From January 6th through January 20th, I will ride Amtrak trains all the way around the United States. Follow my journey from DC down to New Orleans, across to Los Angeles, up to Seattle, back east to Chicago, then to Boston, down to New York and then back home to DC.
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C’Mon Ride the Train
From January 6th through January 20th, I will ride Amtrak trains all the way around the United States. Follow my journey from DC down to New Orleans, across to Los Angeles, up to Seattle, back east to Chicago, then to Boston, down to New York and then back home to DC.
I’ll talk to the people on the train that are willing to talk to me about what they love, what they think is important, what they’re worried about. I’ll also blog about what I see and take lots of pictures.
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Why Ride the Train?
Slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going too fast — you also miss the sense of where you are going and why. — Eddie Cantor
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How To Travel By Train
A NOTE — I didn’t have a set budget for my trip (it was a business trip for me), but plenty of people do. I will recommend things based on what’s ideal for comfort and enjoyment, and you should tailor your trip to your own needs.
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Remember that a train ride is an excellent excuse to unplug, disconnect, and enjoy life without email and Twitter. It might be scary at first, but you’ll quickly realize that we survived and even enjoyed our lives a few years ago before smartphones. You might want to try it.
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