Pleasure Tripping

02/04/2025

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Triangle Railroad Holding Company is spearheading efforts to bring light rail to the Rio Grande Valley. An exclusive interview with one of its board members, Dr. Armando O’Caña.

01/29/2025

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Step on board a newly upgraded Amtrak Superliner sleeper car on the California Zephyr and see inside a roomette I booked for a 15-hour journey.

01/27/2025

4000 VIEWS!!!
Thanks to everyone who helped me reach 4000 views on my YouTube channel. I hope you enjoy watching my videos as much as I enjoy sharing. If you haven't checked it out you're invited to do so. Link in the comments....

01/20/2025

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR VACATION VIBE?
Check out my newest video on how to recapture the vibe for adventure and fun on your next vacation.

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01/20/2025

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01/12/2025

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12/28/2024

LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!
We vacationed here for 2 weeks. It's a small village on the Mediterranean just north of Valencia. Not your typical European vacation location, since mostly Spaniards vacation here, so the crowds are small. It has a beautiful castle that sits on a cliff over looking the sea and the city. Their "claim-to-fame" was that Hollywood once used this town in 1961 for a movie staring Charlton Heston and Sofia Loren... "El Cid".

Peñiscola, una ciudad realmente encantadora

12/19/2024

ENJOY MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO AND AMTRAK TRAVEL IN TEXAS.

If you've ever tried to plan a trip on Amtrak, but then realized that Amtrak can't take you all the way to you're ultimate destination... then this video is ...

12/18/2024

AMTRAK WINE TASTING....
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12/12/2024

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11/27/2024

THE IMPACT OF PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE
In today's fast paced world, the mode of transportation that revolutionized this country has been sidelined. Often, it is relegated to museum spaces alongside the horse and buggy. In certain parts of the country passenger rail service thrives (namely along the East Coast), while two-thirds of the country hardly gives it a second thought.

It's time to reconsider the benefits and advantages of how this, once marvel of technology, currently contributes to the lives of modern day Texas citizens:

1) Economic Impact - passenger rail services creates jobs. With new initiatives in infrastructure, rail service slated to produce up to 160k new jobs over the next few years. It brings tax revenue to local communities by those who use this form of travel. It also spurs new economic development.

In Texas alone, TXDOT estimates 17,862 industry related jobs are created annually. $2.3 Billion in annual salary income to the state with $7.6 Billion value added by the industry itself. More than $14 Billion in business output. $1.5 Billion in local, state and federal tax revenue is generated annually. Texas Rail Advocates estimates that $144 million annually is generated by the single longest line in Texas from Beaumont to El Paso.

2) Reduces Congestion - because of effective train ridership, fewer cars are on the road, relieving congested highways and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It offers a reliable alternative to auto traffic and reduces the need for future interstate expansion.

3) Reduced Travel Times - High Speed rail services offer additional fast and safe transportation options for distance travelers.

4) Weatherproof - with worsening weather conditions trains can travel when cars and planes cannot.

11/27/2024

A HOLIDAY FLASHBACK FOR ALL YOU TRAIN TRAVELERS

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10/28/2024

NEXT TRAIN UP!!!
I've received a lot of questions and interest in my train videos and adventures. Everything from "How's the food?" to "How do I plan my first train trip?" So many are curious about the wonders or "RIDING THE RAIL".

Soon I will be taking my next Amtrak trip, this time for a weekend in San Antonio, Texas, to celebrate my birthday. Of course, this will be the topic for my next YouTube video. Feel free to drop me a comment and ask me about anything you would to know about train travel, costs, how to book a trip, or anything about this next adventure. I will be sure to include these in my next video.

SEE YOU ON THE RAILS!!

10/18/2024

WOULD YOU RATHER TRAVEL....

10/18/2024

A BIG THANK YOU!!
To all my friends who have taken the time to check out my YouTube Channel. Just passed the 700 mark of viewers to the sight. It's a growing channel. Don't forget to "SUBSRIBE" so you will get all future info and updates. THANKS AGAIN!!!

As an avid traveler, I've lived and traveled much of the US and Europe. While starting this channel was an initial effort to keep my family and friends up-to-date on my travels, I've found that many others have similar interests. Since my retirement I've become even more interested in traveling to p...

10/17/2024

WHICH WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE?
Airline snack or Michelin rated chef prepared dinner on Amtrak?