Scenic USA train trips are not normally at the top of many people's bucket lists! However these four cross-country train trips should be.
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Picture this: you're sitting in a perfect glass dome, sipping on wine, looking out at the gorgeous Canadian Rockies. You're passing crystal blue rivers dotted with salmon, epic mountains, all the while having gourmet food.
One of the best ways to really see the diverse landscapes and personalities of the U.S. through a train window as you travel coast to coast. This summer I partnered with Amtrak to travel from
There is no better way to take a leisurely trip than by train if you aren’t in a hurry to reach your destination. There are so many sights to see across the United States just waiting for you to discover. Here are just some of the best scenic train trips
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If like me you chose the California Zephyr as one of the train lines for your Amtrak USA Rail Pass, here are the best places to stop and explore.
Considering taking a trip aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train and wondering what the Gold Leaf service is all about? Or perhaps you're looking for a unique luxury trip and wondering if seeing the Canadian Rockies by train is right for you? Here's what to expect when you travel on the Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf service and how it differs from the Silver Leaf level.
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Amtrak’s California Zephyr and Coast Starlight Superliner Roomette offer some of the most breathtaking scenery America has to offer in the comfort of your own private cabin. In this trip report, I travel cross-country from Chicago to Seattle via Sacramento on the California Zephyr (50 hours) followed by the Coast Starlight (20 hours), both in the … Continue reading "Review of Amtrak’s California Zephyr and Coast Starlight: The cross-country train ride of a lifetime"
The Rocky Mountaineer train has multi-day trips that give passengers a front row seat to breathtaking scenery in the Canadian Rockies and American Southwest.
A Rocky Mountaineer train trip is a once in a lifetime journey full of beautiful landscapes and top shelf hospitality. See what to expect on the train, how to plan the complete experience and all about the cost of the Rocky Mountaineer.
The Coast Starlight is an inexpensive train trip between Los Angeles and Seattle, that takes just under 2 days, one way.
7 Day Itinerary for an Alaska Vacation through Interior Alaska. No rental car needed! Travel the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Denali to Fairbanks.
Explore Britain by train with five of the best British rail trip itinerary ideas you can do in just one week: historic England, scenic Scotland, Cornish coast, UK cities, and Wales and the Borders.
Travelling to Sault Ste Marie? Here are 5 awesome day trips from Sault Ste Marie Ontario, from epic train trips to amazing parks.
Taking a Canadian Rockies train trip is definitely worthy of your travel bucket list. I recently had the opportunity to travel on the amazing Rocky Mountaineer First Passage to the West route. You can take this train from Vancouver to Banff or the return route from Banff to Vancouver.
Travel to the heart of Northern Ontario with an epic full-day excursion on the Agawa Canyon Tour Train. Full of majestic views, it'll take your breath away!
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Heading out on a train ride and have a lot of time on your hands with family, friends, or strangers in your cabin? Here’s 20 fun questions, trivia, and conversation starters to spark new conversations and create awesome new memories with your travel pals! These 20 questions come from our new game
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has been in continuous operation for over 140 years. It originally transported silver and gold between mining towns, and is still in service today thanks to the thousands
A luxurious way to experience the Rockies is to ride the Rocky Mountaineer train over 2-3 days. Start in Vancouver. Finish in Banff or Jasper
Imagine this: you're sitting in a luxurious train, sipping on fine wine, gazing out at the breathtaking American Rockies. You're traversing through the heart of the Southwest, passing by stunning red rock formations, epic canyons,
The Historic Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is found in Southwestern Colorado and is the best way to see the San Juan Mountains.
If you care more about the journey than the destination, take the scenic route on a luxe European train tour.
Travelling to Sault Ste Marie? Here are 5 awesome day trips from Sault Ste Marie Ontario, from epic train trips to amazing parks.
Travelling from Vancouver to Jasper by train – a trip thorough the Canadian Rockies on board VIA Rail’s The Canadian, the overnight rail journey that’s a budget alternative to the Rocky Mountaineer.
South Florida now has a new mode of transportation, the Brightline train with service between three stations: West Palm Beach, Orlando and Miami.
Plan your 2 weeks in Europe itinerary - Tips + 4 suggestions for Europe by train - Latin Europe itinerary, Eastern Europe itinerary, Western Europe itinerary, Central Europe itinerary
Explore Europe by train with five of the best European rail trip itinerary ideas you can do in just one week, covering Northern Europe, Italy, Eastern Europe, Spain and Portugal, and Scandinavia
Seeing fall foliage across the United States is a popular bucket list item for many. While most opt to drive, scenic train rides allow everyone in the family to soak up the surreal landscapes. Watch the changing scenery from the comfort of a train as it does all the work for you, where the only […]
Check out The best train travel in Canada, from the Rocky Mountaineer to Via Rail and the adventurous Whitepass & Yukon Railway.
When you're planning the ultimate east coast bucket list, check out these amazing travel destinations from Florida to Maine!
Discover epic train day trips in New Jersey for a scenic and enjoyable
Check out these amazing views from the Amtrak California Zephyr - the sunrise over the Great Salt Lake and a full trip report of a coach trip on the Zephyr and more
All aboard! These three scenic Colorado train rides through the Rocky Mountains are the ultimate Colorado experience.
Take a chance to be lulled by the clacking of the train and the beautiful scenery as you ride the Coast Starlight north along the Pacific Coast Highway, following this bucket list itinerary.
Fall in New Hampshire means charming towns filled with scenic drives, train rides, apple orchards, fall foliage, covered bridges, and more!
Do you know what’s the difference between a gorge and a canyon? A canyon is wider than it’s deep, like the Grand Canyon, which is almost two kilometers deep but still at least six kilometers wide. Compare this to Royal Gorge in Colorado, which despite it’s nickname Grand Canyon of the Arkansas is actually a … Jatka lukemista Royal Gorge Route – trainride through the other Grand Canyon!
