Amtrak scenic route gives a unique Missouri experience
Amtrak offers a way to enjoy the scenery and attractions of the “Show Me State” without the added responsibility of driving. The “Missouri River Runner” travels across the state from St. Louis to Kansas City making stops in communities such as Hermann, Independence, and Kirkwood. Along the route, you can visit the Gateway Arch, the National Blues Museum, or the Negro League Baseball Museum… go see wineries in Hermann, the Washington Town and Country Fair… or stop by the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. The journey lasts five hours and 40 minutes. [fox2now.com]
Discover South Africa’s Cape Winelands on a Wine Tram
If you’re searching for an elevated wine tasting experience where you’ll discover the true essence of the Cape’s Franschhoek Valley, then add the Wine Tram to your list. This ‘full day experience’ will see you journey through rolling vineyards in a double-decker tram, stopping at some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates. Eight hop-on hop-off tours giving passengers a variety of wines, views and experiences to enjoy. You can choose to spend some extra time at your favourite vineyard by enjoying a picnic, lunch or cellar tour (but make sure to book in advance). [capetownetc.com]
Go pub crawling through Seattle aboard Link light rail
With the opening of North Seattle’s Link extension, Seattle now has Link light rail access to three new stations – U District, Roosevelt, and Northgate. Great for commuters, but also of value to beer tourists! Now pub crawlers can stay on track – and off the road – visiting over fifteen notable ale houses, pubs, breweries, and sports bars up and down the line – all within approximately 0.5 miles of each station mentioned. [washingtonbeerblog.com]
Ride the Big Apple’s “other” subway – NYC’s PATH train
The Port Authority Trans-Hudson Railroad, or the PATH train, is NYC’s “other” subway. It runs from one block away from NYC’s Pennsylvania Station to Newark’s Penn Station. Original service ran between Hoboken and 19th St. and opened February 25, 1908. Newark Penn Station service was added in 1937. Today, the subway and PATH are separate entities and no transfers are allowed, though PATH did begin using Metrocards a few years ago. In NYC, the PATH has six stations. They retain some interesting interactions and leftovers from a previous age. The PATH has its quirks. [splicetoday.com]
The weird London railway that takes just 9 minutes to ride
The three mile-long line has always had rather modest ambitions. Essentially a link between the London to Southend railway line and Romford, it starts at a platform hidden to the side of Romford station. The platform, now numbered platform one, was originally an entirely different station when the line opened in 1893. Passengers used to have to exit the station, cross the road and enter the main station to change trains. That’s not the reason why the line (or the train service on it) cannot be extended though. The line is effectively trapped. [mylondon.news]
