From bbd2f0425ec787bb17f3abfa9740cdc47e00ec4e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Brandon Rozek Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 21:41:49 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] New post --- content/blog/exploring-via-public-transit.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/blog/exploring-via-public-transit.md diff --git a/content/blog/exploring-via-public-transit.md b/content/blog/exploring-via-public-transit.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ab8b334 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/blog/exploring-via-public-transit.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +title: "Exploring via Public Transit" +date: 2025-06-15T21:38:02-04:00 +draft: false +tags: [] +math: false +medium_enabled: false +--- + +Last weekend, on my way back north from visiting downtown, I took a break near the Crestview lightrail station. There, I had a wonderful meal at the [Kura revolving sushi bar](https://kurasushi.com/locations/austin-tx-airport-blvd/). Afterwards, I walked around the [Kinokuniya Bookstore](https://usa.kinokuniya.com/stores-kinokuniya-austin). Honestly, this spot is not something I would've naturally discovered on my own. + +Using public transportation is a great way to explore the neighborhoods around you. Busses often don't take highways, and instead will take you through areas that you would've otherwise skipped. You can find many great restaurants to eat in the Bay Area right next to the Mountain View Caltrain station. A few years ago when Clare and I visited Portland, Maine, we got to explore the thousand islands by a [mail boat](https://www.cascobaylines.com/maine-boat-tours/specialty-cruises/mailboat/). + +Even if you have a car, it's worth taking a look at the transit maps to see if there are any hidden gems.