I thought a sleeper train would be the best way to maximize my days while exploring Europe. A few surprises along the way, such as a lack of privacy and a restless night, changed my mind. My ticket, ...

I spent 11 hours in a shared cabin on an overnight train from Vienna to Venice, Italy. For less than $100, I got a bunk in a room of six beds with three other people. I've traveled overnight on Amtrak ...

The roomette was a 20-square-foot private space with two beds and a toilet for $500. For $80, the bunk cabin was 74 square feet shared with three travelers. Here's how they compared. I've spent 200 ...

LOS ANGELES - 1959: Actors Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon in a scene from 'Some Like It Hot' (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) The last time I traveled via overnight train was Rome to ...