On the off chance this damn caronavirus won’t last forever, I’ve started thinking about where I would go and what I would do the next time I travel. I’m thinking Europe and that means jumping off from the East Coast. I’ve even come up with a rough itinerary, but instead of specific dates, the schedule…
Sleeping car passengers on Amtrak long-distance trains look forward with anticipation to taking their meals in the dining car. Each meal offers a break from reading or napping or watching the passing scenery from your roomette or bedroom. For first timers and veterans alike, an Amtrak dining car offers an opportunity to enjoy a unique…
A couple of days ago, I received the following email from a reader: When dining, do we get a table or booth ( 2 of us ) to ourselves or do we share a table with other folks. . . could be OK or very awkward . . . My wife and I are…
Strike up a conversation with first-time travelers on one of Amtrak’s long-distance trains and they will invariably tell you they’re “seeing the country”. They’re right, of course, because for rookie Amtrak travelers, that alone will make it a memorable experience. But most of those people will have another, very different, new experience . ….