Captiva Island Archives - TRAINS & TRAVEL WITH JIM LOOMIS

Hooked on Train Travel.

ByJim Loomis 12/14/202212/14/2022

Someone asked me recently how long had I been interested in trains. The answer is, since I was just a kid, although I’m not so much interested in trains as I am in train travel. Truthfully, I have only a superficial knowledge of the equipment Amtrak uses, but I’ve always been interested in the incredibly…

What’s the Worst Trip I’ve Ever Taken?

ByJim Loomis 04/19/202204/19/2022

I was asked that question the other day and you’re not going to believe this, but I have no recollection of any trip I’ve ever taken that I would consider a failure. If I’m traveling, then I’m enjoying myself. To be sure, however, there have been parts or segments of trips that have been difficult…