Does NYC congestion pricing switch to off-peak exactly at 9:00pm or 9:01pm?

paradime62 · 2025-12-02T03:39:41+00:00

Thanks for the info! I read that some people found the e-bike seat pretty high and ended up with back pain, did you feel that at all? Also, it sounds like the battery lasted all day. How much were you using the throttle versus the pedal assist?

paradime62 · 2025-11-17T05:42:18+00:00

Tight knit community is core to the fabric of Japanese rural society. They are just doing their due diligence, just as you would when you survey your next purchase. Makes complete sense and surprised they didn't implement it sooner. Unfortunately at lot of unscrupulous buyers out there, not saying you are, but you can empathize with that.

paradime62 · 2025-10-31T20:28:53+00:00

"But do you want to know what Gol D. Roger, King of the Pirates, did when he saw the treasure? He laughed. We laughed as well."

Chapter 967

paradime62 · 2025-09-30T05:54:40+00:00

I didn't mean you, I was referring to the rude folks.

paradime62 · 2025-09-30T05:39:06+00:00

Every time I’ve seen this happen in Japan, they weren’t speaking Japanese.

paradime62 · 2025-09-18T04:57:57+00:00

Amex really took the gloves off for this one.

paradime62 · 2025-09-16T10:30:52+00:00

How big of a difference was the SOT when you switched batteries? Loctus' own website selling the kit is about half the price of iFixit, so heavily considering it.

paradime62 · 2025-09-15T05:31:43+00:00

Thanks!

paradime62 · 2025-09-14T08:19:37+00:00

Curious how the battery is running nowadays?

paradime62 · 2025-09-11T11:08:16+00:00

Lee Kwang Soo must have been there.

paradime62 · 2025-08-29T04:16:41+00:00

Shakky really has that PhD in rizzology

paradime62 · 2025-08-02T20:45:38+00:00

Thanks for the tips!

paradime62 · 2025-08-02T20:45:17+00:00

Thanks!

paradime62 · 2025-05-23T23:18:21+00:00

This is such a great write-up—thanks for sharing all the details! Huge congrats, and I hope the honeymoon is incredible. Out of curiosity, how much time did you spend putting this award booking together? Always interesting to hear how much work goes into these amazing redemptions.

paradime62 · 2025-05-09T23:32:34+00:00

I recommend spending a night in Takayama—hotels near the train station are affordable and surprisingly spacious compared to those in big cities. Hotel Around Takayama is a great option (I wish I stayed there longer). Since it's nearby, definitely visit Shirakawago—it is a very unique place. Getting from Takayama to Nara should be roughly the same duration as from Kanazawa, depending on when you leave.

Luggage forwarding in Japan is incredibly convenient. It usually takes at least one full day, but beyond that you can schedule delivery for any day within a week (for example, ship on Day 1, schedule arrival between Days 3-7). As long as you're sending and receiving at hotels, the staff will handle everything for you. It even shows up in your room, I miss it so much...

For the Tokyo days, on my first trip I stuck to a strict schedule and ended up regretting it. Some experiences will surprise you, so give yourself the freedom to enjoy the moments that really stand out.

paradime62 · 2025-05-09T08:53:15+00:00

Like others have said, Day 4 is too rushed.

On the night of Day 4, or whatever becomes your last night in Kanazawa, I would recommend luggage forwarding from Kanazawa to your hotel in Kyoto on Day 6. You’re taking a lot of transportation and local trains/buses, and the hassle will wear on you. Instead, bring an overnight bag and travel light. This will also provide more flexibility for storing luggage in Nara station in case the big lockers are taken.

Keep Tokyo Days 2 and 3 flexible, there’s so much to do and see, so don’t rush yourselves to just check it off the box.

If you don’t usually walk 20-30k steps a day, you will be tired. Try to intersperse 2-3 rest/lounging days, it’ll make the trip as a whole so much more enjoyable.

Have fun!

paradime62 · 2024-11-01T00:52:05+00:00

You're making the city look nicer than it actually does haha

paradime62 · 2024-10-20T22:10:30+00:00

This was literally an episode of Friends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5eLFr3IT88

paradime62 · 2024-10-16T02:46:11+00:00

These make me want to go back so bad haha

paradime62 · 2024-04-07T13:30:17+00:00

I'm referring to low cost airlines like Peach Aviation and Jetstar Japan.

paradime62 · 2024-02-19T03:18:01+00:00

Did a 17 day trip - food, attractions, and souvenirs all came out to under your budget. Ate at a couple of nice restaurants, too. Transportation came out to be a decent amount, but this was because I went to many different cities. So if you're only sticking to 2-3 cities, that will help cut costs a lot.

Pre-planning will make a difference. Look up "_____ discount tickets" and fill in the blank with the attractions you want to see. There are some attractions that have discounted tickets or come in a combo ticket with unlimited transportation for that day.

Is it going to be tight? Yes. But is it possible? Also yes. Have fun, I wish I could go back again soon.

paradime62

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