaedia Britannica for journalists

My editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica has asked me to extend this offer to all my journalist colleagues. You are invited to enjoy free access to all its factchecked resources, and if you do link to a Britannica story in your articles, none of the content linked to will be paywalled. Your readers in turn will have full and free access to Britannica's content. To get your free, personal subscription, just go to britannica.com/journalists and enter the code: EXPERT-CONTENT.

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What do you wear to Seven Magic Mountains?

Seven Magic Mountains is an art installation located in the Nevada desert, and the weather can be quite hot and dry. Therefore, it is recommended to wear comfortable and breathable clothing, such as shorts, t-shirts, and sandals or sneakers. You may also want to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. It's also a good idea to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated. While there is no strict dress code, it's important to dress appropriately for the weather and…

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What is global entry?

Global Entry is a program that allows pre-approved travelers to expedite the process of entering the United States.To apply for Global Entry, you must be a citizen or national of the United States, Mexico, or Canada and have a valid passport. You can also be a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico.Once you have applied for Global Entry and been approved, you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete your interview appointment at any U.S. Customs and Border…

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David Paul Appell October 11, 2011 at 1:32am

Nancy, our heartfelt condolences for your loss - it's hard to truly imagine how you must be feeling but I can certainly begin to guess....
Tiffany Karabaich October 10, 2011 at 5:58pm

Nancy, I'm very sorry to hear about your grandson. Nothing is harder than losing a loved one. Concerning your friend's magazine, I'd be interested in knowing more about it, and if our interests match, I'd do an article for no fee. Please contact me- tiffany.thegoodtravellife@gmail.com
Jeannine Crooks October 10, 2011 at 12:54am

Nancy, I had to deal with a murder in my family five years ago. In our society, we always automatically ask "why" so we can understand and try to fix something, but in this case there is no why and no way we can change anything. Time provides distance, so one day you can breathe again, and even though it never goes away, ultimately you'll reach a point when the "why" doesn't haunt you as much. It won't ever make sense, but the understanding that some questions don't have answers does bring a little peace. God Bless.
Nancy M. Dickinson October 9, 2011 at 6:42pm

It's a small, family oriented upscale magazine out of Tampa. She and I cover the travel section but she's always looking for family type articles of various nature.
Stacey Wittig October 9, 2011 at 6:08am

Nancy, I would be interested in knowing more about your friend's publication. If her mag fits my interests, I would consider doing an article for no fee. BTW, I was in Hereford, AZ on assignment last spring. The hummingbirds!
Susan Frost October 9, 2011 at 4:20am

Dear Nancy, just returned from a beautiful fall day here in Oregon after photographing a college football game. I am so very sorry to learn about the senseless and tragic murder of your grandson. My heart goes out to you and your family. I have experienced the loss of all of my immediate family members, except for my remaining brother. In my experience, the time to die is not under our control and most of the time it doesn't make any sense. But in the whatever it's worth department, I believe our loved ones are in a better place now and I'm thankful for the time they shared with us in this world. I am fortunate that I do have a son and two grandchildren, even if they live far away. Take care of yourself. Just do what feels the best during this time period and I know you will feel better in time. Cheers!
Nancy M. Dickinson October 9, 2011 at 3:08am

And I wish this site had a "like" button on each post so I could let others here know while I might disagree in some form with what they're saying (via the written word as a post) I still give them a +1 for what they are saying.
Nancy M. Dickinson October 9, 2011 at 3:06am

I can agree, Allan, et al, that there are too many magazines out there wanting something for nothing. While I don't believe I'm the end all, be all for freelancers, I do feel my resume demands more than $15 an article, which seems to be he going rate as we move more towards digital media.

My biggest gripe is exactly that - the online media crowd. Um, correct me if I'm wrong but, just because your overhead is lower (meaning it's being done from your basement, you don't pay for printing or distribution) doesn't mean MY work is worth less.

In the writing biz, and I wish the online media crowd would figure this out as well, you get what you pay for. $15 for an article? You'll get a $15 article from someone who doesn't value their own work and probably for a good reason.

Pay me $500 plus buy the photos from me and I'll give you the best article you've ever seen. There's a reason I work for magazines like AAA. Because they value what I give them because I appreciate the standards they have.

I really love helping out new magazines in their quest for more ad dollars but my benevolence does only go so far.
Paul Berardino October 9, 2011 at 3:02am

Nancy, my condolences on you grandson's death. I will pray for your family.

Paul
Julie McElroy October 9, 2011 at 2:01am

Wow, these are the same discussions going on in LInked in - about pay, etc.. It seems to be the topic of conversation. :)