I have mixed feelings about METRORail. I've been riding the rail for years to and from the Medical…read moreCenter and NRG for Rodeo Houston and events. The fare is only $1.25 each way and it certainly beats having to pay for parking in these congested areas, however the ride isn't always pleasant. Homeless people continue to use the train, spread out on the benches and hang out to take advantage of the air conditioned cars among the hot Houston summers. Over the past year or so I have noticed that there are more fare inspectors, outfitted in neon yellow shirts, however these hasn't proven to be effective in reducing the homeless presence. Over the years I have seen people smoking on the training, sleeping, and even masturbating....yikes.

I had a good opportunity to experience Houston's METRORail this weekend, riding from downtown to…read morethe Museum District and then again to/from Minute Maid Park. For $1.25, I'd say that it's fantastic. Trains seemed to run often enough to fit my needs, they were clean and they were speedy. Quiet (compared to the steel on wheels of Boston and New York) and modern (compared to London or Paris), the trains don't go all that far but they go far enough to allow a tourist like me to forsake a car rental and parking for getting around. Very simple system which operates on a proof-of-purchase system. You will need to keep your ticket handy as more than half of my rides had a fare inspector on board. You get to ride for a solid four hours for that buck and a quarter. Awesome!

This is known as the LIGHT BLUE section or the LAMAR Tunnel. It's relatively new and has most of…read morethe food options. I enjoy it as much as the green tunnel because it's very lively. It brings you to popular destinations such as Macy's and the shops at Houston Center and has very easy access to the MetroRAIL.

Great way to while away your lunch break or day, plenty of food options, well air conditioned. You…read morecan forget it's 100 degrees above, only issue are the restaurants all have pretty high prices, and can have some exceedingly flaky hours. Also it's closed on the weekends, fair warning..

When was the last time you rode the METRO? Hop on board! If you need to get a Metro Fare Card…read morethis is one of the main locations to do so. The service is quick, easy and the location is very secure. The only issue you might have is finding a parking spot nearby. I know Houston is not very public transportation friendly but every little bit helps with the traffic congestion. The best part I have found so far is the ability to travel with my mountain bike to the parks downtown and surrounding areas.

Located at the North End of downtown, one can catch the North/South Red line of the Houston Light…read moreRail system at this stop. It is very close to the large Bus Transit center, and was our way to connect from the bus that took us from IAH airport to the Red Line, which took us to Rice University. The cost is minimal ($1.25 for unlimited rides for 3 hours), and you can buy tickets right on your smart phone. On a Saturday afternoon, the red line trains were running every 15 minutes or so. Also something to notice: there are different platforms for trains going south vs trains going north, so need to pay attention to be on the right platform (they are not connected). In our case, we needed to go South so the southern most platform was the right one to be on.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is an international airport located in Houston, Texas, United…read moreStates. As befitting an airport in an oil-rich city, it boasts an enormous scale. The airport was named in honor of George H. W. Bush, the 41 st President of the United States, a politician based in Houston, Texas, and better known as Father Bush. There are various direct flights from East Asia, including Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Tokyo Narita International Airport, and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. There are five terminals, A to E, located in order from A. Each terminal is efficiently connected by trams installed inside and outside the security area called Terminal Link. Terminal B, which I used to go to Laredo International Airport, is a terminal exclusively for United Express, a subsidiary airline of United Airlines.

This place is so crowded today, Sunday. We were here for about 1.5 hours, enough time to got to…read morethe centurion lounge and then to United terminal for our flight back home. This airport signs are sufficient for us to follow to the places we wanted to go to. Overall this airport seems to be pretty fast paced.

This is the tunnel system that I wrap up my reviews of the Downtown Tunnel System…read more I had known the tunnels existed but my only exposure to the tunnels was a brief second as I was waiting on my Pizza at Bombay to bake. The people in downtown have a whole city that the rest of Houston do not know about. With it's own dining experiences, shopping, and architecture. This section of the tunnels was by far the most beautiful. If you are a photographer and want some interesting shots this is the place to go. The history that these tunnels hold are endless. It's cool almost throughout the whole system and will protect you from the rain and HEAT. If you're a tourist staying in downtown this is something neat to check out, or even a local form the suburbs, it only takes a few hours to walk to the whole thing and you'll get your exercise while you're at it.

Well, I must say I was surprised when the Metro guy said the metro was free tonight to go The…read moreRolling Stones concert at NRG stadium. No charge for the train ride or to park! What a bargain. And we didn't have to wait in the long traffic lines to park near the stadium either. All in all a great experience! Thanks Metro.

Being one of the cleanest rail stations is very much like being the prettiest troll at a troll…read morepageant. But, there's something still to be said about reaching for the stars, even if you are a station. Situated next to the huge Smith Lands parking lot (primarily for medical center visitors but used during the Rodeo, too), it faces a large apartment complex, which makes for convenient hops for those dwellers who also work in the medical center. The Texas Medical Center stops are either 2 or 3 stops on the northbound line from here. First one is TMC Dryden and second one is the Memorial Hermann Hospital/Zoo stop. If you're having a medical emergency, you could buy your $1.25 ticket, hop on, and stumble into the emergency room. Actually, for liability purposes, scratch that. Call 911 instead. Pro tip: If you have to pee while riding the rail, you can hop off at this stop, enter the Smith Lands parking lot gate, and follow the blue awning path to the shuttle bus stop. There are buildings on either side of the shuttle stop and both have clean air-conditioned bathrooms, complete with sinks, soap, and paper towels. You won't find a gem of knowledge like this in any Houston visitor center brochure. You're welcome.

This bus line - Houston Metro's 102 - almost requires its own review because its function is unique…read moreand the experience is very different from that aboard regular bus routes, and even those with limited morning and evening runs connecting exurbian park and ride lots and downtown. This bus goes between IAH airport and downtown Houston ... and that's it. The buses are sometimes like motor coaches, with upholstered seats, power outlets, overhead vents you can regulate, and some room for luggage on and below. On occasions, it might be an articulated bus, which is a double length bus and still spacious. You can't argue with the fare. It's $1.25 and it behooves the Houston area to keep it low so people can get between IAH airport and downtown and keep vehicles such as rental cars, rideshares, and taxis off the road. Note that IAH-Bush Intercontinental is the much more distant of H-town's two major airports. This bus line would easily get 5 stars if two things were present. First, the bus uses I-45, which is free of charge, instead of using the quickly moving parallel tollway from downtown and heading toward IAH. The other is that the, for a small part of the trip, the bus plies the streets of Greenspoint, and that part goes slowly. It's that this area, near IAH, has a fair number of big hotels seemingly aimed at airport and business park travelers put up during the '70s boom. I'm sure it does not look like the Greenspoint of the "Brady" years and Houstonians tend to make jokes about that, but many are not suitable for repeating. Lastly, this bus often tends toward being full. I've only taken it twice - once in each direction - and would gladly take it in the future. If picking it up at the airport - right outside Terminal C - you just queue and that determines when you board or if you are slated for the next bus. If picking it up downtown, it runs between the big Metro transit center and goes up linearly along the length of downtown until it merges onto I-45 and starts moving more fluidly. In that short leg, I saw it go from being sparsely populated near its downtown terminus to filling up by its last downtown stop, so plan accordingly if you want a more comfortable ride. - - - - - As I approached the 102, it was as if some sort of a song or jingle was playing in my head. It would have had the tempo and delivery of "ABC" by the Jackson 5. I'll give this the "old college try." Remember that you must infuse a Jackson 5 "ABC" rhythm - you know, when music was spirited - or this won't work. ABC Easy as 1-2-3 XYZ Time for you to come and see Metro bus 102 Airport wheels for me and you Pay only $1.25 Come aboard ... it ain't no dive This one doesn't clown around It's IAH straight to downtown It'll be H-town sprawl to the bone So relax and charge your phone Metro bus 102 Airport wheels for me and you It's a milk train through Greenspoint But, come on, it ain't quite the joint And don't flirt with some mamacita Her papi might kick your butt out to Atascocita Might pass up a Fiesta store And a whole lot more Houston lore Metro bus 102 Airport wheels for me and you Might look like the United Nations Giving some old Texan hick heart palpitations No one will get sassy and too wild If they do, just tell them, "Walk on, child" Might even get some H-town skyline views Nothing about it is bad news Metro bus 102 Airport wheels for me and you Baby, it's hot outside Promise it'll be better inside Feel the A/C and enjoy the ride Ride it to save some money That's more left to spend on your honey It's the big bus that's a good bet Leaving you more moolah to be jet set Metro bus 102 Airport wheels for me and you XYZ Time for you to come and see Metro bus 102 Airport wheels for me and you, baby 102 Airport wheels ... for me and you ... - - - - - I think that I'd give anyone who wrote lyrics like this the same advice: "Don't quit your day job." But do discover this excellent and economical way to travel between IAH Bush Airport and Houston's city center.

When I visited this historical park, I was short on time and did not purchase tour tickets. There…read moreare multiple historical homes in the tour. You're able to walk through the park and set on benches posted throughout the shady park. All necessary in the hot Houston heat.

Awesome place to learn about the history and what has shaped Houston culture. I recommend the lunch…read moreand learn sessions too! Also has easy parking.