Montenegro Express – Belgrade to Podgorica Train

Montenegro Express – Belgrade to Podgorica Train Opened in 1976 (but in development for much longer), the Belgrade to Bar train runs through Serbia and Montenegro (with a short portion in Bosnia and Herzegovina).  The entire route 476 km long; though I started in Belgrade and got off in the … Read more

Dining on the Amtrak California Zephyr

Dining on the Amtrak California Zephyr Recently I took the California Zephyr across the country from Emeryville, CA to Chicago, IL.  I traveled with my mom and we booked a Superliner Bedroom to have a bit more space.  All rooms, whether a Bedroom or Roomette, include meals with the cost … Read more

Napa Valley Wine Train & Tour

Napa Valley Wine Train & Tour During a stay at the Andaz Napa, I took the Napa Valley Wine Train with some family members.  While there are a number of itineraries that you can book, we opted for the Grgich Hills Winery Tour.  The tour included a one hour train … Read more

Thalys and SNCF Poor Customer Service

Thalys Lounge

Thalys and SNCF Poor Customer Service As part of my crazy, around the world trip I had to get from Nantes, France to Antwerp, Belgium.  With the fast trains in France and Belgium, I thought taking the train would be a more comfortable, cheaper, and ultimately easier option than trying … Read more

Norway in a Nutshell in One Day

Norway in a Nutshell in One Day If you want to get a taste of the natural beauty of Norway, the easiest way to do it is through a route that is commonly known as “Norway in a nutshell”.  It takes you, via train, to a ferry ride through the … Read more