- Continue reading →: Car Free Trip to Seattle, Portland & Sacramento by Rail
We enjoyed visiting a few of the Pacific Northwest Coastal cities by train. The ability to travel car-free was appealing. We used Amtrack to travel down the West Coast from Vancouver. We broke up the train trip with short stops in Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon, and Sacramento, California. It’s possible…
- Continue reading →: How did our Amtrack Train Trip Compare to VIA Rail ?
After travelling VIA Rail across Canada we were curious about train travel in the USA. We decided to book passage on some Amtrack trains. We travelled south from Vancouver, B.C. to Sacramento, California in mid-November. We stopped along the route by booking three separate segments. We travelled in coach, business…
- Continue reading →: We Enjoyed the Old and the New in Winnipeg, Manitoba
During our train trip, we made time for a brief stay in Manitoba’s capital, Winnipeg. More about our train trip to Winnipeg is detailed in this post. Winnipeg is geographically the middle of Canada. Winnipeg has a dubious reputation, but we were impressed with the activities, and accessible places as…
- Continue reading →: Our Amazing Train Trip Experience on VIA Rail’s the Canadian
Travelling by train is an investment in time and money in Canada. We had the chance to experience many of Canada’s iconic landscapes during the week-long train trip. We took advantage of a 40% off sale with VIA to make this bucket list trip a reality. Edvantage and CAA members can…
- Continue reading →: Post-Trip Practical Things to do
After a trip is finished we feel a little sad. But after a good night’s sleep in our bed and a cuddle with our pup, we are happy to be home- for a little while. Here’s what we do the day after a trip: Unpack We unpack immediately, wash all…
I’m Melissa
I took my first plane ride at 6 months of age and I have never looked back! I met my husband because of a travel photo. Together, we have travelled to 47 countries; some for a day and some for a couple of years! We love to share what we have learned along the way to make travel easier for those of us who are middle-aged with mid-range budgets.
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