Trains Aren't Just for Boys Girls aren’t supposed to like trains. But there are exceptions. From as far back as I can remember, I’ve been ...
Amtrak, Scenic Trains and Europe Trains
So you're planning to take an Amtrak train - maybe overnight and across the USA? Congratulations! For decades, I've traveled multiple times on all Amtrak trains everywhere there's a route. Now I want to share my love of train travel with my Amtrak train reviews and Amtrak information.
I hope my Amtrak train reviews will help you to plan your train trip. From how to pack for an overnight train trip to a four-night cross country ride, plus what to expect, how to approach the dining car and more.
I've also traveled extensively by trains through most of Europe. You'll find information about Europe train travel and getting to cruise ports in Venice, Rome, Amsterdam, Southampton and more.
You'll also find information on how to take Amtrak trains to your cruise port across the USA. It's all here!
Amtrak Florida Train Service Restoration Begins
Like me, if you're one of the hundreds of Amtrak passengers that still can't get back to Florida post-Irma, take heart. Last night, Amtrak ...
Amtrak Update Hurricane Irma Cancellations
Amtrak Florida and Southeast Train Service Suspended Like airlines, all service for Amtrak Florida trains are affected by Hurricane Irma. In ...
Travel by Train to Venice from Southampton with 24 hours of In-transit Food
Train food plus train station food, a good bottle of wine and finally, real food. You have to be psyched to do this, especially if you've had a ...
Train Report – Amtrak Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle
It was a perfect opportunity. When I had to go from Los Angeles to Portland, Oregon, it was a chance to for me to experience a new train ride; ...
Amtrak Pets on Board Program Expands Across the USA
Amtrak allows passengers to travel with their small pets. Amtrak announced they've extended and expanded their pets on board program. ...
Upclose in the Canadian Rockies Aboard Rocky Mountaineer
“Bear on the right!” a male Aussie voice shouted as heads swiveled and hands fumbled with cameras and phones. After months of planning, husband ...
Lower Fares on Amtrak Sleeping Cars to Florida and New York
Now there's a less expensive option to travel overnight to and from Florida. If you've never taken an overnight sleeper aboard Amtrak ...
How to Take an Amtrak Train to Your Cruise Port
Ride the train to your cruise port and forget flying! For those to love to cruise, life is easier living near a cruise ship homeport. There’s ...