Public Transportation

Sure, visiting another country means adapting to different customs, languages, and cultural norms—some of which might surprise you if you haven’t done a little homework beforehand. (Here are a few …

Taking the subway from JFK Airport to Manhattan is by far the most economical option available. It’s reliable, relatively straightforward, and avoids the unpredictable traffic that often plagues taxis and …

One of our favorite destinations is New York City. We usually go back every few months. One of the best things about visiting NYC is that we don’t need to …

The End of the MetroCard: MTA Sets Final Phase-Out Date All things must come to an end, and it looks like the time has finally come for the MTA MetroCard. …

For years, U.S. airports have lagged behind their international counterparts. Aging terminals, inefficient layouts, and poor public transportation access have made travel through major hubs a frustrating experience. While the …

On our first several trips to London, we bought single-trip or return (round-trip) tickets every time we rode the London Underground (or Tube). These paper tickets got us from point …

A while back, we wrote about things in the U.S. that boggle the minds of Europeans. Although the piece was written in fun, it covered a lot of things we …

JFK Airport in New York City is undergoing a multi-year renovation project, which includes work on many of the terminal buildings. $9.5 billion for Terminal 1 $1.5 billion Terminal 4 …

When we visited Philadelphia, we took the Amtrak train to 30th St. Station. While in the city, there’s not much near the train station. When we pulled up Google Maps, …

When visiting New York City, we’ll pick which airport to use based on schedule, price and our plans for that trip. We’ll end up flying through JFK airport a few …