Several blogs including Jaunted and Gadling wrote about the new bus service, BoltBus, that travels between NY and DC for (starting at) $1 one-way. BoltBus even offers free wifi. Their pricing structure isn’t totally clear as they state that:

“Our fares will start @ $1 (plus a transaction or booking fee), with a minimum of one $1 fare available on every schedule we operate every day. The fares we charge will vary by day of week, overall passenger demand and how many days until the travel will take place. Typically someone who purchases a week or two out will receive the cheapest fares so it will save you money to plan ahead. Even our higher walkup fares will be reasonable and will allow for inexpensive spur of the moment travel.

Ecofriend reveals a pen-sized solar-powered water purifier that will be useful on all of your future travels.

Intelligent Travel interviews the Lazy Environmentalist.

Treehugger reminds us that even souvenirs have a carbon footprint and offers suggestions for “reduced carbon footprint souvenirs”.

Buying single guidebook chapters through LonelyPlanet.com is a great way to save trees as recommended by the Perrin Post.

And finally, in scandal land, American Airlines flew a Boeing 777 from Chicago to London with only 5 passengers, reported on by Elliott.