I've never written about the honeymoon my wife and I took way back in 2013. But, since we can't travel right now, I want to tell the story about the time we almost missed the train to Belgium. … [Read more...] about The Time We Almost Missed the Train to Belgium
Trains
Review: Hawaiian Railway Society
Did you know that Oahu has an actual railroad? Or did. And what's left of the Oahu Railway is now cared for by the Hawaiian Railway Society. … [Read more...] about Review: Hawaiian Railway Society
Review: Amtrak Northeast Regional NYC-DC
With just six nights in The City, our trip was not quite as long as I would have liked. There's so much to do and see in New York, but things take time, especially during the holiday season. But Mrs. Islandmiler has never been to DC, I wanted take her to some of the Smithsonian Museums, and we have friends in the DC area, so we decided to take a day trip. And our mode of … [Read more...] about Review: Amtrak Northeast Regional NYC-DC
A Layover in Paris: Taking the Train from CDG Airport to Paris
A Mini Paris Layover Guide Layovers are often a necessary part of international travel, unavoidable really. While I dreaded them when I was a young and inexperienced traveler, I have come to appreciate them as I get older and learn to take advantages of the options that are available. A frequent traveler lounge with hot food, showers and good wine is one of those things to … [Read more...] about A Layover in Paris: Taking the Train from CDG Airport to Paris