When traveling light, it’s ideal to pack clothing that can serve multiple purposes. “In a private room in winter, the day’s long-sleeve undershirt and long underpants can act as pajamas at night,” ...

To those who have never ridden the elegant pre-Amtrak rails, a passenger train might seem inconvenient. It wasn't. The seats, even in coach, were roomier than first-class seating on today's jets.