No ticket. No cash. Big problems.
Even knowing that Japan is still mostly a cash-based society I was surprised to see the hand-written "Cash Only" note at the train station. Especially...
Trip Reports
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Checking In: Tsumago’s Fujito Inn, the perfect Ryokan experience
Forget everything you think you know about all-inclusive bookings. That was the key for me to enjoy a spectacular stay at the Fujito Inn, a...
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Friday Flyday: Dallas to Houston
Flying through the sunrise between Dallas and Houston a couple months ago...great ride, and we even got a quick snack service on board.
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Dispatches from the Nakasendo Trail
Japan's Nakasendo Trail is a snapshot of history from centuries ago. The section between Magome and Tsumago is an easy day hike, getting out into...
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Miyazaki’s Legacy and the Ghibli Museum
Studio Ghibli is dedicated to the animation work of Hayao Miyazaki and it offers up an interesting view of the craft, the way Miyazaki works...
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In search of the perfect kawa yakitori
We took on the stalls of Tokyo's Yakitori Alley in search of the perfect kawa (chicken skin). And, along the way, we may have indulged...
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This week on DLD: Premium Shifts + Fun New Routes
If you're not listening to the Dots, Lines and Destinations podcast these days then you're missing out on some great discussions about travel, aviation and...
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Tsukiji Market: The Ultimate Tokyo Tourist Morning
Sushi (and beer!) for breakfast and a walk through one of the largest wholesale fish markets in the world. Tsukiji Market is touristy, but there's...
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Checking In: The Royal Palm Hotel, South Beach
The Royal Palm Hotel on Miami's South Beach offered up some surprises on my most recent stay, mostly in the spectacular views and great treatment...
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The (not so) secret restaurant in Tokyo City Hall
Tokyo's Metropolitan Government Building is known for offering free views from its observation deck. But lunch time in the cafeteria is spectacular, too, maybe even...