Insights

  • Taking the China High-Speed Rail

    Although Japan has long been known for its exceptional high-speed rail system (Shinkansen), China has been playing a lot of catch-up lately. In fact, ‘catch up’ might be an understatement considering how the country now operates more high-speed railways than every other country combined. Having heard nothing but good things about the system, I was…

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  • Is Batik Air a Full-Service Carrier?

    Oh, Batik Air. No Indonesian airline in recent years has done such a great job at blurring its market position or reputation. Many throughout the web have asked, is Batik Air a legitimate airline? Is it as bad as people say? While it is surely legitimate, whether or not it is a premium airline is…

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  • Trains in Japan: The Joys of Ekiben

    What’s the greatest thing about train travel in Japan? Is it the trains? The speed? The cleanliness? All that, and Ekiben!

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