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Best West Coast airport with trainsit in North America

My thoughts on if traveling can be environmentally friendly and how I live my personal life

My Experience Transferring Points From my Credit Card to British Airways for the First Time

A Train traveling through the mountains. Source: Wix Below are some of my thoughts on why bike and train travel work so well together. Cycling and train travel go together like peanut butter and jelly, or better yet, like a well-oiled bike chain and a smooth railway track. I’ve done this for many years, and I personally love it! Let me walk you through why this combo works so well, how to make the most of it, and some tips to keep your adventures rolling smoothly. Bridge with

Bicycle at a train station. Source: Wix As I plan my next adventure, I reflect back to why I enjoy traveling the way I do. For me, there’s something refreshing about leaving the car keys behind and setting off on a journey powered by your own two wheels and a bit electricity from the train (older trains will still be diesel). The joys of car-free travel by bicycle and train offer a unique blend of freedom, sustainability, and discovery that’s hard to beat. Whether you’re a se

Protected bike lane in Santa Monica next to the E Line Station A few years ago, I wrote about a car-free trip in Santa Monica. You can read about it here. Since then, I've moved to Portland, but I was eager to return to Santa Monica. I wanted to soak up the sunshine, visit my favorite deli, and explore the area by bike. I only had a few hours, so my review focuses on my experience north of the I-10 freeway and south of Montana Ave. Santa Monica's Bike Infrastructure: Progress

Standing in front of the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame building I recently had 24 hours to explore the separated bike paths in Davis, CA. So with a limited time, I wanted to bike as much as possible. I had heard that Davis is an amazing place to ride, and I was eager to experience it firsthand. After all, People for Bikes rates Davis as the number one most bike-friendly city in California and number fourteen in the nation. How could I resist hopping on my bike to see what make

Read about my experience and reviews with Japanese capsule hotels from First Cabin, J-Ship, The Millennials and 9Hours here.

Purchasing the JR Pass and what I would do differently next time

Bicycle bridge up to Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge I recently went to Japan with the main focus of spending 2 days bicycling the Shimanami Kaido. This is a popular cycling route in Japan that connects the islands of Honshu and Shikoku. This has been on my bucket list for a few years ever since I saw the CNN article on this being one of the worlds most incredible bike routes! One of the wworld’sbest?! I had to go then. Since then, I've seen numerous YouTube videos about how to plan

Here are 8 steps on how I plan my travels

5 Reasons Why I Love Exploring Cities by Bike and Public Transport

Experience a three day journey in Montreal by bike, Metro and on foot.

Easy step-by-step guide to take the bus from Montreal airport into the city

Hassle free visit to Multnomah Falls in the summer without a car

My first Portland Bike Summer ride

Read about my day trip bicycling around Victoria, BC. You'll learn how I navigated around and what I would do differently next time I visit

Sometimes things just don’t go as planned. I had a simple day trip planned going from Portland to Eugene. However, my Amtrak day trip...

I happen to have some Amtrak credits that I need to use…and soon. So, what better way than an easy weekend getaway from Portland to...

Thalys train at Paris Gare du Nord Station There is something both magical and efficient about traveling by rail in Europe. Yes, it has...