On the very random opportunity to ride Amtrak s Carolinian from Charlotte to D.C. this past weekend,

Posted October 2, 2012 by Desiree Kane in The City , The Way Around , Wayfaring Tech Nomad . Tagged: blogging , Charlotte , creative loafing charlotte , DC , Desiree Kane , DesireeKane , NC , tech , technology , trains , travel , USA , Washington , Wayfaring Tech Nomad . Leave a Comment
Hate how hopping on a plane removes you from the world? Want to travel but can t afford the time away from emails, phone and the regular business day happenings? Well, rejoice in knowing there s a way to slow down but not fully stop while traveling. Because, really, who can stand being so disconnected and all cramped on a plane when you have so many things to do?
On the very random opportunity to ride Amtrak s Carolinian from Charlotte to D.C. this past weekend, I hopped on the train at the buttcrack of dawn and am simply elated at what I discovered: everything a person needs and wants to keep going while getting out of dodge.
The ride is scenic, accompanied by free wifi, power outlets for all, no distractions — unless you want them — and ubiquitous cell coverage for the entirety of the trip. It begs the questions: Why wouldn t you want to take a train?
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