A Guide For A More Enjoyable Train Travel

Although traveling by air is the fastest way to move from places to

place while traveling by car is convenient and comfortable and traveling

by bus is the cheapest, not one of them can be compared to the unique

experience trail travel could give.

 



Trail travel might not be the most popular way people move. This could

be because of the length a trip could take compared to air traveling.

Another reason could be the monotony of sights that might bring boredom

to passengers. Another could be the price one single train travel could

cost compared when taking a bus. All these contribute to the decreasing

popularity of train travel but it does not mean that train travel is not

good at all. In fact, with a little wit and personal creativity, one

could enjoy train travel.



1. Expect to travel for long hours. In this way, you don't have to look

at your timepiece regularly or ask a crew with the most annoying

question you also would not want to hear: "Are we there yet?" Keep in

mind that if you are crossing state boarders, train travel could take

more hours than driving your own car at your own phase. And sometimes,

train schedules are not met so you don't have to nag every crew with the

train schedule.



2. Relax and enjoy the scenery. If you are traveling during daytime, you

could see sights that might not be possible to see if you are traveling

by plane, bus or car. Try to enjoy the scenery. You can even bring

binoculars to help you see more views closer.



3. If you are a reader, this is the best time to read. Trains are more

stable than bus. So if you would like to read without controlling the

motion of your hand with the book, the train could provide you with

stability. Bring a book of your favorite author. You can also consider

finalizing your report if you are going to present it on meetings.



4. If you are not into sightseeing and reading, you can bring your

portable CD player or iPod. Bring your most favorite albums you could

bring. Or, if you have an iPod, you can store all your songs to your

library. Make sure you have spare batteries.



5. Be friendly and polite. If a person asks favors from you, be more

than willing to do it. Train travel would offer you new acquaintances

and friends.



6. Do not intrude other people's business in the best way you could.

Respect other people's privacy.



7. Talk to the crew nicely. Although they would not throw you off the

train if you shout to them, doing such is not proper. They are well

trained and very friendly, be nice to the crew.



8. Take time to meet other people. Since you expect to be on the train

for several hours especially if you are crossing state borders, you wont

be doing so much. You can roam around the train and meet other people.

This is the best time to have someone to talk to.



9. If in case you are traveling with your children, make sure you

provide them with lots of activities. Bring along activity books, quiet

toys, color pens, crayons, papers, reading material, coloring books, and

video games. In this way, you keep them entertained.