tips for 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.