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Southampton to New York on the Queen Mary 2

Southampton to New York on the Queen Mary 2

by Jacques | 2,Jan,2026 | The Americas, USA

Discover our day-by-day Queen Mary 2 crossing between Southampton and New York — itinerary, practical tips, and onboard experiences

Journey from Marseille to Tahiti in 1951

Journey from Marseille to Tahiti in 1951

by Jacques | 23,Apr,2023 | Polynesia, The Americas

In 1951, my mother recounted in a logbook her journey from Marseille to Tahiti aboard the Changchow, a Messageries Maritimes ship

My very own America

My very own America

by Jacques | 30,Dec,2022 | The Americas, USA

How can travel enrich your life? My experience with my trips to the United States in the 1980s.

From Chicago to San Francisco with the California Zephyr

From Chicago to San Francisco with the California Zephyr

by Jacques | 16,Dec,2022 | The Americas, USA

Crossing the American continent by train is a fantastic experience. The second part of my trip: Chicago to San Francisco.

From Washington to Chicago, with Capitol Limited

From Washington to Chicago, with Capitol Limited

by Jacques | 16,Dec,2022 | The Americas, USA

Crossing the American continent by train is a fantastic experience. The first part of my trip: Washington DC to Chicago.

Strolling around Chicago between trains

Strolling around Chicago between trains

by Jacques | 16,Dec,2022 | The Americas, USA

I’d like to suggest a few hours’ stroll during your connection between two transcontinental trains in Chicago.

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