A Little Room With a View: Traveling Cross-Country in an Amtrak Roomette “Whatever you do, don’t get the roomette.” This warning came from a colleague regarding our trip from Chicago to Sacramento on the Amtrak California Zephyr. This input would have been… Karen Gonsor DiScala , December 4, 2023
Are Trains Or Planes Cleaner To Travel On? Here’s What To Look For Given the pandemic, you may be wondering whether trains or planes are the cleaner option to go with. The answer isn’t straightforward. Here’s what to know. Josh Patoka , August 17, 2020
The Good, Bad and Ugly about Taking Amtrak’s Acela Express Train Last week I took Amtrak’s Acela Express train for the first time in a few years and I realized I’d completely forgotten what it was like. I was traveling from… Johnny Jet , August 20, 2014
On the El Transcantábrico train in Spain I have dreamed of a trip onboard the famed, yet uber-expensive, Orient Express for decades. So when I learned about El Transcantábrico Clásico, a luxury train that runs along the coastline… Kim Button , May 15, 2014
Augsburg, Germany: History Off the Beaten Path Augsburg, Germany was established by the Romans in 15 BC and has astounding history. Using Historic Highlights of Germany, I was able to connect with a guide, a Romantikhotel, and… Georgie Jet , December 9, 2013
First Ever France-Switzerland Deluxe Pass from Rail Europe Traveling to France or Switzerland this fall? Rail Europe Inc., the largest distributor of European rail products in North America, is now offering travelers the chance to explore both countries… Johnny Jet , September 19, 2013
Taking the Train from Monaco to Italy Last week, I wrote about how my wife Natalie and I had three meals in three countries in ONE day! We had breakfast in Monaco, lunch in Italy, and dinner in… Johnny Jet , May 6, 2013
Riding The Ghan in Australia I wanted to ride Australia’s The Ghan the moment I learned it’s one of the world’s great train rides. And, last October, I had my chance and it was… Johnny Jet , March 29, 2013