About
Postcards and Trains
Postcards
stands for travel destinations and sites,
while Trains refers to the
experience of traveling via train.
Postcards
and Trains- Travel USA by Train is a complete travel guide and travel reference, with comprehensive
destinations, accommodation, and transportation information. The book focuses
mainly on destinations a traveler will experience while following the path of US
train travel routes. Unlike other train travel books, which mostly focus on the
train itself, the focal points of this book are the destinations and the unique
opportunities of train travel.
Postcards
and Trains
- Travel USA by Train, details more than 500 destinations (cities, towns, national parks and natural
wonders) and covers all 48 states and the District of Columbia. In addition, the
book includes 4 main parts: Facts About the US, Facts About US Train Travel,
Tips for Travelers, and the Train Travel Destinations. The latter part includes
destination backgrounds, local transportation, places to see, what to expect,
list of accommodation, etc. In addition there are illustrations, US and State
maps, US train route maps, a rich photo collection of destinations, a list of useful websites and telephone numbers. In the “Tips
for Travelers” section, among many other tips, there is information for
international travelers including Foreign Consulate/ Foreign Embassy addresses
in the US.
Here
are some few points why you should travel by train.
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Train
travel is cheap and economical using special fares and passes.
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Most
Train Depots is located at the center of towns and cities, making it easier to
access to major tourist sights, accommodations and city’s major facilities;
and connected to most major local transportation, making it cheaper for
traveling. (Imagine spending “between” 20 to 60 US$, for taxis if traveling
domestic by Air).
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A
chance to see what most visitors never had a chance to witness and experience,
natural wonders and the beautiful and remote landscape and wild life of
North America.
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Comfortable
train accommodations, services, romantic dinner and train experience.
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One
of the safest modes of transport.
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Chance
to meet and learn from locals and win new friends.
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Experience
one of US cultural heritage, Train Travels.
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What
are you waiting for? Grab
your bag, hop to the train and “Welcome Aboard”! ……Don’t forget your
postcards...
J.C. Gacilo, JD,
MBA, LLM (Candidate)
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Map
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Visited Places in the US
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