​Enjoy the spirit of a road trip without the hassles.  Train travel offers a richer travel experience, and provides surprisingly practical advantages too.
 
Have you ever wanted to experience the world as travelers once did during the golden age of rail?  Train travel is easily the most underrated form of long-distance travel out there.  Travel to amazing cities, scenic landscapes and spectacular national parks. 

I know, I know! Airports are finally busy and less efficient than ever and it seems like airline employees and TSA agents wake up on the wrong side of the bed every morning. 
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Please, get to the airport extra early right now, as TSA lines are long; you don't want to miss your flight!

During the dog days of Summer, while everyone is taking vacations and relaxing, I wanted to share some historical facts for your entertainment. It is important to know your history, or you’re doomed to repeat it. Here are 10 tidbits, not in any particular order. 
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• For over 30 years, Canada and Denmark have been playfully fighting for control of a tiny island near Greenland called Hans Island. Once in a while, when officials from each country visit, they leave a bottle of their country’s liquor as a power move.