I’ve made two trips to Hungary and both were fascinating, although in a couple of very different ways. The first time was in the mid-1980s when Hungary was still in...

Back around the middle of June, I applied for the TSA Pre√, filled out the paperwork, had my fingerprints and handprints taken, and paid the $85 fee. The clerk told...

The annual April meeting of the National Association of Railroad Passengers has concluded and more that 120 members are now heading for homes all across the country.The meeting was held...

Once people form an opinion, it’s very hard to change their minds. And so it is with Amtrak and with train travel generally in this country. A lot of people...

Most serious baseball fans I know were about 90% certain the Kansas City Royals were going to win the World Series. And most of us were glad for them and...

Think that sounds a little harsh? Well, I don’t think you will after you hear our story.   Basically, we have two gripes, both of which have to do with...

In ten days, I’ll be off on another trip. My second stop will be in Boston and, of course, it will include two Red Sox games at Fenway Park.  ...

It happens all the time. Someone spots the distinctive “B”—it’s red, outlined in white—on my navy blue baseball cap and blurts out, “Hey! Go Sox!” And the next thing you...

One morning around the middle of next month, I will take a sip of coffee and casually ask my wife if she knows what’s happening on that particular day. She’ll...