Several times over the past few weeks, I’ve been asked to compare the Rocky Mountaineer with VIA Rail’s premier train, the Canadian. Which train is better and why. The Rocky Mountaineer is a private train that operates out of Vancouver, British Columbia, to several different destinations in western Canada, mostly to the resort area…
People who enjoy travel on long-distance trains can spend a lot time deciding which train to take, but that’s usually where the decision-making ends. That’s OK as far as it goes, but let me suggest that some thought should also be given to which direction you’ll be travelng. For instance, the eastbound Empire Builder…
Somehow, some way, for reasons that passeth all understanding, most of the photos I’ve taken on my travels have disappeared. They were in my computer, all in their own fileshere, how any why I do not know. I am left with a handful of shots from most of the trips and I’m pretty sure those…
“There are only two kinds of travelers: those traveling light and those who wish they were.” —Rick Steves That’s one of my favorite quotes and I think of it often when I’m traveling and I see people struggling with their luggage. Two months from now, I’ll be on my way to Washington, DC, for the…