I booked private cabins on overnight trains in Europe and the US. The more expensive ride was a better deal.
I traveled in an Amtrak roomette on an overnight train in the US and a Nightjet private cabin on a sleeper train in Europe.
Joey Hadden
Lifestyle Reporter
I booked coach and business-class tickets on Amtrak trains. The upgrade wasn't worth the added price.
After spending 10 hours in Amtrak's business class and four in Amtrak's coach cars, I don't think the business-class perks are worth the upgrade.
I bunked with 3 strangers in a shared cabin on an overnight train in Europe. I'll never do it again.
I spent 11 hours in a shared sleeper cabin on an OBB Nightjet train from Austria to Italy. It was bumpy and uncomfortable.
I visited Vancouver for the first time and made 5 mistakes I won't repeat
I was a first-time tourist in Vancouver in May 2025. I made mistakes that cost me money and left me longing for more.
I spent a night in a brand-new luxury hotel in Seattle. I wasn't familiar with the chain, but now I'll book it worldwide.
I booked a one-night stay at 1 Hotel Seattle for $450. The luxury chain impressed me with sustainability initiatives and natural decor.
I booked the wrong room on a sleeper train. It was the biggest mistake of my 2-week backpacking trip through Europe.
For an overnight train trip from Berlin to Vienna, I booked a seat in a seating carriage on a Nightjet train and didn't sleep at all.
I took my first cruise and made 10 mistakes that spoiled my voyage
After my first cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, I wished I'd booked a different room and flight home.
I sat in coach on an Amtrak train across the border from Canada to Seattle. 6 things surprised me about the $50 ride.
I booked a coach ticket on a four-hour Amtrak train from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle. The $50 ride was surprisingly comfortable.
I took my first cruise on one of the largest ships of its kind. Booking the wrong room was my biggest regret.
While aboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, I learned the hard way that the bumpiest rooms on a cruise ship are at the front.
First time flying first class? Here are etiquette tips to avoid being the most annoying person in a premium cabin
New to flying first or business class? Etiquette tips include respecting other premium passengers' privacy and not hogging the overhead bin.
I'm a New Yorker who went to Seattle for the first time. Here are 9 things that surprised me.
I was surprised by free bananas, cheap train travel, and hilly streets during my first trip to Seattle.
I booked a $5,910 balcony cabin for a 7-day adults-only cruise. The 225-square-foot room screamed luxury.
Virgin Voyages' 225-square-foot sea terrace stateroom elevated the reporter's adults-only cruise with space-saving hacks and luxury details.
I rode in coach on an Amtrak train from Vancouver to Seattle for $50. It was cheaper and less stressful than flying.
I booked a $50 coach seat on an Amtrak Cascades train from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle, and I preferred it over air travel.
I've spent 190 hours on long-haul flights. Here are 11 tips for surviving 6 or more hours stuck in economy.
I've picked up 11 tips for surviving long-haul economy flights, including what to pack and how to stay comfortable throughout a lengthy journey.
The best and worst airports for layovers, according to a travel expert who flies 200,000 miles a year
The best airports for connecting flights have a range of lounges, dining, and activities, while the worst are tricky to navigate.
I booked basic economy on JetBlue and got a premium coach seat. I'd only splurge on the $180 upgrade for long flights.
When I booked an international JetBlue flight in basic economy, I was upgraded to an EvenMore premium economy seat with extra legroom and other perks.
I visited the most expensive city in Utah and spotted 5 signs of over-the-top wealth and luxury
I spotted signs of wealth in the luxury ski hub of Park City, Utah, from ski-in, ski-out housing to private dining globes and luxury boutiques.
I hung out in a VIP lounge on an adults-only cruise ship and saw how suite passengers who pay at least $8,000 vacation
The adults-only cruise line Virgin Voyages has a VIP lounge for suite guests paying at least $8,000. It has crowd-free pools and a full-service bar.
I'm a New Yorker who went to Vancouver for the first time. 7 things surprised me.
My first trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, was full of surprises, from the lush forests to the floating gas station.
So you finally got TSA PreCheck. Here's how to avoid being the most annoying person in line and get through faster.
TSA PreCheck is an express lane meant to speed up airport security. If you don't know the etiquette, you may hold up the line and your travel plans.