Archive for Category: "Trains"
National Train Day: The 10 Reasons to Travel by Train Now
All Aboard! Today is National Train Day, a say to celebrate the romance, efficiency, and history of trains. Not only is train travel an important part of American history, it continue to be a cornerstone of transport for many of our citizens. So get out there are ride the rails. Here are 10 reasons to [...]
The Best Train Trips in North America
May 11 is National Train Day so it’s time to take a closer look at your North American train options with both Amtrak and Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer. Whatever line you choose, one of the best reasons to take your time and opt for the train is the view. Here are eight of the most awe-inspiring U.S. [...]
Know Before You Go: How to Sightsee on Public Transportation
When you’re traveling to a new city and want to see the sights, opt for experiences designed for locals, not tourists. Don’t jump on the tour bus or boat that can cost up to $40 a ticket. Instead, join the locals on public transportation. In New York, Chicago, London, Denver, and even Los Angeles, there [...]
Daily Deal: Off-Peak Rail Travel Through Europe
Travel through Europe this winter with a 20 percent discount on Eurail Global and Eurail Select passes. Purchase your rail passes by December 31, 2012 and are valid for travel through March 31, 2013. The Eurail Global Pass gets you access to 23 European countries and the Eurail Select Pass allows you to choose three, four [...]
Travel Slowly Returning to Normal Post Hurricane Sandy
Two days after the hurricane hit the East Coast, our air and rail systems are showing signs of getting back to normal. Yesterday afternoon, Reagan National Airport in Washington opened to limited service. In New York on Wednesday, John F. Kennedy and Newark airports also resumed limited service. La Guardia Airport remains closed, but will [...]
Hurricane Sandy Halts Northeast Travel: Complete Air, Rail & Road Report
Hurricane Sandy hit ground last night causing more than $20 billion in damage according to Bloomberg reports citing Kinetic Analysis Corp., a hazard-research company. As a result of the storm, there have been 11 deaths from toppled trees and fires and more than 6 million households lost power in 17 states (including 660,000 in New [...]
Travel Tip: Is Train Travel Right for You?
Anyone who knows me knows I’m a huge fan of train travel. But the real question is, are you cut out for it? For starters, there’s nothing quick about most Amtrak trains. Even on a good day, getting from Los Angeles to Seattle on the Coast Starlight will take almost 3 days. And a cabin [...]
Travel Tip: Steam Train Adventures
Before diesel engines took over in the 1950s, trains were powered by steam. As any rail enthusiast will tell you, this is the way to re-live the golden age of train travel. The Niles Canyon Railway dates back to 1862 with the formation of the first Western Pacific Railroad Company. Its collection includes lumber and [...]
