Traveling by train may seem like a pain when there are faster ways to get around, but unless you've taken a long journey by train, there is no way you can begin to understand how amazing an experience it can be. Trains offer a certain romance(浪漫) which planes and cars never could.

Trains offer you a view like no other. When you fly in a plane, yes, the view is breathtaking for the first part of the flight and the final part, but the flight itself means pretty much clouds or darkness—both of which get real boring and real fast. And by car, the actual act of driving and navigating(导航) means that you don't really get to fully take things in. The train offers a comfy(轻松的) spot that gives you the chance to relax and enjoy the beauty around you. Many have said that they'd never known how beautiful their own country is until having the chance to see it from the train. There is something magical about travelling around the country using one of the oldest known methods of transportation. It's so... Orient Express... without the murder of course!

If you're inspired by this article enough to want to consider a trip enjoying the train, then my first suggestion would be a trip in and around Europe. You've likely heard of Eurail which is the best way to get all around Europe, but before we get into that, know that many European countries still use the old fashioned locomotives(火车头) for regional trips. Imagine travelling along the beautiful countryside of Portugal or Austria in a compartment. The quiet setting, the history and the magic is enough to take your breath away. That really is the ultimate in travel.

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Dear Jim,

Yours,

Li Hua