Life on the train is sleepy; it’s a casual pace that allows for reflection and connection to others. This leisurely pace provides a luxury I rarely enjoy–my biggest choice being whether I lay curled in my seat, gazing out the window, or go to the observation car and meet other travelers. I enjoy both options, but…
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Derailed: A Hard Lesson Offers Extraordinary Growth and Opportunity
Derailed. No, I’m not referring to the recent Amtrak derailment in Vermont caused by falling rocks; yet, my derailment is similar in nature because it was also unexpected, unavoidable, painful, and threw my life off balance, forcing me to slow down. Ah, but let me back up. I’ve had a whirlwind year of challenges and triumphs. A year ago…
More women traveling solo, statistics show
I may be alone, but I am never lonely while traveling solo. And it’s apparently a trend, according to this article on ConsumerAffairs.com: More women traveling solo, statistics show. I’ve met courageous women, traveling alone, on every trip I’ve taken. Some are young and new to traveling solo, like the 30-year-old I met on the way…
Solo Travel: The First Step is the Hardest
“I think I’m going to throw up.” It was 10 o’clock at night and we had just arrived at the train station. The nerves and excitement that got me through the days of planning and packing for this first journey of the USA by rail had turned to dread. My friend pulled into the circle…
The Southern Locavore
While the term “eating local” is a buzz phrase these days, I’ve found in my travels that it has different expressions in various areas of the U.S. So during my rail trip south, in each city I’ll take readers step-by-step through a journey of eating local. From a visit to the farmers’ market, a farm-to-table restaurant and interviews with farmers and…
Love and Life on the Rail
I took a trip in January and found love in many places. At the time I didn’t realize this was my quest. But what I found on my journey was love expressed in all its forms: A love of travel, nature, adventure, the kindness of strangers, renewal and reflection, love of self and love expressed…
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