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The US is a leading force when it comes to many fields, such as technology and the economy. However, the rail system is the one thing the US remains far behind many developed countries, even in the 21st century. So, why are trains in the US so slow? Trains in the US are so slow … Read more
Have you ever wondered what happens to your baggage once it’s checked at an airport? Considering all the security measures you need to go through, you might think your luggage goes under the same scrutiny, but can the airline staff go through all your checked baggage? Airlines take your baggage through an x-ray or sometimes … Read more
If you’ve been on a cruise ship or are planning to go on one, you’ve probably noticed that it takes a long time to complete the journey. Understandably, water transportation is very slow, but cruise ships, in particular, seem to take their time. Is this low speed an intentional choice, or are they incapable of … Read more
A cruise ship can only go as fast as the propeller propels it. The propeller is located at the back of the ship and needs to push water backward to move the ship forward. But do cruise ships travel faster during the night? Cruise ships don’t travel faster at night. While they might appear to … Read more
When traveling, you generally want to avoid layovers as much as possible because they extend the overall length of your trip. But from time to time, you might have no other choice. If you have a long layover coming up soon, you might wonder why some layovers are so long. Some layovers are so long … Read more
Safely storing your luggage is always a concern when traveling. Once you have a hotel room to keep your things secure, you can generally exhale and explore the city hands-free. However, there are times you arrive before check-in time at the hotel, and waiting for a few hours with your bags can be an absolute … Read more
The United States is a vast country, meaning getting from the east coast to the west coast or vice versa can be quite the trip. Even going over to the next state can involve a lot of travel. Because America doesn’t have the railway infrastructure Europe has, Greyhound buses have stepped in to fill the … Read more
For years, Greyhound buses have provided people with an affordable way to travel across the country. They have hundreds of stations all around the country and operate around 123 routes. However, with the popularization of low-cost airlines, you may be wondering whether people still travel using Greyhound buses. People still use Greyhound buses to move … Read more
Greyhound Lines Inc. offers one of the cheapest ways to travel across North America, but they have developed a reputation for being unsafe. Many people also interpret the lower fares to mean some compromises, including passenger safety. However, this reputation isn’t necessarily deserved. We wanted to answer the question, are Greyhound buses safe? Generally, Greyhound … Read more
Passengers come in all shapes and sizes, but the same cannot be said for airline seats. The sizes, measured in pitch and width, vary by aircraft model and airline class. Fortunately, there are ways to know beforehand whether you’ll fit into a particular airline’s seat without any trouble. Here is how you can tell whether … Read more
