Thriftism

The first time we went to Mexico I was very hesitant to take the bus. I don't know about your experience, but where I live, the bus is not convenient. You have to switch a few times and it'll take you an hour to get anywhere, not to mention the bus only comes by once an hour. Basically, I'll take the bus if it's my only option. Plus, public transport used to seem a bit daunting to me. For those of you in larger cities, laugh away, but again, I was hesitant to take on the bus in a foreign country.  Contrary to my first opinion, in most counties, public transportation is  THE  way to travel. Puerto Vallarta doesn't have an underground system (at least not that I'm aware of), but they do have plenty of buses and taxis. Taxis are great if you need to get to a specific location and you're in a huge hurry and don't mind paying for your convenience. Otherwise, buses are still pretty quick and much more affordable.  If you've seen our Cancun Buses v...

Thinking about visiting New York City? The yellow taxi seems almost synonymous with NYC, but this can actually be one of the most expensive ways to get around the city. If you're from an area that has a bad track record with public transportation, you might be skiddish of trying out the subways and buses. I know I was. I didn't want to wait an hour to catch a train or then be stuck on a scary train. However, my perception of public transportation was completely wrong when it came to what was available in New York City. Trains and buses were reliable, on time, and incredibly easy to navigate. There are also some of the nicest people. In our town, there's very little chance someone would move over to allow a stranger to sit next to them on the bus. When we were on the subway, it was so packed, everyone moved over to let us sit and also helped us find our way. Still not convinced? Let's take a closer look at your travel options. Taxis La Guardia - Upper East Side...