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Car-free Trip To San Diego
Okay well it wasn't a completely car-free trip. More like car-lite. I did drive and park at the Amtrak station in Irvine, CA. In my...
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Dec 29, 20224 min read
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It Can Be So Hard to Travel by Train in the U.S.
I am usually sad when I return from an overseas trip where traveling by train depending on the country can be so effortless. In the US,...
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Dec 1, 20223 min read
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Day Trip- Walking Tour of Los Angeles Museums
Taking a walking tour through old Los Angeles is an amazing way to explore the city’s history. It is both inexpensive and extremely...
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Nov 13, 20224 min read
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How to Lose Weight While Traveling?
You might be wondering, why would I care about losing weight while I'm on vacation? I actually don't. But because I am more active when I...
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Nov 3, 20222 min read
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Beginner Solo Camping Trip Without Having to Drive
Last week, I took a weekend camping trip via Amtrak's Surfliner to Carpinteria State Beach. I decided to also bring my bike so I can ride...
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Oct 26, 20223 min read
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What Not to Pack When Traveling: Eliminate Cotton Clothes
(Preface: None of the brands I mention in this blog provide any compensation for me. I am mentioning them because I use these brands and...
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Oct 10, 20225 min read
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My Train Trip from Los Angeles to Chicago on Amtrak
In fall of 2019, I took a trip from Los Angeles to Chicago by Amtrak. Who would of thought six months later, everything would be shut...
abe
Sep 29, 20223 min read
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Day Trip by Train from Los Angeles Union Station
Sometimes a day or weekend trip is all you need to unwind and break up any monotonous routines that have set in your life. A fun day trip...
abe
Sep 22, 20223 min read
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Should You Rent a Car or Take Public Transit from the Airport? (3 comparisons)
Planning for a vacation can take a huge chunk out of your budget. The cost of the plane ticket, car rental, hotel, food and attractions...
abe
Sep 21, 20229 min read
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How I Started Bicycling Again
My passion for being on two wheels started around 2004. I had gotten a new job and my new employer charged for parking. My initial...
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Sep 10, 20223 min read
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Best West Coast Airport with Transit in North America
To me, having good airport transit is very important. Not only do I think it makes the journey more efficient, but I also enjoy trains....
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Sep 7, 202210 min read
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