I usually take a one-hour flight to visit family, but this time I took the 12-hour train ride. I worried I was wasting time even though I was saving money, but I don't regret my choice. The train ride ...

Next to Santa’s sleigh, vintage trains are the most magical mode of transport come Christmastime. That’s in large part due to the enduring charms of Chris Van Allsburg’s iconic The Polar Express, a ...