Category Archives: Public Transport

It’s Quicker By Rail

Posted on January 5, 2020 by

Between 1920 and 1950, the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) was the second largest rail company in Britain. The railway commissioned a wonderful series of posters to advertise its passenger services and to encourage travel to vacation destinations around … Continue reading →

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Which Side Are You On

Posted on December 27, 2019 by

I recently spent three weeks in New Zealand driving on the “wrong” side of the road. Needless to say, it was sometimes a challenge, especially in cities like Wellington and Auckland. As the map above shows, in most countries, people … Continue reading →

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No Need To Fly

Posted on December 17, 2019 by

Europeans seem to be taking the lead in the creation of new travel paradigms. In Germany, DB, the German Railway Operator, has taken advantage of new attitudes towards responsible travel by promoting their discounted train tickets. Still, 72% of Germans … Continue reading →

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A Bolder Boulder Travel Guide

Posted on December 14, 2019 by

The popular American outdoor clothing company Patagonia commissioned the local design studio Cast Iron to create a city guide to its home town of Boulder, Colorado. The neat little travel guide covers the highlights of America’s “happiest city” from local … Continue reading →

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All Roads Lead To Rome

Posted on November 9, 2019 by

 

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Book Nerd Travel Nightmare

Posted on October 5, 2019 by

h/t to cartoonist Laura Pacheco

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Reclaiming the Middle Seat

Posted on July 27, 2019 by

Anyone who has ever been stuck in middle seat hell will applaud the S1 (AKA the “Slip-Slide Seat”) clever redesign of airline middle seats from Colorado’s Molon Labe Designs. It sits a little back from the seats to either side, … Continue reading →

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Train in the Rain

Posted on July 19, 2019 by

The Book of Questions, III Pablo Neruda – 1904-1973 III. Tell me, is the rose naked or is that her only dress? Why do trees conceal the splendor of their roots? Who hears the regrets of the thieving automobile? Is … Continue reading →

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A unique perspective for NYC visitors

Posted on June 12, 2019 by

Visitors to New York City sometimes find themselves overwhelmed by the crowds and hustle. A good way for tourists to get a break is to spend some time on NYC’s waterways and waterfront. This can be accomplished by using the … Continue reading →

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Public Transit Manners

Posted on June 6, 2019 by

h/t Michael Pederson  

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