Seeking calm in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood
Tokyo's Asakusa neighborhood is dominated by the Senso-ji temple but there is more to see than just the giant shrine. A fabulous mix of quiet...
Trip Reports
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Cheering for the Yokohama Bay Stars
Getting to experience live sports in a foreign country is always a good time. In this case it was baseball in Japan and the entire...
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Friday Flyday: Chasing the Sunset Across America
It was a bit of a mess to get started thanks to PANYNJ and the JFK AirTrain. But we made the flight and it was...
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Slow Trains in Japan and the Great Buddha
Kamakura has plenty of temples to keep tourists busy. Among them, the Great Buddha is especially famous (and crowded). Added bonus: Classic rail line to...
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Temples and Tranquility in Kamakura
The small, beach-side town of Kamakura offers a peaceful retreat just an hour from Tokyo on the train. And a peek back in time thanks...
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Friday Flyday: Enjoying a Spirit flight
Yes, I flew on Spirit Airlines. And, yes, it was completely reasonable. Sure, there was all the expected drama and entertainment, but when you go...
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DLD 83: The Allure of Older Planes
Old planes sent to the graveyard and a few new apps/websites we wish were similarly fated. Plus a look at the new pseudo-award chart for...
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Exploring the artistic side of Montreal’s Metro
Looking to spend a couple hours trying to keep warm as a tourist in Montreal during a bitterly cold winter? Ride the metro and enjoy...
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Bugs and quirks day one: American’s 787 in-flight entertainment + connectivity
American Airlines' latest and greatest planes have in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems to match. Alas, they weren't working so well on day one of...
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Where to sit on the American Airlines 787 Dreamliner
Finding the best seat on the new American Airlines 787 Dreamliner doesn't need to be hard. Advice and photos from the inaugural flight means I've...