This city has pretty much everything a tourist can ask for- quite some history, a good share of the look and feel of the “old world” and the driving spirit of a Union that never stops to reinvent itself. By chance, (or careful planning) I happened to come to Boston for the 4th of July. The whole city is dressed up for Independence Day and the fire works is an experience of it’s own. Walking the cradle of Liberty I got…
This ride aboard Amtrak train 164 along the electrified North East Corridor takes me to Boston, MA. The Northeast Regional travels the 453.3 mi (729.5 km) in roughly eight hours. Sure, the Acela Express would have been quicker but I wanted more time on a train for less. Also, I opted for the chance to ride 1980s Amfleet equipment. Unfortunately I came too late for seeing Amtrak’s AEM7s in operation, or maybe not… The North East Corridor – NEC The NEC is an (the only one) electrified…
there is almost no better way to start a tour across the US than to go to the capital. Right on- I had only one day and the intention was to roam two of the numerous museums of the Smithsonian Institution – the Museum of American History as well as the Air and Space Museum. A stroll on the National Mall finished the day. National Museum of American History First order of business was, of course, to check out the…