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Note, I did not call Allianz for assistance with alternative travel arrangements prior to making my own. It's important to read the contract ahead of time to fully understand covered expenditures. That being said, I was willing to absorb overage to get the exact arrangements I wanted. For...

I distinguish between three locations for my belongings based on convenience and security. My suitcases I leave downstairs on the luggage rack with TSA locks. The things that I wanna have handy but don't want in plain sight I put in a tote bag on the rack above my coach seat. My ID, cards,cash...

The challenge for me was to find something collapsible that would fit in my suitcase.

I purchased Allianz travel insurance for a recent 10 day round-trip cross-country Amtrak trip. It cost me under $20. I'm in the process of submitting a claim to cover transportation and accommodations on a train route mid trip that was canceled due to landslides. I'm hoping for the best, but one...

I had a earplugs, eyeshade, blanket, neck pillow, and most importantly three small memory foam travel pillows; one for lumbar support and two for the corner against the wall or the armrest when I had the luxury of two seats to myself (one out of four trains). They all compacted into stuff sacks...

I traveled ten days in coach recently and spent all my waking hours in the observation car. I always invited others to share my table that seats four which gave me some control over who I spent hours with. My suitcases stayed on the luggage rack on the first level, my pillows, blanket, and tote...

When I arrived at Chicago Metro Lounge mid day there was already a list of five people waiting for the showers so be sure to inquire when you get there whether there's a waiting list.

I got a nice Airbnb in Buffalo; check in on the 7th and check out on the 9th for $150.

Absolutely serious. I wouldn't want to cause an acute attack in someone with asthma or reactive airway. I try not to "just do it" without considering the possible consequences.

Number 4 Southwest Chief 4/16-4/18. Two coach cars, #11 and #12. Within hours the toilets in #12 were all clogged and eventually flooded out into the hallway and into the luggage area where some suitcases were on the floor. I was told the issue would have to wait until Albuquerque and duct tape...

Update on hotels near Los Angeles Union Station. Checked in this evening to the Metro Plaza Hotel which is about a block and a half from Union Station. I walked to the hotel during the daylight hours, but I would not do it at night. The hotel is currently under renovation. One of the windows in...

April 14 Coast Starlight, number 11 train, cancelled due to landslides. No alternative travel offered. Pieced together a flight and a rental car to get from Seattle to Los Angeles.

Thanks, that's perfect. I needed to know if it has celery for my onboard DIY Waldorf salad.

What vegetables are included with the crudite with hummus from the Café car? Do they sell fresh whole fruit like apples or bananas? Thanks

I wondered about that 🧐

Do you think it's OK to use my own cleaning stuff like Lysol wipes or air freshener spray like Ozium in the coach restroom for my own comfort?

Me, headed to the bathroom in coach

Just ordered a box of plastic gloves to take along with me in coach on April LD routes.

Union Station, Washington, DC. As much as I love to visit others, for 60 years this one has always felt like coming home.

The two middle aged ladies from Australia who were trekking around the USA in coach and changed each night into onesies (like these from Lily Pajamas). They took their tea in the observation car in their PJs before changing for the day.