In January, I journeyed from Denver to Salt Lake City on an Amtrak overnight train, spending $400 for a roomette accommodation. Despite being somewhat familiar with train travel, I experienced several missteps during the 15-hour trip, including dining etiquette blunders and neglecting to take advantage of designated rest stops. My past experiences hadn't fully prepared me for this particular journey, underscoring the importance of learning from travel mistakes to enhance future trips. Here are four lessons learned from this recent adventure.
I made a few mistakes along the way, from not knowing dining etiquette to skipping a rest stop.
I was no stranger to the environment. I had previously taken two other overnight rides on Amtrak trains.
I thought I'd get through the experience well prepared and with no regrets.
Here are four slip-ups from my most recent trip that I won't forget on future rides.
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