I've traveled on overnight trains in the US and Europe. My experience in an Amtrak bedroom was the most comfortable in the US ...

I rode an Amtrak Superliner overnight train on the California Zephyr route from Colorado to Utah. Here's exactly how I spent ...

I spent 15 hours in a sleeper car on an Amtrak Superliner train going from Denver to Salt Lake City. For $400, I stayed in a private cabin, which had two seats during the day and two bunks at night.

When traveling light, it’s ideal to pack clothing that can serve multiple purposes. “In a private room in winter, the day’s long-sleeve undershirt and long underpants can act as pajamas at night,” ...

Some of the sleeper trains I've taken in Europe did not have private accommodations like Amtrak. Instead, they had shared cabins, and I learned that some were more comfortable than others.

My one concern? There won’t be Amtrak’s skinheads, Vietnam’s food-sharing cabin mates or friendly North Korean smugglers. Then again, with sleeper trains, I can always hope.

I made a similar mistake on my first overnight ride in Europe. Some of the sleeper trains I've taken in Europe did not have private accommodations like Amtrak. Instead, they had shared cabins, and I ...