My last overnight train essential is something I’ve never packed, but I will next time: binoculars. I’ve probably had the thought at least once on every overnight train ride I’ve taken: “I want a closer view of the passing landscapes.” But on my last trip on the California Zephyr, I thought about it at least
Focus on what you can control and let the rest go. I’ve heard countless versions of this advice throughout my life, and it gets me through my most stressful moments. Enter the long-haul flight — my least favorite part of any faraway vacation. I can’t make planes leave on time. I can’t change the crowds
