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Many trips, CPAP has always come along with me, I am only short so I just put it on thebed. I use a power strip so I have enough plugs. I dont use a humidifier unless it is freezing cold or I am in a really dry environmant, it can be both, so that is no issue. I was aware it was off for a bit...

I always wear comfy clothes, I never take them off at night as I am paranoid about being caught inflagrante if we gets into trouble. I use blutak for my ears instead of ear plugs, swimmers putty is also better. I take an antihistamine before I go to bed also. I don't drink. Generally this is all...

I have cleaned my windows when I was on a lower level, twice. I get frustrated trying to take pics through a filthy pane of glass. I did not have a squeegee. I used my bath wipes. Hah. Once on the Zephyr and once on the Sunset.

I used BC on the Starlight. Basically was downstairs, half cabin, pretty empty, I think there was about 8 peeps in the section. Shared attendant with sleeper, who was in absentia for a great deal of the time. He checked periodically and took orders for the cafe, no diner service. The only reason...

Tourists. Don't forget tourists. I have been on 7 LDs, every trip I took to the US, I did at least 1 trip. It is a captivating way to see what landscapes are on offer, and I would do it again in a heartbeat, if I could right now. My last trip was 3 years ago, and on that trip there was many...

Travelling with my bestie I am on the top bunk always, we are both a bit arthritic, but I dont mind gliding into the top , when alone it is always the bottom of course.

Fantastic !! This is one journey I have had my eye on for a looooong time ! Love your work !

Thanks ! It is my intention to stay in Boston a night or 2, maybe 2 I think, a lot to see there. No concerns re checked baggage really, I travel relatively light even with winter gear. I dont mind leaving the station area for accommodation, although at that time of year, with storms and such, I...

OKay so I am looking at going from New Orleans to DC, and then from DC to Portland Maine in February. I will no doubt have a roomette for the first leg, and will likely stay in DC for 2 days. I am concerned about the Downeaster leg at this time of year. I would want a right side seat, can you...

Never really had an issue, I use my best Aussie accent and fluff my grey hair and tell them I need it for my decaf, and they have always been amenable. I do realise this is unusual. I will see how I go with it when I do the Eagle next year. I dont take home comforts really, just things to make...

Because I am in international traveller my l ist is quite basic, but relevant I think. I always have a couple of inflatable pillows, a thin fluffy blanket, my power strip, water flavours and a water bottle, a couple of snack packs of tuna and bickies, snacks, fruit, can never get fruit on the...

Last year, 60yr old plus woman. I arrived late into LA and was staying across the road overnight, and had thought when I booked my accommodation , that I would be good to walk from the station to my digs. When I walked outside with my walking stick and luggage, there was literally hundreds of...

I learn so much here, its amazing ! I have never eally been concerned about where my roomette was in relation to the Dining car etc, and I generally always sit facing the direction of travel, as it is what I enjoy. As an Aussie long distance training is something we dont do a lot of at home...

I have watched them clean and then gone back into my room after they have done it, and it was make up the bed, and remove the rubbish. That was all they did when I did see them, depends on the SCA I reckon. I generally give everything a wipe down with some wipes. Most of my journeys have been...

There are restrooms in the Sleeper cars, you do not need to go to coach. There will also be an accessible restroom on the lower deck, and a shower.

Metro Plaza.....honest review..........I can do that. Stayed there overnight following Coastal Starlight journey, which was over an hour and a half late. Had intended to walk across the street as it seemed so simple. Now I am a single elderly lady from Australia, and after venturing out into...

All my LD journeys I have a thermos and had them fill it when I go for breakfast and dinner, when the DCA comes back with it, I tip them, that way I always get my hot water. The only time there was no coffee or juice available, and I had issues getting a bottle of wate3r was between Seattle and...

It is extremely confusing for OS travellers, to tip or not to tip. When on the SWC we asked our SCA what was the norm, and he explained to us that it was not necessary, however if we very happy with the service, a few dollars would suffice. Steven was a great SCA. So on that journey Dining...