Going Underground... Living in the sprawling swamp that is Houston, there’s little chance to take advantage of public transportation, mostly because we’re so big and hopping routes takes too much time. Years ago when I lived and worked inside and near the downtown loop, I occasionally took the Metro buses...

Newbury Street... Where else can you take a leisurely stroll and evolve from the elite of fashion to the funk of street people besides Newbury Street in Boston? The eight blocks that comprise this stretch of hedonistic offerings is an interesting chance to see some historical architecture while witnessing the...