Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I've traveled on trains in the US, Europe, and Australia, but Japan's bullet trains exceeded my wildest dreams. Here's what ...

After traveling over 4,500 miles on Amtrak, I've learned some surprising things about train travel.Malia Yoshioka In three months, I've traveled over 4,500 miles on Amtrak trains and come across some ...

As a frequent train traveler, I've found ways to make my time in Amtrak's coach sections better. I pack a pillow so I can get comfy and a cooler of food so I don't have to rely on the café car.

In three months, I've traveled over 4,500 miles on Amtrak trains and come across some surprises. For example, my routes sometimes coincide with Amtrak's partnership with the National Park Service.

From taking a bullet train in Japan to backpacking around Europe, I've visited 43 countries so far, and I try to travel by rail whenever possible. However, when I reviewed the states I've visited in ...