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Ultimate Guide to Navigating Hong Kong: Tips and Tricks

Vodka RussiaNovember 7, 2024010 mins

High-rise Hong Kong has long been a hive of busy worker bees who depend on the city’s efficient transport system to whisk them from apartment to office to mall to restaurant and back again.

Discover 10 Stunning US National Parks Accessible via Amtrak

Martin RuizNovember 7, 2024010 mins

More than a century ago, when the first US national parks were formed, most visitors didn’t arrive by car or in RVs, but on trains. Automobiles were still prohibitively expensive, and there were no interstate highways then – most existing thoroughfares would have made for a rough road trip anyways.

Top 11 Scenic Amtrak Routes for Stunning Views

Bobby SpencerNovember 6, 2024015 mins

As someone who was raised on Amtrak and has taken dozens of their cross-country trips over the past 20+ years, I’m a big advocate of train travel. Aside from amazing scenery, you get to detox from your usual hustle-and-bustle life; in fact, you have no choice: the WiFi is often spotty at best. Once you decide to take a train trip, you definitely have some R&R to look forward to. Consequently, your biggest issue will be answering one question – which route should you take?

Amtrak Dining Car: Changes Ahead, But It’s Not Going Anywhere

Jessica ProctorNovember 6, 202409 mins

It is not the end of an era for the Amtrak dining car. Not yet. However, it does appear to be a partial casualty of the new, ‘exclusive’ and ‘flexible’ enhancements that Amtrak has introduced to cut costs and, apparently, appeal to millennial travelers.

Essential Tips for Traveling on Amtrak: 6 Must-Know Facts

David DavidsonNovember 6, 202408 mins

Here’s everything you need to know before traveling on Amtrak.

Amtrak Enhances Overnight Train Cars on 14 Key Routes Nationwide

Oscar WaltersNovember 5, 202403 mins

Amtrak is giving its overnight trains an overhaul and making plans to replace its long-distance train cars with newer versions.

Explore Coastal California: Scenic Amtrak Train Route with Ocean Views

Melissa SullivanNovember 5, 202409 mins

Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner ocean-adjacent route travels between San Luis Obispo and downtown San Diego. Gas prices are soaring, and getting stuck in traffic is never fun. Consequently, train travel is gaining popularity this summer. Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner route is particularly special as passengers ride along the ocean for nearly the entire journey, which runs between San Luis Obispo and downtown San Diego. From panoramic views of the California coastline to the hypnotic rolling hills and laid-back beach cities along the way, here’s how to make the best of this Amtrak train trip.

Amtrak Train Adventure: How a Journey Ignited My Dating Life

Billy ConleyNovember 5, 2024020 mins

One day while I was home sick, languishing in bed and binge-watching reality TV, I stumbled uponThe Millionaire Matchmaker. The matchmaker, Patti Stanger, asked a cadre of beautiful women, “Where are you going to meet the people you want to meet? If you want to meet a doctor, you’ve got to hang out at restaurants by the hospital. If you want to meet a lawyer, frequent bars by the courthouse after work. You must go where the people you want to meet are, increasing the likelihood of crossing their path.”

Top 8 Amtrak Journeys for Breathtaking Fall Foliage

Bobby SpencerNovember 5, 202409 mins

Autumn landscapes are best experienced by train, offering an unforgettable view of vibrant fall colors.

Explore the 900-Mile Amtrak Route to Top U.S. Music Cities

Martin RuizNovember 5, 202404 mins

Meet Amtrak’s City of New Orleans train, which goes through some of America’s best music cities in one journey.

Ultimate Guide to Amtrak Travel: Tips and Photos

Barbara GriffinNovember 4, 2024016 mins

Can Amtrak take you where you want to go? If you’re considering a scenic trip, traveling from New York to California is a fantastic option. You could start in the spring, catching a train from New York’s Union Station heading west to Granby, Colorado. Later, you could circle back from Sacramento to Granby again, just in time to witness the vibrant colors of fall. Moreover, spotting snow over the Nevada Mountains at any time of year is simply thrilling. Traveling coast to coast by train is often more affordable than you might expect.

Traveling to Phoenix with Amtrak: A Guide

Billy ConleyNovember 3, 202408 mins

One might assume that, given Phoenix, Arizona’s status as one of the ten largest cities in the U.S., it would surely have an Amtrak train station. However, that is not the case. Arizona hosts only eight Amtrak train stations, each identified by a three-character code akin to airports: