The last time I traveled to Puerto Rico, I stayed just outside of Old San Juan. If you’ve been there, you know a taxi-drive can undo all the goodness of your morning wrinkle-eraser in 5 minutes.

Buses are safe, timely and cheap. What’s more, you get to see parts of the city you might not otherwise have seen.

On a side note, subways are equally effective. When I’m in Chicago or New York City, the subway is always my first choice.

Saving time and money by using public transport leaves more of both for visiting restaurants, spas, shopping…

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