Scranton had a trolley system from 1896 to 1954, the first economically sustainable system in America. The Lackawanna valley was rich in anthracite, top-notch coal, and the trolleys were powered from the nearby coal-fired power plant via a third rail, Read more…
The stench of diesel wafts through the air of the industrial centre of the Pocono Mountains. Diesel locomotives transit through carrying hundreds of cars of assorted goods and commodities, they idle and stink. But not all of the trains in Read more…
Route: Frankfurt to SingaporePlane: A380-800Date: Aug 10-11, 2024Price paid: €1514 including an onward flight to Hong Kong (originally €4169) ComfortWindow seats on the upper deck are the best seats as they have a larger sleeping surface along the wall and Read more…
Route: Singapore to Hong KongPlane: A380-800Date: Aug 11, 2024Price paid: €1514 including a previous flight from Frankfurt (originally €4169) ComfortThe seats are much narrower than on the A380, and the footwells are also narrower. The armrests can be raised and Read more…
Distance: 2,095 kmDates: 18-26 May 2024Location: Texas Up front: Mid-range Progressiv is the trim to buy with four-way adjustable lumbar support, extendable thigh support, and four-way headrests. Unlike the cluttered gauge display on the similarly-sized BMW X3, the Q5’s screen Read more…
I have never been so disappointed in a new city in my life. The place was foggy from dawn to dusk and then it got dark when the fog cleared. I was told that Saint John is always foggy from Read more…
When travelling to Munich, the Bavarian National Museum is one not to miss out on. The Museum building itself was built during King Maximilian II in 1855, around the same time the Neuschwanstein Castle was built (the castle used as Read more…
I saved $917 on my vacation to Alaska even before it began; $815 from full price on a first class flight and $102 on a rental car booking just for checking the price again three months before departure and booking Read more…
The biggest draw to Saint-Jérôme is its massive cathedral which is the largest in the Laurentians. The three-spired cathedral was constructed beginning in 1897 and opened in 1900. The church square has a skating rink in winter that circles a Read more…
The 1967 World’s Fair was held in Montreal with great success. It was the most visited World’s Fair of the century with over 54 million attendances and the highest number of countries participating at 62. Expo 67 had a lasting Read more…