Chicago Public Transportation and the ‘L’

Despite being under-funded, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA, Chicago’s public transportation system) is one of the most useful in the country. Boasting over 11 thousand bus stops and a total of 144 train stations, it’s safe to say that there isn’t a corner of the city inaccessible by the CTA. For the past four years [...]

London by Tube

Such an amazing city, and also a very expensive one: London. As a tourist coming over, the first thing that you are going to want to consider is the value of the British Sterling Pound, or simply the pound. It currently makes most other currency other than the Euro look quite miniscule. [...]

Alternate Transit in Tokyo—Get on a Bicycle

The Japanese transportation system is very efficient, especially in Tokyo. If you remember, we’ve already written on how to navigate the Japanese train system. However, everyone will admit there are still some disadvantages, like high prices or crowds. Instead, beat the system and get on your bike!
Tokyo trains sometimes make you pay for an extra [...]

Your Guide to Hiroshima: Part 1—Getting There

Hiroshima (広島市, ) is relatively small city (when compared to Tokyo (東京) and the Kansai area) nestled in the southwestern mountains of Japan.  It is quaint, with a streetcar system reminiscent of San Francisco. Due to its rich and horrifying history (the atom bomb) you really need to make the [...]

How to Get Cheap Airline Tickets Last Minute

Getting cheap airline tickets last minute can save you hundreds of dollars and sometimes will save you upwards of 80% off the original ticket price. For every seat an airline doesn’t sell, they’re losing money, even if they sell you cheap airline tickets last minute they’re still making a portion of their money back.
As the [...]