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The Empire Builder
AbandontheCubeMar 20, 2010Like
Recently, I’ve taken the Empire Builder from start to finish a total of three times, that’s around 6,600 miles! Traveling by train is...
The East Coast Survival Kit
AbandontheCubeDec 03, 2009Like
Our ship docked in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA and we hightailed it to the closest Amtrak station. From there we bought tickets on the...
The Night Train to Bulgaria
AbandontheCubeOct 31, 2009Like
We decided to take the night train from Istanbul at 10:00pm across the western boards to Bulgaria. We planned to disembark before Sofia in...
How Not to Start A Trip
AbandontheCubeMay 01, 2009Like
Step one: Leave with too much stuff in your bags and pull every muscle in your back and neck. Step two: Backpack to post office to mail a...
Top Four Places to Consider Living for the Adventurous Traveler
AbandontheCubeApr 08, 2009Like
Top Four Places We May Consider Living As the journey to Ashgabat approaches, careful planning is necessary. We also need to plan for...
The Next 31 Days
AbandontheCubeApr 08, 2009Like
Always looking for a way to improve the site, Abandon the Cube Travel Journal will be participating in a 31 day free online “Blog...
How Much Would it Cost to Travel for a Year?
AbandontheCubeFeb 24, 2009Like
How much would it cost to travel in Asia for a year? This thought crossed my mind today as I was sitting in my office. Like being back...