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Apr 142 min read

Things Didn't go as Planned on my Amtrak Day Trip

Sometimes things just don’t go as planned. I had a simple day trip planned going from Portland to Eugene. However, my Amtrak day trip...

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Feb 122 min read

Amtrak Weekend from Portland to Seattle

I happen to have some Amtrak credits that I need to use…and soon. So, what better way than an easy weekend getaway from Portland to...

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Dec 23, 20233 min read

Don't Fly! Take the Train When Traveling in Western Europe

There is something both magical and efficient about traveling by rail in Europe. Yes, it has its problems, but to me, the problems are...

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Dec 29, 20224 min read

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 1, 20223 min read

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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Nov 3, 20222 min read

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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Oct 26, 20223 min read

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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Sep 29, 20223 min read

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...

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Sep 22, 20223 min read

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...