101 articles tagged with public transportation
Five years ago, if you'd told me—a former corporate finance executive from California—that I'd be writing about navigating Budapest's public transit system while living as an intern in Madrid, I would have laughed. Yet here I am, 55 years young,...
After decades of plotting shipping routes across California, I've developed quite the knack for navigating transportation systems worldwide. Last month, my wanderlust led me to Porto Alegre, the vibrant capital of Brazil's southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul. What I...
There's something spiritually invigorating about conquering San Francisco's iconic hills on foot—that moment when your burning calves finally bring you to a vista that unveils the city's soul. As someone who grew up surrounded by Liverpool's relatively flat terrain, my...
The first time I stepped off the U-Bahn at Stephansplatz, I felt like I'd walked through a time portal. Vienna doesn't just preserve its imperial past—it wears it like a perfectly tailored suit, comfortable in its historical significance while simultaneously...
When I first landed in Fayetteville to visit my old paragliding mate stationed at Fort Bragg, I was struck by how this modest North Carolina city functions as a critical transportation nexus for one of America's largest military installations. Having...
When my healing journey first took me to Southeast Asia ten years ago, I discovered that Kuala Lumpur—this magnificent collision of cultures, cuisines, and contrasts—doesn't have to drain your bank account. The city that boasts some of the world's tallest...
As someone who spends half her life in airports and corporate lobbies, I've developed a particular appreciation for cities that can be navigated without the hassle of rental cars. Erie, Pennsylvania might not top most travelers' bucket lists, but this...
The chaotic symphony of Delhi's streets might seem overwhelming at first glance – a sensory overload that can intimidate even seasoned travelers. But beneath the apparent disorder lies a surprisingly functional transportation network that, once understood, transforms this sprawling metropolis...
First time I landed in Bogotá, I was hit with that familiar mix of excitement and low-key panic. You know the feeling – standing in a sprawling South American capital at 8,600 feet elevation, lungs working overtime, with three million...
After completing the Kathmandu Marathon last fall, I found myself with a free weekend and a modest budget before my flight home. Rather than lingering in the capital's dust and noise, I made a spontaneous decision to experience Nepal's wild...
As someone who's traversed transit systems from Tokyo to Berlin, I can confidently assert that San Francisco offers one of North America's most comprehensive public transportation networks—if you know how to decode it. During my monthly publishing industry visits to...
As I stepped off the plane at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, the familiar scent of spices, sea salt, and possibility filled my lungs. Mumbai—the city where my grandparents were born—has always held a special place in my heart. But this...
Let me start with a confession: when my veterinary conference in San Francisco was announced last fall, my wallet immediately went into defensive mode. The city's reputation for astronomical prices had me wondering if I'd be living on vending machine...
Lithuania might not be the first destination that comes to mind for most travelers, but after spending a weekend exploring the fairytale castle of Trakai and the vibrant streets of Vilnius, I'm convinced it should be on everyone's radar. As...
Hey fellow budget wanderers! After spending a combined six weeks bouncing between these two Southeast Asian powerhouses last year, I'm finally putting together the guide I wish I'd had. Both cities captured my heart in completely different ways – Bangkok...
