Riding the JR–Tobu Connecting Line at Kurihashi ― Spacia Nikko 1
A record of riding the JR Tohoku Main Line–Tobu Nikko Line connecting track at Kurihashi Station on the limited express Spacia Nikko 1. Transferred to Spacia X 2 at Tochigi and...
Journeys shaped by constraints.
Rail lines. Airports. Remote islands.
Apr
26
2026
Mar
22
2026
Two Kanagawa Islands in a Day ― Sarushima to Enoshima via Three Bus Routes
A record of visiting Sarushima and Enoshima in a single day. After Sarushima, took three bus routes across the Miura Peninsula to reach Kamakura, then continued to Enoshima.
Dec
07
2025
Visiting the ABC Islands in One Night ― Three Countries, One Failed Tram Attempt
A record of visiting the ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao) in one overnight trip, adding three countries to the count. The Oranjestad streetcar didn't run due to a modified...
Nov
02
2025
Riding the Akita Port Line Before It Closes ― The Last Cruise Train Experience
A record of riding the Akita Port Line (Ou Main Line freight branch), scheduled for abolition in July 2026, on the "Akita Port Cruise Train" experience event. The cruise ship was...
Jun
08
2025
Riding the Chicago O'Hare People Mover ― Airport Rail Counts Too
Completing every station on O'Hare's ATS (Airport Transit System). Route data, riding record, and what you see from the windows.
Jun
01
2025
Amtrak City of New Orleans ― 22 Hours and 1,500 km from New Orleans to Chicago
Riding the Amtrak City of New Orleans from New Orleans to Chicago: 22 hours in a Roomette. Differences from the Empire Builder, dining car, and scenery.
May
25
2025
New Orleans Streetcars ― Choosing Which Lines to Ride in 3 Hours
New Orleans has 5 streetcar lines. With only 3 hours, I strategically chose which to ride now and which to save for next time. Routes, times, and fare info.
Feb
23
2025
Accidental Touch-and-Go in Puerto Rico ― Bad Weather Kept Me from Riding Tren Urbano
Flew from Charlotte to Puerto Rico but couldn't leave the airport due to weather. Turned around on the same aircraft. Tren Urbano remains unridden.
Jul
28
2024
Amtrak Empire Builder ― 45 Hours and 3,550 km from Seattle to Chicago
Riding the Amtrak Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago: 45 hours in a Roomette. Booking, dining car, shower, and practical tips.
Apr
14
2024
Riding Every Musashino Line Branch ― 9 Lines Ranked by Difficulty
Completing the Musashino Line main line and 8 branch lines. Using scheduled trains, special limited expresses, and charter trains.