My Favorite Outdoor Artwork in New York City is a Map
I really like maps. I like pointing out when they’re missing something, I like that many are controversial, and I like comparing them with former (and future) maps. Yes, yes,…
Hong Kong Eliminates Something Else, But is it Enough?
But most of us still have to test to visit? In early February, Hong Kong and China agreed to eliminate arrival quotas and COVID-19 testing for those crossing directly between…
Separate Checks: A Tale of Two Japans
When I was last in Japan a couple of years ago, I went with family to try the Kani Douraku (かに道楽) restaurant chain. Kani Douraku (translated as “crab hobby”) is…
Language Lunes: Mexican Aviation (and a Hint of Railroads)
The current Mexican administration has seen quite a bit of turbulence (terrible pun intended) in the aviation industry. No matter which side you’re on, these events have already happened: A…
Walking Venice’s Canals
If you’re planning a visit to Venice, Italy in the coming days, and expecting to see this: you might want to rethink your travels. Unfortunately, due to a gravely serious…
Update: ITA Airways Systems Are Back Online as of 24 February
Update: The app and desktop version are back online. Still, relying on passengers to call Italy to get anything done is a terrible back-up plan. Last night, I tried using…
