I Bring Radical Approaches For A Better World
I sold my car 7 years ago (and think you should sell yours too) and never check bags when I travel. I’ve just about turned taking public transit into an Olympic sport.
I believe that our cities should have less concrete and more jungle, and that we don’t need self-help; we need society-help.
If that sounds like your kind of weird, you’re in the right place, and you’ll love my newsletter.
A Few of My Favorite Articles
How I Live Without a Car In the U.S. (And Why I’ll Never Own a Car Again)
Searching For Catalan In Perpinyà (Perpignan)
The Highways Tried to Kill Hartford. But I See Seeds Sprouting.
Do You Still Believe in Bloodletting? A Lesson From Jane Jacobs
Think Radically, Act Incrementally
See My Most Recent Blog Posts
A Realistic Transit Plan for the Cross Bronx
My social media algorithm knows I want better transit in the Bronx. I’ve been served…
I Rode Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor from Sacramento to the Bay Area. Here’s What to Know.
I rode the Capitol Corridor between Sacramento and the Bay Area. In this article, I’ll…
How to Get to JFK Airport Without the AirTrain (The $3 Route)
This is the cheapest way to get to JFK Airport using public transportation. You skip…
How to Keep Indoor Compost from Smelling (It’s Easier Than You Think)
“I can’t compost, I don’t want my kitchen to get stinky.” This is the number…
Why the 125th Street Subway Is a “Now or Never” Project for New York City
In her 2026 State of the State address, Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans to extend…
The Moment I Saw Through Vance: Housing, Talking Points, and the Great Man Myth
I remember the moment when I saw through J.D. Vance. It was during the V.P.…
Can You Get Around Hartford Without a Car? My Honest, First-Hand Experience
Despite how car-dependent Hartford’s suburbs are, I have successfully traveled around both Hartford and nearby…
The $119 Europe Flight That Changed How I Travel
Note: This is the introduction to my first-ever travel guide: Spend Less, Fly More: How…
How I Keep an Outdoor Compost Pile From Smelling, Even in a Community Garden
I take smells in our community compost bin extremely seriously. If you’re composting in your…
What Are Spain’s Media Distancia Trains? My Experience Riding the Overlooked Rail Option
I was in Girona, a small city that sits in a province away from Barcelona.…
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