10 amtrak mistakes to avoid 🚂 | first-time train traveler tips, beginner train traveler advice

Don’t make these mistakes on Amtrak!! 🌻 Open for more info y’all!
Amtrak and I have become BFFs in recent years and after 4 scenic train rides from Milwaukee to California, Seattle, Portland, and even Canada I’ve got some life lessons for first time Amtrak riders. While it can be a beautiful experience to glide through the Rocky Mountains or along the Pacific Coast Highway, here are some things you need to know before you hop on that train!
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🌻 TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Mistake #1
1:59 - Mistake #2
2:55 - Mistake #3
3:42 - Mistake #4
4:23 - Mistake #5
5:29 - Mistake #6
6:05 - Mistake #7
7:03 - Mistake #8
8:25 - Mistake #9
9:56 - Mistake #10
11:07 - Closing
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[@amazoncwoman]

This is so helpful, thank you! And I looooooove your Scooby Doo mask!!! 😁

[@karengreen4199]

Thank you most helpful. I have been in train rides from Michigan to Chicago and as a child to Memphis , TN ( 1st train ride). After watching your solo ride , I'm planning on doing a trip to see if something I want to do more of😊. I have subscribed and will check out your other videos.

[@biacapturesit2007]

I definitely want to do some train traveling in 2024. So thank you for sharing this!

[@joshweinstein5345]

Great tips! I can't believe I've taken so many Amtrak long distance trips and never thought about flip flops for the shower (and restrooms)! I'll be doing that from now on. A related tip I would give is to take advantage of the showers if you're in a roomette. So few people do, in my experience, they're always quite clean. And try to use the shower when the train is stopped either for a long fresh air break or crew change. It's a lot easier!

[@Sojournies]

Agreed!! The showers are actually not as bad as people think. Thank you for watching and sharing!

[@kimberlyjones8069]

I’m going to take a solo train trip after I retire at the end of the year. I need to do some research now! Thanks!

[@Sojournies]

Soooo what are some tips or advice you would give first-time train travelers? This is the last Amtrak train video for a few weeks but I have lots of exciting travels to share 👀 but if you have a train travel questions I haven't answered let me know below!!

[@marcyl2003]

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