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I love trains, do you? I love all types of trains from basic to luxurious. I have ridden both and have to say that for the money Amtrak is the best. It is not luxurious – there is nothing upscale or elevated about this carrier. They do, however, provide a good service at a reasonable […]
While we have been to Peru, our explorations were close to the Pacific Ocean, including Lima. We had a wonderful time- this is a diverse and beautiful country. We did not view Cusco and Machu Picchu however–another trip perhaps! If you are interested in seeing Machu Picchu but hesitating due to the altitude and the […]
My husband and I love train travel, and have posted about trains extensively. I find transportation anywhere more enjoyable by train and I have spotlighted numerous railroads. Will you enjoy a rail trip? It depends entirely on your choice – research and choose carefully! . In the US the first train that usually comes to […]
I have written about the Slow Travel philosophy and how to apply it to travel. Alaska, vast and beautiful, is the perfect place to give it a try! I believe our 50th state can be traveled in a number of ways. An Alaskan cruise is wonderful (and if you have kids or grandkids they will […]
So you are thinking about your next trip and ready to start the planning.. If you have traveled much in the past you know a bit about slow travel and the perils of over-booking. Do you want a leisurely trip that allows last minute decisions?. If so, welcome to the world of spontaneous travel. Is […]
I wrote about Santa Fe a year ago – this is the encore! Those of us from the east coast, especially the southeast, are used to thinking what a beautiful place we live in… and we do! Santa Fe is just as beautiful but in a totally different way. No live oaks or moss in […]
Train travel continues to grow in popularity and why not? You can find rail excursions in nearly every price range from basic to ultra-luxurious and everywhere in between. Frankly, even the more basic excursions are quite nice. Rail outings are increasing on all continents but especially in Europe and the US. I have written […]
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know how much I love trains. I am going to explain why I LOVE train travel and tell you about some American railroads! BRIGHTLINE RAILROAD – Brightline is a high speed railroad located in Florida. This train is all about fast, baby! In fact, it […]
If you have traveled in Europe, you know how helpful high speed trains are. Usually less expensive than short haul flights, they are especially convenient when crossing country borders. They are also great for connecting cities in the same country! One runs underneath the English Channel and connects the UK with the rest of Europe. […]
There was a time when those traveling solo were basically ignored. Fortunately, that time is rapidly disappearing, with an ever increasing number of venues, sites and settings reaching out to the solo traveler. There really has never been a better time to explore traveling solo! If this is something you are considering, here are a […]
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