I spent 53 hours on the longest train ride in the US. Here are 10 ways I made the 2-night Amtrak trip more bearable.

I endured a 53-hour ride on the California Zephyr, the longest Amtrak journey in the US. Here are 10 survival tips for ...

I spent 53 hours in a bedroom on an Amtrak train for $2,200 and made 5 mistakes

I took the Amtrak California Zephyr train from Chicago to Emeryville, California, in a bedroom accommodation and had a few ...

I spent 2 weeks backpacking in Europe. Next time, I'll bring a carry-on suitcase.

After carrying a heavy backpack around four countries in Europe, I regretted leaving my carry-on suitcase at home.