Living in a Tiny Roomette from NYC to Seattle on an Amtrak Train

Chloé and sometimes Ludvig April 27, 2025
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Chloé and sometimes Ludvig

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Hej hej from the rails! I’m Chloé — a Kiwi travel creator exploring the world one awkward train moment at a time. My husband Ludvig (dry humour, Swedish passport) joins when he can. Together, we seek out the quirkiest journeys, comfiest cabins, and always squeeze in a touch of luxury when we can (okay, that part’s mostly my idea 😅). We’re all about making travel fun, relatable, and a little bit weird — with a side of scenic magic. 💛 From epic train rides and cruises to offbeat road trips and all sorts of unexpected detours in between, we love showing you what it’s really like to explore the world — the good, the awkward, and the occasionally sleep-deprived. Whether it’s a luxury rail journey, a ferry to somewhere random, or a rental car adventure through tiny towns, we’re here for the ride.

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🌍 Ready to speak like a local? Get 60% off a lifetime of language learning with Rosetta Stone: https://partners.rosettastone.com/chloeandludvig Hey there! I'm Chloé (occasionally my husband Ludvig joins), and this is the kickoff of my solo four-part Amtrak adventure around the U.S.—all from the cosy confines of sleeper cabins. 🚆 In this first episode, I'm hopping aboard in NYC and heading all the way to Seattle, on both the Cardinal & The Empire Builder trains, tucked into a teeny-tiny Roomette for around 80 hours. 🛌 What to expect: • Honest thoughts on the Roomette life (spoiler: it’s snug) • Epic scenery from coast to coast 🌄 • A little train-induced introspection 🤔 • And a few unexpected moments along the way 🎒 This is just the beginning—I'll be testing out every type of sleeper cabin Amtrak offers during this round trip. So if you're into slow travel, tiny living, or just curious about what it's like to cross America by train, you're in the right place. 🇺🇸 ✨ NEXT UP: Episode 2 — The Coast Starlight from Seattle to LA! https://youtu.be/ISRl3gYnzOw?si=o06q_r61llRQgth8 🎥 Subscribe and ride along—next stop: more sleeper cabin reviews and scenic detours. #Amtrak #RosetteStonePartner #RosettaStone @rosettastone ------------------------------------------ 🚂 Join our Patreon to help support us & our train adventures! → https://www.patreon.com/c/chloeandludvig 💪🏼Get two weeks FREE with Trainwell → https://go.trainwell.net/ChloeAndLudvig 🌿 My fave natural skincare brand (NZ-made, eco-conscious, and just so YUMMY SMELLING) → https://antipodesnature.com?sca_ref=8783041.fdU7cYbi87U14 Use code CHLOE20 for 20% off 🎵Get our quirky music → https://share.epidemicsound.com/52dthl ☕Buy us a coffee to say thanks?→ https://bmc.link/chloeandludvig 🏨Fancy a hotel? Here's our booking link→ https://www.hotels.com/affiliate/IqQzOLg 😎Connect with us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chloeandludvig Or TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@chloeandludvig ---------------------------------------------------- Hej hej from the rails! I’m Chloé — a Kiwi travel creator exploring the world one awkward train moment at a time. My husband Ludvig (dry humour, Swedish passport) joins when he can. Together, we seek out the quirkiest journeys, comfiest cabins, and always squeeze in a touch of luxury when we can (okay, that part’s mostly my idea 😅). We’re all about making travel fun, relatable, and a little bit weird — with a side of scenic magic.💛 Some links are affiliate, which means we might earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). It helps keep the adventures going — and pays for coffee when the train café runs out of it. And honestly? Every time you use one, it triggers a little happy dance on my end. 🕺 So thank you!

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