I usually take a one-hour flight to visit family, but this time I took the 12-hour train ride. I worried I was wasting time even though I was saving money, but I don't regret my choice. The train ride ...

I packed lots of essentials for my five-hour Amtrak ride, but I didn't think of everything I needed. My Kindle, tripod, and headphones came in handy for keeping me entertained on my journey. However, ...