Canada is a big country. Actually, no, big doesn’t cut it. Canada is GIGANTIC!! I needed to get out west and while flying is the quickest option, I wanted to see the landscape of Canada. So, I hopped on a two and a half day train journey across the country (and I didn’t even go all the way across). Like I said, Gigantic!
I was pretty prepared for this long trip, unlike some of my other passengers and so I was inspired to bring The Friday Five out of the Backpack With Brock vaults to suggest 5 things you should remember to bring with you on long train journeys.
Anything I missed or that you’d say is very key? Leave it in the comments below.
Cutest eye mask ever!
@Michael – Ha! Thanks! Straight from Korea!
If you ever make it to Vancouver you’ve got a spare room!
Aside from number 1) these are in no particular order:
1) deodorant/change of clothing – Yes, some people need to be told this is a requirement on an 80+ hour train trip!
– Kleenex/toilet paper – there was plenty but I never want to risk my luck!
– waterless sanitizer/pre-moistened towelettes
- ear plug, just in case of screaming babies, loud snorers and impromptu karaoke sessions
- business cards/pen and paper to stay in touch with the people you will encounter
- patience! – don’t look at it as a delay but an opportunity to have a longer journey!