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:
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…
Understanding the Thai Calendar
A lot of us travel to new places because we want to experience and learn from the unfamiliar. But even if you’ve been all over the world — including in…
Aviation Art: Niigata Airport’s Stained Glass
Japanese airports are pretty good about souvenirs. More specifically, food souvenirs, but even the smaller airports have a shop at which you can sample — or bring home — some…