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How to ride Tokyo's trains
Our city expert shows tourists how to ride from Narita International Airport to Tokyo Station, step by step.
  • Jan 17, 2020
5:32
Christmas movies where travel is part of the fun
Travel and holidays go together like milk and Santa’s cookies. By The Way staffers explain why travel scenes from their favorite movies stir up fuzzy feelings.
  • Dec 17, 2019
4:14
How to pack like Santa Claus
To fly across the world on one special night, he reveals he has a secret machine and tries to combat “cookie breath.”
  • Dec 17, 2019
3:08
How to ride Metro, Washington's subway system
For tourists visiting D.C., our city expert takes you from buying a SmarTrip farecard to swiping out of the station.
  • Nov 11, 2019
6:03
4 steps to in-flight skincare, according to a dermatologist
These tips will keep you refreshed at 38,000 feet.
  • Sep 19, 2019
3:26
How a reporter survived 12 hours in an airport: Crab cakes, a workout session and two bloody marys
By The Way reporter Natalie Compton spent 12 hours in the airport. Here are her highs and lows.
  • Aug 8, 2019
3:52
Are you team carry-on or team checked bag?
The battle between carry-on and checked bags divides the By The Way staff.
  • Aug 7, 2019
2:52
What to pack in your carry-on to sleep on a plane
Neck support, a scarf and more key items that sleep and travel experts say to use.
  • Jul 26, 2019
3:05
Unexpected things you can take through airport security
Carry-on checklist: Here's what you can pack
  • Jun 19, 2019
1:03
She hates small talk. She's hungry for meaningful connection.
She’s tired of surface-level chats and wants to have meaningful conversations.
  • May 23, 2019
3:47
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