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The Power of Train Travel
Posted by Annie Fitzsimmons ∈Urban Insider on April 25, 2013
I blame luggage for all my troubles on trains
– whether I’m whizzing down to Washington, D.C.
or wending my way through Wallonia. I try to avoid
clunking other passengers with my elbow as I navigate
[5] tight aisles and haul my wheeled carry on over my
head, but it’s not easy.
Despite these challenges, traveling by train is by
far my favorite mode of transport – especially when I’m
∈Europe. Trains are more civilized there, and more
[10] convenient. The extensive network of interconnected
tracks makes it a breeze to zip around the continent.
On a recent trip to Europe, I boarded a Thalys train
∈Amsterdam to discover a vibe that was refined and
polished, and fellow passengers who were courteous
[15] and quiet. As I opened my laptop to take advantage
of the free WiFi, a full breakfast was served to me ∈
my Comfort 1 seat. When I arrived relaxed and calm
∈Brussels two hours later, I didn’t want the journey
to end.
[20] Though there are plenty of low-cost flights
available ∈Europe (which can be good choices for
longer distances), why deal with airport security and
extra luggage fees if you don’t have to? And you can
learn so much about a place on a train by watching the
[25] landscape change – from the snow-capped mountains
∈Switzerland to the hills and rivers of Austria.
(Adapted from the National Geographic site.)
The main experience referred to ∈ the article is about traveling
