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Stop & Go: Chicago
Episode 2 of Get Lost on Amtrak! series Here are the top things to do, see and eat in Chicago. Chicago was the starting point of our epic train journey to Los Angeles. We visited on a snowy weekend and made sure that we had a few extra days to explore the windy city’s best […]
A Day on the Rails with Amtrak’s Southwest Chief
Episode 8, Get Lost on Amtrak Series. Kelley takes the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles. Want to know what it’s like to spend a full day on the move? I show you from dawn to dusk, what it’s like to spend the day on the rails!
Entertainment on the Train: How to not be bored!
Episode 7, Get Lost on Amtrak Series. Kelley takes the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles. You might think 45 hours on a train can get boring but think again! I had a great time watching movies, meeting people and doing yoga…!
Train Confessions: Interviews with Real Passengers on Amtrak
Episode 6, Get Lost on Amtrak Series. Kelley takes the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles. Well, you know that I enjoyed my trips on Amtrak, but see why others love to take the train too. It was my first long train trip, and I found other newbies as well as avid train fans. […]
Eating on the Rails: Food on Amtrak
Episode 5 of Get Lost on Amtrak series There’s something romantic about a dining car on a train and the Southwest Chief did not disappoint! The food options were great–healthy & tasty for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Butternut squash chicken salad and a signature steak for dinner? Yes, please!
Profile of the Overnight Train, the Southwest Chief
Episode 4 of Get Lost on Amtrak! series See the Roomette that we called home for 2000+ miles, and walk through the Dining car, Cafe car and my favorite, the most popular Observation car!
How to Board your Amtrak Sleeper Car
Episode 3 of Get Lost on Amtrak! series Off to Union Station, we go to get on our sleeper car to LA. From the easy tickets, friendly staff and exclusive Amtrak lounge, our journey started out in style! Take a look.
How to Pack for an Overnight Train Trip!
Episode 1 of Get Lost on Amtrak series: What to Pack & Know Before You Go I had never slept overnight on a train before and here I was ready to go on a 45-hour journey across the Fifty Nifty–from Chicago all the way down to Los Angeles. I had no idea what to expect […]
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