I want to inject some reality into the conversation about “The Hobby” and “Free Travel”. Instead of writing an editorial I’m going to let the numbers talk. Here’s a cost breakdown- both in cash outlays and in points- of what…
Why Osaka Gets My Vote for Best Metro
The Napoli Metro wins awards, The Paris Metro is more historic and New York’s Subway more famous, but my vote for the world’s best Metro system (so far) goes to Osaka.Sure, it’s clean, on time, and buying tickets is a snap. But…
Tokyo Robot Restaurant Review: Must Do if You’re Fan of Campy
Disclosure: I received two tickets for review but paid full price for the rest of my family and for all concessions.Recently I tried to explain the word “Campy” to a non-native English Speaker. Urban Dictionary does a good job: Being…
Camp Mom Asia Recap: 1 Mom, 2 Kids, 30 Days, 19K Miles…and 7 Prescriptions
I’m just back from 19,177 miles of travel in 30 days with The Deal Kids (and Deal Dad for the first 14). MANY posts are 1/2 written in my head and I’ll get them out as I defog from the…