Although train travel is not the most popular method of getting around (air is faster, your car is more convenient, the bus is cheaper, etc.), it offers one of the most unique travel experiences youll ever have.
In fact, if youve decided to take the trainwhether youre planning on traversing across the U.S. or Canada from one end to the other, or whether youre traveling between countries in Europethere are a number of things you can do to make the most of your train travel experience and really enjoy it.
First of all, plan to travel for quite a long timefor sure longer than if you would go the same distance by car. If you expect long hours ahead of time, you wont be quite as annoyed when it seems to be taking forever or the train schedule is delayed, which can happen.
Because of the long hours involved, pack along different activities you can do throughout the ride. Reading is the perfect activity for train rides, as trains are more conducive to reading than busses or even cars because of the smoothness and stability. Bring along several books, magazines, comics, or newspaperswhatever it is you like to read.
Crossword puzzles are also fun to do...