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Peter Greenberg: Seeing the Disappearing Glaciers by Train

Hello. I would love to go to Glacier National Park by rail (before the glaciers disappear), but how do I make connections out of Wilmington, Del.? I've seen scenic rail packages for Canada and the Rockies, but nothing with specific destinations. –Julia Townsend, Del.

July 17, 2009

Peter Greenberg: Seeing India by Train

Hi Peter. I would like to travel in two or three long rail trips across India. Sights—Himalayas, Taj Mahal, and other suggestions. –Ben Carmel, Ind.

July 21, 2009

Peter Greenberg: Amtrak's Northern and Southern Routes

Q: Hi, I would like to travel to the West Coast by train thru the Northern states and back through the Southern states. Is this possible by Amtrak? –Theresa Green Bay, Wis.

July 30, 2009

Peter Greenberg: Packaged Rail Tours

When I retire, we'd like to take a train tour of the Northwest (from Kansas City or Chicago westward), going to some of the national parks, etc. But we seek a "packaged" or planned tour, if such a thing exists. Can you help us find such a package? –Jane Hoffman, Arcadia, Calif.

September 30, 2009

Peter Greenberg: Chip and PIN-Based Credit Cards

Peter Greenberg answers a reader's question about the widespread use of chip and PIN credit card and bank card technology to tackle theft and fraud in England and abroad. He says that Americans may have to ask foreign retailers if they also have swipe card technology for the transactions for their American credit cards.

October 16, 2009

Peter Greenberg: Paris, Lyon, and the Tour de France

We're considering a trip to France and can stay at our friends' home in Lyon. We want to see the Tour De France in Paris the last day of the race. Where should we fly into and should we consider the Lyon option since it is so close to many other countries? –Cathie Stuyvenberg, Green Bay, Wis.

December 14, 2009