Another rail post, but of a different timbre this time: these posts seem to be coming fast and furious now that the planet is making it quite clear that we dim humans are missing the plot. Recent climate data shows that global warming is accelerating at an unprecedented rate, with human activities identified as…

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Drop everything. If Japan is on your list of places to stay, you'll undoubtedly know how expensive Tokyo can be. Based on current market trends, rental prices for a typical small apartment in Tokyo can vary dramatically depending on the location, age of the building, and amenities. A "small" apartment in Tokyo is generally…
Sit down, calm down and watch this super explainer that, after a few review of the video, will help you be in a much better place, instead of the place where you though you were expecting to be when it comes to Japanese rail. Luckily, we have an expert who will make the magic…
We won't spend too much time complaining about the current state of world affairs, courtesy of a specific buffoon, but it's not getting any better and, in our opinion, he needs to GO and soon. We're from Europe and Europe has a lot at stake. So it only makes sense the the European…
We're back on our never-ending sojourn about why leaving the car behind is such a good idea. There are numerous statistics from government and research bodies that show why trains and buses are often a much better choice than driving a car, particularly in terms of safety, environmental impact, and cost. Here are a…
You know, Japan and the Japanese are a truly unique people. Kindness and politeness are guiding stars for the country. They possess a number of deeply ingrained characteristics that are often described as endearing and admirable. These traits are a direct reflection of a culture that highly values harmony, respect, and meticulous attention…
Well, he's at it again, almost the world's ombudsman as he leaps from place to place and situation to situation. That's Walk With Me Tim. He's blown wads of cash, badly, in Vegas. Blown even more in some of the most expensive hotels on the planet, as he always looks for the…
Regular readers will know that we are zealots when it comes to using trains rather than cars. Why is that? No Driving Stress: You don't have to worry about navigating, traffic jams, road rage, finding parking, or dealing with unexpected road closures. Someone else is doing the driving! Time for Yourself: Instead of focusing…
... we might get these toys over on our side of the pond. Are you listening, Renault? Even though we don't drive all that much anymore here on the west coast of North America, that doesn't mean that we still can't drool over the cars from The Motherland. It's been many years since…
Hyatt? Let's try it. As part of our job, staying up to date on the latest action in the travel world, we (like many sites such as ours) tend to be bedazzled when something new and glitzy appears, especially when it's coming from a known brand with a long history and an enviable reputation.…
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. That will be us all eventually. Even with a stiff wind and the best intentions, activities, adventures and endeavors will still be championed by champions of business and commerce. Chests held high, faces into the wind, these hearty individuals will damn the torpedoes to a new…
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