Tag Archives: Greyhound

Greyhound Helping Cash-Strapped Travelers

Given the sky-high price of gas these days, I would just as soon leave the driving to anyone else. If filling up your vehicle is emptying your wallet, you may be thinking twice about hitting the highway on a spring break getaway.  Fortunately, Greyhound is lending a helping hand to cash-strapped travelers. North America’s largest bus company just announced a bonus to its companion fares.  Now, three people can ride at half price with the purchase of one full-fare adult ticket, making group travel cheaper than ever. “Whether you’re a family gathering for a reunion, a baseball fan watching your … Continue reading →

Italian Greyhound

The grace and hunting instincts of a greyhound… in a smaller size. The Italian greyhound is the smallest of the sight hounds. Historians believe that the breed developed more than two thousand years ago in the Mediterranean basin. Likely sites for the breed’s origin include Greece and Turkey. The miniature greyhounds appear in art and architecture dating back at least two thousand years. The breed became prominent in the sixteenth century. Across southern Europe, miniature breeds rose in popularity with the upper classes — the greyhound’s popularity in Italy earned the breed its name. English, Italian, Prussian, Russian, and Danish … Continue reading →

When Was the Last Time You Rode a Greyhound?

Okay, I’ll go first. It was 1990. I was in college traveling to my aunt and uncle’s for Thanksgiving and the ride that would have taken 2 hours by car took almost 5 hours by bus. But, that wasn’t the worst part. The most horrific part of the trip had nothing to do with the ride itself; rather it was the 30 minute wait at the bug infested Greyhound bus terminal that made me turn to my school’s ride board for subsequent out-of-town trips. Yup, I ditched the dog after that trip. And really it wasn’t just the bugs, the … Continue reading →

Benefits of Traveling by Bus

If you were like most people, when you think of travel, you think of the airlines or rental car. Unfortunately, another mode of travel should be considered – the bus. In the 1970s, I remember traveling all across the country in a Greyhound bus. In fact, I met some great people and actually enjoyed my trips very much. However, it seems that bus travel has slowly been forgotten, which is a real shame. Years ago, traveling by bus was glamorous but today, we view it as a third-rate source of transportation. Sadly, some services have been eliminated, drivers go on … Continue reading →

Frequent-RIDER Miles?

You’ve heard of frequent-flier programs. Created by the airlines, members can earn miles on flights, staying at partner hotels, or shopping at participating stores. The miles can then be redeemed for free flights or other awards. Well, now a popular bus company is “borrowing” the idea. Greyhound is introducing a new Road Rewards program. However, unlike the airlines’ frequent-flier program, Greyhound’s Road Rewards program operates on a 12-month rolling cycle, which means you have 12 months from the time you sign up to collect “Destination Points” until they expire. You earn points by purchasing tickets. You receive one point for … Continue reading →