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Happy Thanksgiving 2025! My Thank Yous and Reflections
May you all have a fantastic day and a fantastic end to this year!
I Just Booked an American Airlines Flight for $48, Some of the Cheapest I’ve Ever Seen
I find the cheapest flights between New York and Boston to typically be around $59 to $89, but I found a $48 fare last night for the first time.
Textbook Global Entry at JFK: 10 Minutes from Deplaning to the Train
The combination of Global Entry and no checked bags makes for a speedy entry into the United States, even at a busy airport like JFK.
Revisiting the Worst Jet Lag of My Life
In total, I had been awake for 44 hours with a mere 2-hour nap in the middle of it.
Trip Report: The Morning Japan Airlines Flight from Tokyo to New York (JL6)
Economy class on Japan Airlines is more than comfortable, but I think I prefer taking the evening flight to New York, flight JL4, over this one.
Sweeping Views of New York City on Approach into JFK
I got lucky sitting on the right side of the plane during an approach into JFK last week.
The One Thing I Miss Most About the Shinkansen Since Moving to the US
All cars aboard the Shinkansen maintain a library-like atmosphere, kind of like the quiet car on Amtrak back home.
A Drive Through Rural Northern Japan & a Stop at an Ice Cream Shop Beloved by Locals
A scenic drive through the Japanese countryside took us to a local ice cream shop and a store selling local foods and goods.
Dodging Japan’s Rush Hour Trains With This Reserved-Seat Commuter Train
I rode a reserved-seat commuter train into downtown Tokyo today to avoid the morning rush hour trains.
Japan Travel: Tap to Pay Credit Cards Reach Train Station Fare Gates, But With Slow Progress
I spotted a tap-to-pay turnstile at a Tokyo train station for the first time today, just like OMNY back in New York City.