Sustainable Travel, Living, and the Occasional Unpopular Opinion
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.
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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
Make No Little Plans
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Amtrak for First Timers. 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Train
I’ve ridden Amtrak dozens of times. Here are the first-timer tips I wish I knew,…
What to Pack for a Long Bus Trip: My Greyhound-Tested List
I’ve taken the bus across some strange stretches of this country. When I went from…
My Amtrak Packing List: What I Bring on Every Train
I don’t pack much for the train. After dozens of Amtrak rides, including overnights in…
I’ve Visited 7 Transit-Accessible Nature Spots in NYC. Here’s How I Rank Them.
I love living in New York City, and one of the biggest reasons is that…
Semilla is Growing (So Are Its Problems)
An update from Semilla Pocket Park — The Bronx, NY
The biggest challenge, two professional…
Cold Spring Day Trip From NYC Without a Car. Here’s Exactly How I Did It.
I’ve taken the train up to Cold Spring twice now, both times without a car,…
My BB Bus Review: The New Chinatown Bus (And Why That’s a Compliment)
There’s a certain mythology around the old Chinatown buses among longtime New Yorkers. In the…
What Is an Amtrak Connecting Bus? I’ve Ridden Three. Here’s What to Expect.
Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission if you book…
How to Sleep in Amtrak Coach: Tips From Hard-Earned Experience
This is the article for those looking at the price of a roomette and deciding…
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