"From taking a bullet train in Japan to backpacking around Europe, I've visited 43 countries so far, and I try to travel by rail whenever possible. However, when I reviewed the states I've visited in the US over the years, I found that I almost always flew to get from point A to point B, bypassing most of the country in the process."
"Here are a few things that have surprised me most about the rides. There are no middle seats on Amtrak trains One of the main draws of Amtrak is that passengers will never get stuck with a dreaded middle seat. Instead, all the seats in coach are organized in pairs. This is especially great when the route is less crowded and I'm able to have a whole row to myself."
Over three months, more than 4,500 miles were traveled on Amtrak, crossing two countries, 17 US states, and Washington, DC. A deliberate focus on flight-free travel prioritized rail to see as many states as possible from the ground. Amtrak coach seating is arranged in pairs, eliminating middle seats and allowing passengers to claim whole rows when routes are uncrowded. Train routes provide varied scenery, including sunsets, mountain peaks, lakeside towns, and glimpses of everyday life such as families walking dogs, friends at beer gardens, and children waving at passing trains. A Google map is created before boarding to list stations passed.
Read at Business Insider
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