Spirit Airlines Is Dead. Here’s What I’d Fly (or Ride) Instead
Spirit Airlines shut down in May 2026. Here’s what I’d fly (or ride) instead, from Frontier and Breeze to basic economy fares and the buses people forget.
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The 4 Ways to Get from NYC to Vermont on Transit, From a Local
I grew up in Vermont and go back without a car or a plane. Here is every car-free way from NYC to Vermont, and which one fits where you are headed.
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Amtrak Guest Rewards Points, Explained by a Frequent Rider
Last week I sat down to book a train from New York to Burlington, went to pay, and noticed I had enough points sitting in my account to cover the whole thing. My coach seat for seven hours up the…
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Camping in Vermont by Train: A Car-Free-ish Weekend at Mt. Ascutney
I’ve spent a lot of time on this blog making the case that you can reach real nature from New York without a car. My car-free day trip series is built around it. You start at a subway stop, end…
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Amtrak for First Timers. 11 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, from cafe cars to seats to sleeping overnight, so your first train runs smooth.
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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 coach and a few in a roomette, my list has gotten shorter, not longer. I know what I use and what just adds weight to…
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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 if they’ll be able to ride it out in Coach instead. (Because that’s me.) Look, I love taking the roomettes, but the past couple of…
