NYC’s Public Transit System Expands to the Waterways

Tourists and locals rejoice: New York City is expanding its public transit system to the waterways, all for the same price as a subway ride. The new ferry system could begin operations as early as summer of 2017, with boats crossing the East River to transport passengers between Brooklyn and Manhattan. “It’s going to be a commute like no other: fresh air, harbor views, and …

London Calls This 2016

Where to let your inner fanboy/girl out

While CH usually keeps an eye out for hole-in-the-wall places and events when traveling, it’s oftentimes just as invigorating (even cathartic) to let your inner fanboy/girl out in unfamiliar places. There’s perhaps no better city to do this than London, which is hosting an incredible slew of cultural events this year. And we’re not just talking about the biggest one of them all: Harry Potter …

Olas Verdes: Costa Rica’s Greenest Boutique Surf Hotel

An affordable, laid-back beach hideout with a distinctly Tico attitude

If the quip “The journey is the destination” typifies your approach to travel then set your sights on Playa Guiones, Costa Rica. The humble but growing beach town is a two-and-a-half hour drive over mostly washboard dirt roads from the nearest international airport. Passing through towns small and smaller, getting lost in the scenery is easy. The region’s agricultural roots give way to modern snippets …