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One Offs
Unique posts without a recurring theme.


Right of Blood: Italian Dual Citizenship
As an American, you may qualify for Italian dual citizenship by blood if your parent or grandparent was an Italian citizen..
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3 min read


From Rome to DeLand: A Coach Car Connection
An unexpected connection during a train stop in D.C. turned a routine trip into something unforgettable. Will David ever call?
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6 min read


Hasil: The Robot That May One Day Replace Aeris
Meet Hasil, a unique robot built to focus on real results, inspired by a classic TV housekeeper and named after an Indonesian word.
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3 min read


In the Meantime: The Track Between Days
A pause in posting but not in living—this journey has been full of moments worth remembering. More stories are still to come.
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2 min read


A Long Delay: Colorado to Nebraska
Delays, conversations, and surprising connections—just another unforgettable day aboard the Amtrak.
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7 min read


Goodbye California; Hello Nevada, Utah, and Colorado!
Warm welcomes in Sacramento, snow in May, powerful connections, and a tense late-night delay before rolling into Salt Lake City on our way to Grand Junction!
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6 min read


Portland: Not the Friendly Place I Had Imagined
I had baggage issues, rude staff, and a filthy train ride from Portland—but small acts of kindness helped carry me through it.
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7 min read


West to Portland
Thanks to my experience on the last train, I was pretty confident I would be able to navigate this train. I was on train 27/7 the Empire...
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5 min read
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