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 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
Amtrak California Zephyr Train San Francisco to Chicago After riding the Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle, I was hooked on the idea of traveling by train. This time I convinced my mom to join me for an adventure on the California Zephyr. We were able to book a … Read more
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 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 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