Reminder: World Hum’s Restless Legs Reading in NYC Tonight

Louvre, Pompidou Expanding in France and Overseas

Would-Be ‘Hijacker’ Subdued on Turkish Flight

Rabbit, Run … Away

Love Herring in Sweden

From artery-clogging casseroles to a fermented concoction that smells alarmingly like vinegary flatulence, Lola Akinmade digs in to a smörgåsbord of herring and explains how to best appreciate Scandinavia’s favorite fish. 

The Water Is Wide

Bronwen Dickey considers Tim Butcher’s “Blood River: A Journey to Africa’s Broken Heart,” which takes readers deep into the Congo

Vagrant Ruminations of a Compulsive Traveler

Where does the urge to hunt for that “fleeting fix of elsewhere” come from? Peter Wortsman recalls a life of travel inspiration. 

Rolf Potts: Revelations from a Postmodern Travel Writer

His new book “Marco Polo Didn’t Go There” includes his best stories from the past 10 years. Michael Yessis asks him how travel writing has changed in the last decade—and what he sees for the future.

Notes From an Unofficial Tourist Greeter

Summer is over, and so is Julia Ross‘ season as an ambassador to travelers in Washington, D.C.’s Woodley Park neighborhood. She’s happy to be off duty.

10 Great Travel Race Movies

Slow travel is well and good. But there’s something irresistible about a great travel race movie. World Hum Travel Movie Clubbers Eva Holland and Eli Ellison share their favorite vicarious thrill rides.

How Should I Spend My Time in Spain?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel

Amtrak to Overnight Travelers: Drink Up!

I don’t have any problem with MADD, and hate to state the obvious, but this is just plain ridiculous:

“This sounds like a lot of credit toward possible overindulging,” said MADD spokeswoman Misty Moyse.

Um, yeah. So what? You’re on an overnight train. I’m guessing Misty has never had the displeasure of riding Amtrak.

I don’t necessarily blame Amtrak for delays.  I used to take the train a lot and am going on another cross country tour on Amtrak in a few weeks.  Amtrak trains share track with whatever freight train company owns the tracks.  Amtrak, by contract with the freight company, is supposed to have the right of way whenever the tracks are congested but most of the time this is not honored, and Amtrak trains have to move off onto a siding or just stop where they are and wait for the freight trains to pass.  One time in Kansas we had a three hour wait for freight train congestion to let up.  It just comes with the territory unfortunately.  I learned a long time ago that it’s best to travel Amtrak when time is not a concern.  I have the luxury, this year, of being able to build enough days into my vacation that the trains could be delayed several days and it would not affect me.

Oh and by the way, I’m not a drinker of alcohol normally, but yes, I do indulge while I’m riding the cross country Amtrak trains - why not?  Those trips last at least 2 days…
Like I said before I don’t think an alcohol credit should be necessary because Amtrak usually can’t help these delayss, but heck if I got that alcohol credit I sure as heck would not complain about it…

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