Anyone who has researched a trip to Japan has probably read countless articles stating that “Japan is a cash country”. You will need cash in Japan, more than in most of the US, especially in more rural areas. But there are non-cash options a-plenty, so check the infos on that. But, like i said, you […]

I knew airline prices were rising, but I'm not a frequent flyer – to put it mildly – so I hadn't paid attention. And it's not just the cost of a ticket; it's the charges for baggage, of course. As an infrequent flyer, seeing actual costs is quite the shock.

Zipair releases fares on a rolling quarterly basis. They also release different airports at different times. Finding out when for a particular airport isn’t the easiest things; you just have to keep checking.

The photo was taken 2024-5-29; it's one of my last views of Japan, flying home on Zipair

My first suitcase, and I cannot believe how these have changed. My folks had Samsonite luggage when I was a kid, and that stuff weighed a ton. These new things not only are lighter, they look better and make a great downhill ride.