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Encounter the Glories of Heaven, the Terrors of Hell, and The Stunning Reality of the Unseen World!

When Jim Woodford died, he spent 11 hours in Heaven. When he came back, he was changed forever.

A successful airline pilot and businessman, Jim had it all—a loving family, substantial wealth, and all of the good things that come with it. But none of this was enough to satisfy the emptiness he felt in his heart. He always hungered for something more. And then he died.

Jim was never a religious man. When it came to matters of God and faith, he was ambivalent. But as he lay in the hospital bed, clinically dead for more than 11 hours, his consciousness was transported to the wonders of Heaven and the horrors of hell. When he returned to this world, he brought back the missing peace his soul had been longing for.

Join Jim Woodford on this unforgettable journey into the afterlife!

• Awaken to the vivid sights, sounds, and sensations that you can enjoy in Heaven forever.
• Be inspired by detailed descriptions of the “contrails of prayer” in Heaven’s skies, the “sticky love” of God, what it feels like to hug an angel, and more!
• Encounter the chilling realities of hell, and the sharp claws of destruction that threatened to pull Jim into eternal darkness.
• Take comfort in the “six simple words” that led Jim into the presence of Christ.

Whether you need hope for tomorrow or strength for today, this story is your invitation to a radical transformation!

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Jim Woodford was born in Newfoundland, Canada. Losing his father when he was two-years-old, Jim grew up in the home of his maternal grandparents. Jim developed a fascination with aircraft at an early age as there was a seaplane dock at the edge of the river where the family lived. Jim became one of the youngest licensed pilots in Canada with a flying career that began at age 19. Jim flew small aircraft to the remote lakes in the provinces as other routes were generally not available especially in the rugged winters. He gradually worked his way up to fly larger aircraft until he became captain of a major airline. Having flown from Toronto to Timbuktu, Jim was well traveled. Jim also has a love for horses and now resides in New Brunswick, Canada with his wife Lorraine and several horses.

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Thom Gardner has ministered as a Bible teacher or pastor since 1986, and is now President of Restored Life Ministries, Inc., a ministry dedicated to holistic spiritual formation. He travels internationally to equip others throughout the body of Christ by leading retreats and training seminars using his techniques of interactive encounter of the presence of Christ through the Scriptures. He has authored several books including Healing the Wounded Heart, Relentless Love, Living the God-Breathed Life, The Healing Journey, and Everything that Grows.

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Thom Gardner has ministered as a Bible teacher or pastor since 1986, and is now President of Restored Life Ministries, Inc., a ministry dedicated to holistic spiritual formation. He travels internationally to equip leaders throughout the body of Christ by leading retreats and training seminars using his techniques of interactive encounter of the presence of Christ through the Scriptures. He has authored several books including Healing the Wounded Heart, Relentless Love, Living the God-Breathed Life, The Healing Journey, and Everything that Grows.

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Encounter the glories of Heaven, the terrors of hell, and the stunning reality of the unseen world!

When Jim Woodford died, he spent eleven hours in Heaven. When he came back, he was changed forever.

Awaken to the vivid sights, sounds and sensations that you can enjoy in Heaven forever.

Be inspired by detailed descriptions of the “contrails of prayer” in Heaven’s skies, the “sticky love” of God, what it feels like to hug an angel, and more!

Encounter the chilling realities of hell, and the sharp claws of destruction that threatened to pull Jim into eternal darkness.

Take comfort in the “six simple words” that led Jim into the Presence of Christ

Whether you need hope for tomorrow or strength for today, this story is your invitation to a radical transformation!

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33 Tips for Making a Long-haul Flight More Comfortable

These tips for long flights will make your next trip much more enjoyable.

Whether you're taking a seven-hour jaunt to Europe or embarking on the nearly 19-hour journey of the world's longest flight , lengthy flights can be boring, uncomfortable, and exhausting. The nuisances of long-haul travel can range in severity from the mildly inconvenient (annoying seatmates) to the downright dangerous (deep-vein thrombosis is no joke), and a poorly planned journey can be enough to not only ruin your day, but a few more afterward, too. Luckily, there are some easy ways to make a long flight infinitely more bearable .

Here are 33 tips for long flights.

1. Book your tickets early.

This should go without saying. The earlier you book, the better your chances of scoring your favorite seat — it's that simple.

2. Sit in the back.

Just in case you don't have a favorite seat (or the ones in the front with all the legroom are taken), go for the back. It'll be noisier, sure, but if everyone else is scrambling for the front, you've got a far better chance of ending up with an empty seat or two beside you. Before your flight, keep an eye on the seat map to see if there are any empty rows you can claim last minute.

3. Use those air miles to upgrade.

If you've got 'em, flaunt 'em. You'll thank yourself when you're reclining in a first-class seat, sipping Champagne and pretending to like caviar. And if you don't have the miles, this is the time to splurge for a superior first- or business-class seat.

4. Shell out for premium economy.

Because, sadly, we don't always have the miles. A step up from regular economy class, premium economy might be slightly more expensive, but the benefits — priority check-in, extra legroom, comfortable seats — far outweigh the cost most of the time.

5. Try for a free upgrade.

Worth a go, isn't it? Arrive early, travel by yourself, dress nicely, and put on your best, most winning smile. Your odds of scoring a last-minute upgrade are better if you have elite status with the airline.

6. Prepare for jet lag.

There are several things you can do before your flight to help avoid jet lag , or at least mitigate it. Spend the days before your flight adjusting your sleep patterns (a few 4 a.m. or 7 p.m. bedtimes should do it, depending on what time of day you'll be flying). You can also book your flight so that it arrives during the day, make the most of your stopovers, and, most importantly, be well rested before you fly. Trust us, staying awake for the 24 hours before your trip because you're sure it'll balance out once you arrive just doesn't work.

7. Check in early.

The last thing you need before your long-haul journey is to panic your way through a busy airport — or to miss your flight.

8. De-stress before you arrive.

Have a nice breakfast. Go to the gym. Read a book. Go for a walk. It's important to relax before you embark on your journey.

9. Don't overdo the carry-ons.

You'll need more for a long-haul flight than you would for a short one, but that doesn't mean it's a good idea to overpack. Keep the essentials in your personal item so they're always within arm's reach.

10. But do bring your own pillow.

A travel pillow is a staple carry-on item for long-distance travelers. Almost every airport sells them, and looking a little ridiculous is a small price to pay for not destroying your neck.

11. Pack plenty of face masks.

Face coverings are still required on planes, so be sure to stash several in an easy-to-reach spot to switch them out as desired.

12. Noise-canceling headphones are your new best friend.

If you can't afford them, some high-quality earplugs will do just fine to block out the airplane noise or loud passengers.

13. Buckle your seat belt over your blanket.

If you plan to sleep at all during your flight, make sure your buckled seat belt is visible. In case of turbulence, the seat belt light will turn on, and flight attendants may come around the cabin to check that everyone is buckled up. If you're buckled beneath your blanket where they can't see it, they will wake you up to check.

14. Pack an eye mask.

An eye mask is especially useful if you're flying during the day, or if you want to catch some shut-eye before the cabin lights are dimmed.

15. Dress right.

Keep it loose and comfortable — you're not here to impress anyone. Remember to bring layers for when it gets cold — a cardigan or sweatshirt is always good to have on hand.

16. Try to relax.

Do whatever it takes — meditate, listen to some calming music, do some breathing exercises — not only will it help you sleep more easily, but it's also good for your psyche in general.

17. Travel blankets exist for a reason.

Don't bring anything too thick (remember, it has to fit in your carry-on), but make sure it's enough to keep you warm when the plane's air-conditioning is going full blast.

18. Download some backup movies onto your tablet or laptop.

In-flight entertainment systems are not always reliable. They sometimes fail, and when they do, you'll be glad to have something to do in reserve.

19. Charge those devices.

The absolute last thing you need is for your iPad to run out of juice one hour into an 11-hour flight. This is especially true if your in-flight entertainment system isn't working.

20. Load up on podcasts.

Listening to podcasts uses up less battery life than watching a movie, and they are often more distracting than music. You can get through an entire flight on podcasts alone.

21. Stay healthy.

Sitting in a cramped metal tube for the better part of a day (or more) is not good for you. Fight off dehydration and deep-vein thrombosis — your two biggest enemies in the sky — by regularly drinking water, preparing an in-flight beauty routine , stretching, and walking around the cabin.

22. Stay hygienic.

This is for everyone else's sake as much as your own. Bring toiletries in your carry-on and make sure to brush your teeth, throw on some deodorant, or even change your clothes. Just make sure you do it in the bathroom, please.

23. Get creative.

You rarely get the chance to sit down for such a long time, more or less distraction-free, so why not make the most of it? Bring a notebook, a sketchpad, or whatever else you need to give the right-hand side of your brain a workout.

24. Get productive.

If you have your laptop with you, this might be a good opportunity to catch up on any busywork that needs doing. Bonus: Everyone else on your flight will think you're a sophisticated jet-setting businessperson, right up until they notice that Netflix tab you have open.

25. Befriend the crew.

Simply not being horrible to the flight crew is a given, but you could always go one step further and make an active effort to be nice. Not only will you up your chances of preferential treatment, but you'll also be doing something lovely for the folks who look after you up there.

26. Pack extra snacks.

Airline food is not usually plentiful, even on long-haul flights, and it's important to stay well nourished. No need to overdo it, of course, but no one was ever sorry to find a couple pieces of fruit or granola bars in their carry-on.

27. Adjust your watch.

It's important to acclimatize yourself to the time zone of where you're heading. As soon as you get on the plane, change your watch to the local time of your destination, then alter your routine accordingly.

Some passengers enjoy a glass of wine or beer (often free on international flights) to accompany their in-flight meals and entertainment.

29. Don't drink.

That said, don't treat booze as a way to cope with your flight. You'll end up using those tiny bathrooms far more frequently, plus alcohol is dehydrating and will mess up your sleep pattern. Keep it sensible.

30. Bring your best conversation.

Many people dread sitting next to a chatty seatmate, but you're just as likely to be seated next to a genuinely interesting and friendly fellow traveler as you are anyone else. Don't bother anyone if it's not appropriate, but don't be afraid to strike up a conversation with your neighbor either. Long flights can get pretty boring.

31. Pack lots of activities for your kids.

Traveling with kids? Make sure to pack plenty of activities to keep them entertained throughout the flight. Bring gaming systems, iPads preloaded with their favorite shows (and headphones), coloring and sticker books, and more, and don't forget their favorite snacks.

32. Practice mindfulness.

Small issues can feel like major injustices when you're stuck on a plane, but it'll all seem insignificant if you keep one thing in mind: Once you're in the air, there's nothing to be done. You're on the plane until it lands. Close your eyes, take a breath, and come to terms with this truth so you can arrive at your destination relaxed and ready to go.

33. Combat jet lag.

The flight isn't over just because you've disembarked. To fight jet lag, get as much daylight as you can, take a quick nap if you have to, hydrate, and exercise at every opportunity. Do all of that for a day or two and you'll be back to normal — just in time for the return trip.

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Due to rail cancellations, a large number of train passengers were unable to travel to Scotland and were left queuing for cabs. This caused significant inconvenience for the affected travelers.
The disruptions were severe enough that even a school had to arrange its own coach transportation. This indicates the widespread impact of the rail cancellations on various sectors of society.
The rail cancellations on Monday night resulted in hundreds of people being stranded and having to seek alternative transportation options. The lack of proper planning and communication from the rail authorities exacerbated the situation for the passengers.

‘No one knew anything’: rail passenger’s 11-hour London to Edinburgh odyssey

Comedian James Nokise tweets long train and taxi journey after track fault that also stranded school group

Avanti West Coast ordered taxis for hundreds of passengers on Monday night after a train from London to the Scottish capital terminated at Preston.

11 hours of chaos as train passengers dumped 185 miles from destination

More than three million people have viewed stand-up James Nokise's odyssey-like posts of the epic journey after he was told his train was cancelled while he was still on it.

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IAIN DALE: How my 11-hour journey from hell proves Britain is hopelessly unprepared for electric cars

By Iain Dale For The Daily Mail

Published: 17:34 EDT, 4 April 2022 | Updated: 22:10 EDT, 4 April 2022

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Towards the end of last year, I acquired an electric car, an Audi e-tron GT. While some of my social media followers claimed I was ‘virtue signalling’, it was actually a very rational decision.

Or so I thought.

Getting a petrol or diesel car nowadays is buying a rapidly diminishing asset, seeing as no one will be able to purchase a new one after 2030. And when I found out that I could offset the costs of an EV (electric vehicle) against company tax, it made perfect sense to buy it through my company.

Plus, with EVs there are very few personal tax liabilities — although I am sure this is an incentive that will change when more people go electric and the Government needs revenue.

Instead of buying the car outright, I used a contract hire scheme because I figured that if battery technology improved dramatically, I could be left with a car that had little second-hand value.

Towards the end of last year, I acquired an electric car, an Audi e-tron GT. While some of my social media followers claimed I was ‘virtue signalling’, it was actually a very rational decision

I was well aware that it would take time to adapt to an electric car, and I appreciated it would be necessary to plan any longer journeys.

What I hadn’t bargained for was that the advertised range of 298 miles would turn out to be fiction. It is, in fact, 206 to 217 miles. Quite a difference.

Perhaps I was naive. It has been widely reported that EV manufacturers are prone to, er, exaggerating the expected range of their vehicles.

Nonetheless, on Friday night I was due in Yorkshire to speak to Beverley and Holderness Conservatives at the local racecourse, and so I meticulously planned my journey of some 200 miles using the Zap-Map app, which shows charging locations around the country.

I set off from London, having driven up from my home in Tunbridge Wells the afternoon before, using 42 miles of charge. I would have recharged at the Leicester Square car park but all three units were occupied.

Obviously, I would have to charge up the car en route. And so I made a pitstop at Donington Park service station on the M1, which had three 120kw-per-hour charging units (most on motorways charge at 50kw per hour).

What I hadn’t bargained for was that the advertised range of 298 miles would turn out to be fiction. It is, in fact, 206 to 217 miles. Quite a difference (Iain Dale pictured on Good Morning Britain in 2019)

All three were in use, but it was a short wait.

I added 125 miles of charge, which took about 40 minutes.

So far, so good, although the cost was a slightly horrifying £25. In effect, that means it’s as expensive to drive 600 miles in an EV as it used to be in my diesel car.

Of course, if I’m not on the road, I can do most charges at home via my reduced overnight tariff, on which I have to pay only 5 per cent VAT. (In contrast, for every pound you spend on petrol or diesel, around 60p goes to the Exchequer in tax.)

But as more people start driving EVs, I am sure it won’t stay quite so cheap.

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When I arrived in Beverley, I had only about ten miles left on the clock. I wasn’t worried: I’d done my planning. I knew there were four charging units at Tesco, where I could charge up in the morning before heading south to Norfolk. Best laid plans and all that …

The speech went well. I had a great night’s sleep, a fantastic breakfast and, at 9am, off I set to the local Tesco.

Five of six chargers were in use and the other blocked by a badly parked car. I waited. And waited ... and after about an hour a slow charger (22kw- per-hour) became free.

Twenty minutes later it had given my car enough charge to last about four miles. Forget it, I thought.

So I used the little charge I had accrued to make it — just, with two miles to spare — to a unit at a nearby Morrisons, which I thought would be quicker. It wasn’t. The fast charger wasn’t working; the slow one was.

Five of six chargers were in use and the other blocked by a badly parked car. I waited. And waited ... and after about an hour a slow charger (22kw- per-hour) became free

I worked out that if I charged my car up to 55 miles, I could get to a pub on the M18 which had an even faster charger. I started charging at 11.03am, and by 12.30pm I had enough to set off. I got to the pub at 1.10pm.

At this point, I just wanted to get to Donington Park, another 70 miles away, so I could plug into the fast 120kw-per-hour unit that I knew was there.

After about an hour, I had enough charge to get there.

Luckily, the Donington Park unit was free — and it worked. After charging there for 45 minutes, I left at 5pm with 160 miles of charge.

By now, I’d given up on going to Norfolk as I knew there were no 120kw-per-hour charging units anywhere on the way, and what if the 50kw ones didn’t work?

Exhausted and furious, I eventually arrived back in Tunbridge Wells at 7.45 pm.

A journey that should have taken four hours took nigh on 11. A completely wasted day.

I certainly won’t be using the e-tron on a long journey any time soon. The charging network is just totally inadequate for the number of EVs that are now on the road. Too many are unreliable or too slow.

I certainly won’t be using the e-tron on a long journey any time soon. The charging network is just totally inadequate for the number of EVs that are now on the road

I’m lucky to have an easily accessible charger at home. But 40 per cent of UK households don’t have access to off-street parking, meaning they will have to find a nearby charging point — likely to be more expensive than a cable from their home supply.

And if you’re not living in a big city, it’s very hard to find a charger in the first place. Areas such as Yorkshire and the Humber have just a quarter of the number of charge points per head compared to London, according to a study published last year.

I knew from my experience on the A11 to Norfolk that this is a problem. Even at Donington Park, a major service station, there were only six EV connectors servicing Britain’s second biggest motorway in both directions. And expanding the network will be no mean feat. There are currently more than 42,000 chargers in the UK, of which only 10,500 are rapid chargers.

Yet we are a country of 32 million cars (of all types). If everyone replaces their petrol or diesel vehicle with an EV, then millions will have to be charged almost every night.

In 2020, it was estimated that the overall cost of installing the hundreds of thousands of public and private charging points needed (assuming every home with off-road parking has one) will be £45.5 billion.

Not to mention the huge increase in power production needed to charge millions of electric cars. Ministers have been told that the National Grid will come under increasing strain as more drivers buy electric, unless they are convinced to plug-in at off-peak times.

Getting a petrol or diesel car nowadays is buying a rapidly diminishing asset, seeing as no one will be able to purchase a new one after 2030

And, of course, an electric vehicle is only as clean as the electricity you use to charge it. If we continue supporting inefficient renewables with cheap fossil fuels, we would be undoing many of the environmental benefits the EVs offer.

Considering personal cars account for just 7 per cent of global emissions, I find myself wondering if the stress and hassle is really worth it.

I’ll be the first to admit that the e-tron drives as smoothly as a limousine, but I still prefer driving my trusty five-year-old diesel Audi Q7 because it comes without the ‘range anxiety’.

In the e-tron, you worry constantly about putting on the heating or air conditioning for fear of losing charge — and, therefore, mileage. Even accelerating fast too often drives this down.

Many ask if I would recommend that they should buy an EV. My answer?

Yes, if you don’t do many long journeys. No, if you do.

I realise that this could be described as a ‘First World problem’, but anyone thinking about acquiring an EV needs to be aware of the potential pitfalls — and the added stress that is part of the package.

Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

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This Theory About Jackson's Road Trip On 'Grey's Anatomy' Makes A Ton Of Sense

Grey's Anatomy launched into its April 15 episode by doing what it's done all season: sticking to the actual events of 2020. After months of dropping Grey Sloan memorial directly into the coronavirus pandemic, the show finally made it to the end of the spring 2020, only to jump right into the police killing of George Floyd and the massive protests that followed. But the storyline wasn't just a backdrop for Grey's drama; it was an impetus to set characters on brand-new paths their lives might otherwise not have taken. For instance, where is Jackson driving to in Grey's Anatomy ? Fans are guessing it could be a significant turning point for him.

Warning: Spoilers for Grey's Anatomy Season 17, Episode 12 follow. Like most of the doctors at Grey Sloan, Jackson Avery was fired up by the events of June 2020 and ready to go out and take on the world. He wasn't the only one; both Bailey and Webber were also out in the streets. And they encouraged anyone who wanted to take time out to participate. (As Webber noted, "Revolutions do not make appointments." You have to take them as they come.)

But Jackson isn't exactly the revolutionary type. As he noted in the episode, so far, when people have asked him to support causes, his first instinct is to reach for his checkbook. But this time, something is different. At the end of the episode, a determined Jackson got into his car and hit the road (for an 11-hour journey, according to his GPS).

Considering the show's themes, the first thing that sprung to mind was that Jackson would hurl himself into the center of the storm and drive off to Minneapolis. After all, he just got into a fight with his mother, Catherine Avery, about her influential Harper Avery Foundation. In his eyes, it's not doing enough to help curb the pandemic in low-income communities. When she told him that it's better to focus on one issue at a time, he responded that they're trying to function in a broken system, and he's tired of fighting a losing game.

But therein lies the hint of where this is all going: Catherine told Jackson he was sounding just like his father.

Fans will recall Jackson's father, Robert Avery, was introduced in Season 13 as the actual Avery heir behind the foundation. But unlike his ex-wife, he wasn't into glad-handing and galas and raising money for charity. That's part of why they broke up and exactly why she's the one running the charitable trust.

Catherine's remark may signal a change in Jackson's worldview. Up until now, he's always believed his mother was the responsible one, the parent in whose footsteps he should follow. But it may be that the 11-hour drive he programmed into the GPS is not Minneapolis (which is nearly a 24-hour drive from Seattle), but rather Bozeman, Montana, where his father lives.

Fans will likely find out in the next episode where Jackson's car will pull up. Grey's Anatomy Season 17 continues on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.

I spent $200 for a private cabin on an 11-hour overnight train in Europe. It was worth every cent.

I booked one night in a private cabin on a Nightjet sleeper train between European countries.
For $200, I slept in an enclosed space with three beds, a vanity, and a wash basin.
I thought having a private cabin was worth the price tag for the 11-hour ride.

On overnight trains , a private cabin is always worth the upgrade.

Take it from me — someone who has spent 120 hours on sleeper trains across the US and Europe in a range of accommodations, including shared cabins .

My most recent sleeper train journey was an 11-hour ride on a Nightjet train from Venice to Vienna. I spent about $200 for a private cabin and thought it was well worth the price.

Here's what the cost will get you.

I recently spent a night on a sleeper train traveling between European countries.

Operated by OBB Nightjet , the 11-hour journey took me from Venice, Italy, to Vienna, Austria, and I slept well in a private cabin.

I booked a private cabin for about $200.

I booked the train's top-tier accommodation — a private cabin that sleeps up to three travelers. It's a step above shared rooms with bunks, and two steps above a seating carriage accommodation .

I've booked both lower tiers in the past for more than $100 less, but found I struggled to sleep in a tight space among strangers.

A narrow corridor led to my private, enclosed cabin.

Inside my cabin, there were three beds — one top bunk, one in the middle, and one bottom bunk — as well as a wash basin, and a vanity.

I've found that trains feel less shaky closer to the ground, so I went with the bottom bunk.

The room locked from the inside for safety, and I used a key card to get in and out of the cabin.

The bottom bunk took up the right side of the room.

The bed felt more comfortable than a typical train bed thanks to a thick comforter. On the wall next to the bed, I spotted conveniently placed cupholders and a small storage net.

On the bed, there was a welcome bag with complimentary slippers, earplugs, and more.

In private cabins, Nightjet travelers get a goodie bag. Mine had slippers, a sleep mask, earplugs, a washcloth, a pen, and wafer treats.

I thought it was a nice touch that made my trip feel a tad luxurious.

On the left side of the room, two doors opened to reveal a sink and vanity.

Private cabins are the only Nightjet accommodations that include a sink and vanity.

The vanity had a wash basin inside, as well as racks to store toiletries. Beneath the vanity, there was a built-in trash can.

There was no toilet in the room, but passengers had access to a shared bathroom with a shower at the end of the train car.

To the right of the vanity, there were hangers I used to keep my clothes looking tidy.

Hanging up my outfit for the next day in my cabin made it easier to get ready quickly in the morning.

There was storage space for luggage next to the highest bunk.

I didn't use the space since I was traveling with just a backpack and there was plenty of floor space, but I think the storage would be a great amenity for passengers who don't pack as light.

The room had amenities from outlets to reading lights.

In my cabin, I could also control the temperature of the room and the volume of the announcement speaker.

In the morning, I received a complimentary breakfast to end my trip.

Thanks to the private space and cozy comforter, I slept well in my cabin.

In the morning, a train attendant brought a tray of coffee, yogurt, hard rolls, and condiments like butter, Nutella, and fruit preserves.

It was a nice way to end the journey, and I felt far more rested and refreshed than I would had I slept in a shared cabin.

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Three Scenic Amtrak Routes That Won't Break The Bank

Embark on a stunning 6-7 hour Amtrak journey from Seattle to Eugene starting at $36 per passenger for breathtaking views all along the way.
Traverse the Pacific Northwest on iconic Amtrak Cascades & Coast Starlight trains, catching glimpses of Mount Rainier & Mount Saint Helens.
Explore scenic train rides across the US with Amtrak, from $20 for Seattle to Spokane or $70 for NYC to Montreal, taking in all the beauty.

Amtrak is the national passenger train operator in the United States, connecting most states (and three Canadian provinces). Train travel in the United States is unfortunately comparatively expensive (compared to Europe and Asia). But there are still long-distance journeys that are affordable at prices below $150 per ticket. Amtrak's scenic train rides are the perfect journeys for solo travelers and group travelers alike.

Generally, to get a long-distance ticket on Amtrak, passengers need to book Coach Class (although Business Class will sometimes be within the budget). Upgrade the ticket and enjoy an Amtrak Roomette or Bedroom for the ultimate long-distance journey. But even at basic rates, these scenic Amtrak routes are enjoyable while being affordable.

Seattle To Eugene, Oregon Onboard Amtrak Cascades Or Coast Starlight

Take a 6-7 hour scenic train journey from seattle to eugene from $36 per passenger.

Amtrak's route from Seattle to Eugene, Oregon is one of the most stunning train journeys in North America. On this route, passengers have the option of taking one of two iconic long-distance Amtrak trains, either the Amtrak Cascades or the Coast Starlight.

Along the way, passengers see some of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic landmarks , like Mount Rainier and the mighty Mount Saint Helens.

The Amtrak Cascades is a West Coast international train running from Canada's city of Vancouver to Eugene in Oregon. It operates multiple times a day. Boarding the train in Seattle, the early morning train departs King Street Station at 7:08 am and arrives in Eugene at 1:46 pm. This part of the route takes 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Amtrak Cascades - Seattle to Eugene:

Duration: 6 Hours, 40 minutes
Cost: From $36 Coach Class / $139 Business Class

The Coast Starlight is another iconic Amtrak West Coast train. It runs from Seattle to Los Angeles and departs daily from Seattle's King Street Station at 9:50 am, arriving in Eugene at 5:08 pm. The Coast Starlight is a little slower than the Amtrak Cascades, taking 7 hours and 18 minutes.

Coast Starlight - Seattle to Eugene:

Duration: 7 Hours, 16 minutes
Cost: From $42 Coach Class / $451 Private Room

12 Incredible Amtrak Trips & Their Costs

Seattle to spokane onboard the empire builder, take a 7-8 hour scenic train journey from seattle to spokane from $20 per passenger.

The Empire Builder is the northernmost Amtrak transcontinental long-distance passenger train . It runs daily between Chicago and Seattle or Portland (splitting off west of Spokane). It is among the longest train rides in the United States and takes 45 to 46 hours to complete end to end.

When planning a scenic journey on Amtrak, try to aim to pass through the stunning scenery during the daylight.

The 7-hour, 42-minute journey from Seattle to Spokane runs across Washington State exploring some of the most stunning landscapes along the way.

Empire Builder - Seattle to Spokane:

Duration: 7 Hours, 42 minutes
Cost: From $20 Coach Class / $198 Private Room

The Empire Builder from Seattle to Spokane has Coach Class tickets from $20 (with some tickets on sale as low as $16). The catch is that part of the journey is during the nighttime (it arrives just after midnight).

Los Angeles To New York City: How Much This 17-Day Train Journey Through The South Will Cost

New york city to montreal onboard the adirondack, take an 11-12-hour scenic train journey from new york city to montreal from $70 per passenger.

The East Coast has plenty of excellent long-distance and scenic train journeys to select from as well. The Adirondack travels from New York City to Albany and then through Upstate New York across the border to Montreal in Canada.

The Adirondack departs New York's Moynihan Train Hall in the morning at 8:40 am and travels all day, arriving in Montreal in the evening at 8:16 pm. It travels 381 miles and is one of the few international rail journeys in the United States.

Along the way, not only do passengers enjoy the thrill of crossing the border by train, but they also see the stunning landscapes and Adirondacks of Upstate New York.

Duration: 11 Hours, 36 minutes
Cost: From $70 Coach Class

The Adirondack operates daily and is just one of the many stunning trains to take on the East Coast. Ride Amtrak's Downeaster from Boston to Brunswick, Maine from $26 for Coach Class or $45 for Business Class — it is one of the best trains to discover the stunning New England region.

If you're itching for more West Coast adventures, check out Amtrak's scenic West Coast trips , too!

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Middle East latest: Israel 'prepares plans to respond' to threatened Iranian attack; 'Man killed and 25 wounded' in West Bank

Israel's military has said it is "prepared to attack" as well as defend itself if Iran follows through on its threats. Meanwhile, a human rights organisation has said Israeli settlers stormed a village in the occupied West Bank, shooting and setting fire to houses.

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A human rights groups says dozens of settlers stormed a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, shooting and setting fire to cars and houses.

A Palestinian man was killed and 25 others wounded, said the Palestinian Health Ministry in the territory.

Settlers entered the village of al-Mughayyir in search of a missing 14-year-old Israeli boy, according to Israeli rights group Yesh Din.

The group posted videos showing smoke billowing from burning cars as gunshots rang out.

The Palestine Red Crescent Society said eight of the injured were hit by live fire.

Israel's military said it was looking into the reports.

Tensions have flared in the West Bank since the war began in Gaza.

More than 460 Palestinians have been killed there by Israelis since 7 October, AP reports.

Israel's military says it has prepared plans to respond to a possible Iranian attack.

The country is ready for a "wide variety of scenarios" that include both defensive and offensive actions, said army spokesperson Daniel Hagari.

The military has completed a situation assessment with the head of US Central Command, General Erik Kurilla, he added.

"Our defences are ready and know how to deal with every threat separately," said Mr Hagari.

"Next to defence, we are prepared to attack. We are ready to attack with a range of capabilities and we know how to act and protect the people of Israel."

His comments come as Israel braces for a possible Iranian attack, which Joe Biden warned could come "sooner rather than later".

Iran has threatened to retaliate after blaming Israel for an airstrike that killed two Iranian generals in the Syrian capital of Damascus last week.

Iran has a number of proxy groups in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and Yemen that are all capable of striking Israel.

Israeli leaders have threatened to strike Iran directly if it attacks.

Welcome back to our live coverage of the Israel-Hamas war and wider tensions in the Middle East.

Last night, a US defence official told Sky News it was "moving additional assets" to the region as the threat of an Iranian attack on Israel continues to grow.

The White House has warned the threat of a strike was "real" and "viable", and some analysts have suggested it could happen this weekend.

Iran has vowed to launch a retaliatory attack after a deadly airstrike on its embassy in Syria last week, which has been widely blamed on Israel.

We'll be bringing you all the latest updates throughout the day but, before we do, here's a recap of the key events from the last 24 hours:

Multiple countries including Poland, France and Russia changed their travel advice, urging citizens to avoid visiting Israel;
Joe Biden reiterated US support for Israel, saying his administration is "devoted" to its defence;
Israeli officials met a US CENTCOM commander to discuss the military's readiness for "defensive and offensive operations";
The Israeli military said the first humanitarian aid trucks entered through a newly opened northern crossing point;
Iran said it will not attack Israel hastily and it will avoid a major escalation.

That's all for our coverage for now.

Well be back tomorrow morning with more updates on the Israel-Hamas war and wider tensions in the Middle East.

Tensions in the Middle East are continuing to increase this evening, as the US moves assets in the region to better protect its forces and bolster regional deterrence.

It comes amid the threat of an Iranian attack on Israel in retaliation to a deadly strike on its embassy in Syria.

Earlier, Joe Biden was asked what his message was to Iran.

You can watch the US president's answer below....

More details now on the news we brought you earlier about that US military moving assets in the Middle East.

An American defence official told Sky News the move was being made to bolster regional deterrence efforts and increase protection of US forces in the region.

Now, our US partner NBC News has reported most of the assets involved are already deployed in the area and just moving around.

Officials said moves were being made to be better positioned for defence of Israel and US assets and in case the US needs to respond to whatever Iran does.

The specific assets being moved in the region have not been identified.

Germany has advised it citizens to leave Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The German foreign offices warned there was a risk of sudden escalation in Tehran's situation with Israel and also of arbitrary arrest in the country.

"In the current tensions, especially between Israel and Iran, there is a risk of a sudden escalation," it wrote in a travel warning.

"It cannot be excluded that air, land and sea transport routes could be affected."

It said Germans were at "concrete risk" of being arrested, interrogated and being given long prison sentences.

"Dual citizens with Iranian and German nationality are especially at risk," it added.

Three Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank today in military raids and settler rampage.

Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinians, including a member of the armed wing of Hamas, in raids.

While, the Palestinian Health Ministry has reported at least one person was killed in an Israeli settler rampage near Ramallah.

The Israeli military said Mohammad Omar Daraghmeh, who has been described as the head of Hamas infrastructure in the Tubas area, was killed during an exchange of fire with security forces.

It said a number of weapons and military-style equipment, including automatic rifles were found in his vehicle.

Hamas confirmed Daraghmeh's death and his membership of its armed Al Qassam Brigades.

The official Palestinian news agency WAFA said another man was killed by Israeli forces conducting a raid in the al Far'a refugee camp in Tubas.

Hamas mourned the man's death but did not claim him as a member.

The military said forces carrying out the operation opened fire on Palestinians who threw explosive devices and killed one man it said was attempting to attack them.

Israel has stepped up military raids in the West Bank since launching its operation in Gaza.

Joe Biden has reiterated US support for Israel, saying his administration is "devoted" to its defence.

The US president said his message to Iran, which has threatened to take military action against Israel, was simply "don't".

"We will support Israel. We will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed," he said.

His comments come after a US defence official confirmed to Sky News that "additional assets" were being moved to the Middle East to "bolster regional deterrence efforts".

Iran has threatened to attack Israel in retaliation to a deadly strike on its embassy in Syria last week.

Israel has been widely blamed for the attack, but has not commented on it publicly.

Around 40 rocket launches have been identified crossing from Lebanon, the Israeli military has said.

In a Telegram post, the Israel Defence Forces said some rockets were intercepted, and the rest fell in open areas.

It also confirmed two Hezbollah explosive drones that had entered Israeli territory from Lebanon had been intercepted.

"Over the last few hours, the IDF struck in a number of locations in southern Lebanon in order to remove a threat," it added.

Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have regularly exchanged fire across the border since the war in Gaza erupted last year.

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Mayflower II passes through Cape Cod Canal on its journey to Plymouth

By Neal Riley

Updated on: April 11, 2024 / 3:02 PM EDT / CBS Boston

PLYMOUTH - The Mayflower II is returning to Massachusetts, and you can track its journey home online.

The 67-year-old wooden ship, a replica of the vessel that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620, departed Connecticut Wednesday morning at about 10:30 a.m. It spent the winter docked at the Mystic Seaport Museum, undergoing routine maintenance and getting a fresh coat of paint.

Mayflower II travels through Cape Cod Canal

The journey from Mystic to Plymouth Harbor takes between 20 and 25 hours, and is dependent on many factors including tide and weather conditions. The Mayflower II passed through the Cape Cod Canal at 7 a.m. on Thursday, and the heavy fog at the time made for a ghostly scene.

Track the Mayflower II

When the Mayflower II leaves from Mystic, towed by the Weymouth-based Stasinos Marine, you can track its journey on this website .

The Plimoth Patuxet Museums' Facebook page will also provide updates.

See the Mayflower II in Plymouth

The 106-foot ship arrived at the State Pier in Plymouth Thursday and it's expected to open up to the public on Saturday at 9 a.m.

Since the Mayflower II landed in Plymouth in 1957, more than 25 million have stepped on board to visit it, the museum says. The replica had $11.2 million worth of repairs finished in 2020.

Tickets to board the Mayflower II are $19 for adults, $17.10 for seniors and $13 for children.

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Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston University.

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Your boss could be fined $100 for bothering you after work under a newly proposed California law

Your boss could soon be fined for contacting you after hours under new legislation in California.

A proposed bill from San Francisco Assemblyman Matt Haney would make his state the first in the country to give employees the legal right to ignore non-emergency calls and emails once the workday ends.

If the bill becomes law, any employer that violates it could face a fine of at least $100.

Haney, a Democrat, tells CNBC Make It that he was inspired by Australia's new "right to disconnect" law , which is set to be implemented later this year. The bill allows employees to refuse to respond to calls or messages from their bosses during their personal time, with potential fines for employers that breach the rule.

At least 10 other countries including France, Canada and Portugal have laws supporting workers' "right to disconnect." New York City considered a similar proposal in 2018 but didn't adopt it.

The bill has to move through several approvals before it reaches the governor, who would have until September to sign it into law — but if it passes, it would go into effect in January.

What the 'right to disconnect' means — and which workers have it

Haney's bill would require employers to have a clear agreement with their employees establishing what their working hours are and granting them the right to ignore off-hours communication, including on weekends, except in the case of an emergency or for scheduling changes affecting the next 24 hours.

The bill language defines an emergency as an unforeseen situation that threatens an employee, customer, or the public, disrupts or shuts down operations, or causes "physical or environmental damage."

If the boss breaks this agreement three times, employees could report them to California's labor commissioner and they would be subject to fines starting at $100.

The law applies to salaried employees but does not override existing collective bargaining agreements, so unionized workers such as teachers and nurses would continue to follow whatever it says in their contracts about off-hours communication.

Remote employees working for California employers are also covered in the legislation. The bill only regulates employers in California, so remote workers in California reporting to out-of-state employers are not counted in the bill.

Haney says the legislation only applies to managers and their employees, but that could change — so your co-worker who emails you late at night is in the clear (for now).

Companies that routinely violate the law could face fines, but Haney says he doesn't want the legislation to be too prescriptive. Instead, he hopes it encourages employers to have "transparent, upfront" conversations with employees about when and how they work.

The increasingly blurry lines of when people are on or off work have "gotten worse" following the pandemic, Haney points out, as the gradual rise of remote work makes it harder to put a firm stop to the workday. More than half of workers (55%) say they respond to work emails or other messages from work outside of their normal hours, according to a 2023 report from Pew Research Center.

Challenges in making after-hours work communication illegal

The proposed legislation has drawn criticism from employers and other business advocates including the California Chamber of Commerce, which called the bill a "blanket rule" and warned it would be a "step backward for workplace flexibility" in a letter to Haney.

Joanna Starek, an organizational psychologist based in San Francisco, says leaders at some of the organizations she works with — from small startups to Fortune 100 companies — are "equally confused" about how to implement the bill if it's approved.

"If you have thousands of employees spread out across different time zones, how are you defining then coordinating everyone's schedules and the best time to communicate?" says Starek, who is also a senior partner and the chief commercial officer at the leadership consulting firm RHR International.

Even if you all work from the same location, "employees have different personal responsibilities and demands on their time," Starek adds, "That makes it difficult for everyone to align … the law is quite hard to enforce."

Still, she calls the legislation "a step in the right direction."

"People tend to be happier and perform the best when they have clear expectations of their job," Starek adds. "Healthy breaks are a good thing for productivity and our mental health — it's just figuring out what, exactly, those breaks should look like."

Another challenge of implementing the legislation could be the reporting process, according to employment attorney Tom Spiggle.

Complaints against employers who violate an employee's so-called "right to disconnect" could take several months to process and investigate, Spiggle, who has worked in employment law for over 20 years, points out.

"State agencies are great but often understaffed and overworked," he explains. "The chances you're going to get some kind of successful resolution after filing an administrative complaint are pretty low."

Spiggle also isn't confident a $100 fine will be enough to dissuade companies from violating the law.

"You have to commit three offenses before you're fined, and for most organizations, $100 is pretty negligible," he says. "In theory, the law is a great idea, but the enforcement mechanisms as they stand now aren't going to provide enough incentive for employers to follow the rules."

Haney doesn't think giving workers the "right to disconnect" is the sole solution to some of the larger problems plaguing workplaces in the U.S. — but he hopes it helps hold bosses and their employees accountable for setting better work-life boundaries.

"At the end of this, I hope Californians have better work-life balance," he says. "And that this bill cuts down on the stress and anxiety that inevitably comes with being available 24/7."

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Updated: Saturday, April 12, 8:10 p.m. ET: Mostly sunny skies are forecast for Saturday at Augusta National with temperatures set to reach the mid 70s. A few wind gusts to 20 mph may occur between 12-5 p.m. Saturday. Mostly sunny and warmer Sunday, with the temperature climbing into the mid 80s.

Updated: Friday, April 12, 9 a.m. ET: Sunny and dry conditions are forecast throughout the day with a high temperature in the low 70s. Breezy conditions this morning, turning windy by midday with westerly wind gusts of 30-35 mph. Isolated higher peak gusts between 35-40 mph cannot be ruled out between 3-6 p.m.. After a cool start Saturday morning, temperatures will rebound nicely this weekend with highs in the mid 70s Saturday and mid 80s on Sunday amid plentiful sunshine.

Updated: Thursday, April 11, 7:51 p.m. ET: The first round of the Masters has been suspended due to darkness. Round 1 will resume on Friday at 7:50 a.m. with Round 2 tee times beginning as scheduled at 8 a.m.

Updated: Thursday, April 11, 8:11 a.m. ET: First-round tee times are set to begin at 10:30 a.m. off the first tee due to overnight and morning rain.

After a morning of monitoring strong storms that have affected states from Texas to Florida, Masters officials announced the gates will open to the patrons at 9:30 a.m., and honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson will tee off at 10:10, followed by the first tee time in the 89-player field, Jake Knapp and Erik van Rooyen at 10:30.

According to weather.com, thunderstorms are possible around 8:30 a.m., with potentially strong, gusty winds.

Updated: Thursday, April 11, 7 a.m. ET: First-round tee times will be delayed at least an hour because of morning rain. "We continue to monitor the weather closely," read a post from the tournament on X. "Gate openings and tee times have been delayed until further notice. The first round will not begin before 9 a.m."

According to weather.com, it is expected to be cloudy from 7-8 a.m. but there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms from 8-10 a.m.

Updated: Wednesday, April 10 7 p.m. ET : The Masters has issued a weather update, noting that patron admission will be delayed Thursday due to adverse weather conditions expected overnight and into the morning.

"Due to forecasted weather on Thursday, we have decided to delay all gate openings in the morning," the Masters posted on X, formerly Twitter. "All Masters free parking will be closed until further notice while gate openings are delayed. Further updates will be shared no later than 5 a.m. via Masters.com and social channels."

Updated: Wednesday, April 10 10 a.m. ET: AUGUSTA, Ga. – The first round of the 88th Masters Tournament could be affected by inclement weather as dangerous conditions are predicted to arrive early Thursday.

There’s a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms prior to 1 p.m., with wind gusts of 40-45 mph between 8 a.m. ET and noon. That would create potentially dangerous conditions and push back tee times, possibly bringing Friday into play for the conclusion of Round 1.

Last year’s Masters was also affected by weather, with second-round play pushed to Saturday and third-round play pushed to Sunday, when eventual winner Jon Rahm and co-runner-up Brooks Koepka played 30 holes.

Severe weather began slamming the southern United States on Tuesday night, continued into Wednesday and was expected to reach the Augusta area first thing Thursday.

According to the Masters Tournament weather update:

“A cold front is forecast to bring a band of rain and scattered thunderstorms through the region between 6 a.m.-1 p.m. ET Thursday. Heavy rainfall and occasional wind gusts of 40-45 mph are anticipated over this period. A lull in precipitation should occur behind the cold front between 1-4 p.m. ET before scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms drift back into the region for the late afternoon and evening hours.

“Windy conditions persist Friday under mostly sunny skies as a dry and stable airmass settles into the area. Mostly sunny skies can be expected through the weekend with west to southwesterly winds in the 7-15 mph range.”

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms prior to 1 p.m. ET. Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Forecast rainfall: 1-1 1/2 inches. Wind gusts of 40-45 mph between 8 a.m.-noon. Low: 65F High: 77F Winds: S shifting SW 15-25; gusts 30-35 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny and windy. Noticeably less humid. Low: 54F High: 72F Winds: W 15-20; gusts 30 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm. Low: 49F High: 78F Winds: WNW turning W 7-15 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm. Low: 53F High: 84F Winds: W turning SW 7-15 mph.

The Masters has dealt with its share of weather conditions in recent years. The final round of Tiger Woods’ iconic 2019 victory came hours earlier than scheduled to avoid impending storms. Last year’s leaders played 30 holes on Sunday as storms wiped out much of the third round.

This year’s Masters is largely devoid of rainy conditions, with Thursday as the lone exception. According to the official Augusta National weather forecast, there is an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Thursday, with an expected rainfall of 1.00-1.50 inches.

“Isolated light showers are possible Tuesday and Wednesday before rain and thunderstorms arrive early Thursday and continue throughout the morning hours. A cold front is expected to pass through in the early afternoon, with diminishing precipitation chances for the remainder of Thursday. Thunderstorm wind gusts of 40-45 mph will be possible,” the official forecast stated.

Conditions are expected to clear up by Thursday afternoon and stay dry through the rest of the tournament. Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of the official Augusta National weather forecast:

Monday: Mostly sunny. Low: 48F High: 79F Winds: S 7-10 mph
Tuesday : Cloudy with a 25% chance of light showers. Low: 58F High: 77F Winds: SSE 5-10 mph
Wednesday : Cloudy with a 20% chance of light showers during the day and a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Low: 62F High: 80F Winds: S-SE 10-15, gusts up to 20 mph
Thursday : Mostly cloudy with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Windy. Forecast rainfall: 1.00-1.50” Low: 65F High: 78F Winds: S shifting SW 15-20 gusts up to 30 mph
Friday : Mostly sunny and windy; noticeably less humid. Low: 56F High: 73F Winds: WNW 15-20 gusts up to 30 mph
Saturday : Mostly sunny and warm. Low: 50F High: 78F Winds: WNW turning W 7-12 mph
Sunday*: Mostly cloudy. Low: 61F: High 82F Winds: SW 6-13 mph, gusts of 17 mph

*Official Masters forecast not yet available. Sunday’s forecast is via accuweather.com

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The anti-electric vehicle news articles are growing in number. In fact, there is an onslaught of media attempting to belittle any attempts to combat climate change. Theories about a concerted conspiracy perpetrated by the oil and gas industry aside, these articles tend to major on how EVs are not ready for everyday driving use, particularly long-range journeys. The focus tends to be on a terrible trip or charging experience the writer had. So I thought I’d put that to the test and drive an EV from North London to a wedding in Devon and back over a holiday weekend. Read on to find out how awful my experience was.

The Context

First, I should mention some of the articles that inspired me to write this piece. Last year, Conservative broadcaster Iain Dale complained about a tortuous 11-hour journey in his EV, demonstrating how little research he’d done prior to purchasing it, and how he hadn’t taken adequate steps planning the charging for his terror trip. More recently, British food writer Giles Coren proved that he should stick to culinary articles in a piece explaining how he bought the wrong EV and wasn’t able to plan how to charge it properly either. Both these articles, unsurprisingly, were to be found in the right-wing press.

I drove a Tesla Model Y Performance to Devon and back.

What was more of a surprise was when comedy legend, Rowan Atkinson – of Mr Bean and Johnny English fame – waded in last week with an article in more left-leaning publication The Guardian. Despite Atkinson’s citing his electrical engineering academic background, his article was filled with all the debunked myths of the anti-electrification movement. Indeed only a few days later, The Guardian debunked itself with a follow-up from Simon Evans of Carbon Brief . I initially thought Atkinson’s piece was intended to be a parody, but if he had meant his article to be funny, he would have put a joke in it.

The Reality of EV Ownership

All three of these individuals have owned and used EVs, so they can’t be accused of having no personal experience at all. However, their accounts also have a common theme: owning an EV requires a lifestyle adjustment, and you need to do your research about that and the truth behind the marketing hype regarding specifications.

Just as no internal combustion vehicle ever really manages its stated fuel consumption figures, especially in urban areas, the range rating of an EV is mostly fictional. You must get to know what your own EV can really do in different conditions through experience, or you can ask an existing owner, or you can read up in some trusted publications. My general rule of thumb is to assume two thirds of the WLTP rating for a full charge, and aim to charge before you hit 20%. You’ll probably be pleasantly surprised, but that’s better than falling short. Although EV ranges are getting better all the time, it is also true that few EVs can match internal combustion engine (ICE) cars for how far they can go between refueling stops.

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There were long queues for some internal combustion fuel stations during the holiday weekend.

The other related factor is charging. This is where the real cultural shift is visible from ICE to EV. With an ICE, you can generally just stop at the nearest pump when you notice your tank is getting low. However, I was in Scotland recently in an ICE vehicle and this wasn’t quite so simple, with some forecourts closed on Sundays. I’ve also had more than one experience of going to a fossil fuel station mentioned on a satnav map that no longer existed. One had become a massive hole in the ground with nowhere else nearby, which was somewhat perturbing as my car was already in the red zone by that point.

This is not the way to drive an EV. First off, you’re best advised to start any long trip with a full battery. If you have home charging, that’s easy. If there are reliable nearby street chargers, it’s not much harder either. You can’t leave home with a full tank with ICE unless you happen to live on a fuel station forecourt. You also need to plan much more with an EV. Electric car satnavs are getting good at automatically sending you to charge in transit – the BMW i7 I test drove recently did this, and a Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV I was reviewing before that also redirected me adeptly so I didn’t run out of charge.

But you should also do your own research before a long trip using an app such as A Better Route Planner or the mapping systems of charging device suppliers. Armed with the knowledge of which networks are generally to be trusted (again, from research and participation in EV owner groups) plus the real-world range of your car, you can plan a few options along your route and at your destination so you’re ready for any eventualities.

My Terrible Trip To Devon

For my journey to Devon, I borrowed a Model Y Performance, the latest version of Tesla’s market-leading electric SUV . This car is the epitome of a wolf in sheep’s clothing. On the one hand, it’s ridiculously quick, hitting 60mph in just 3.5 seconds, and on to a top speed of 155mph. It also goes round corners in a way that belies its 1,930kg weight. But on the other hand, it’s a family SUV with tons of head room, loads of space for rear passengers, and so much rear luggage space you could almost fit another, smaller car in the back.

Tesla also has a secret weapon – one of the best charging networks around, which is extremely reliable, reasonably priced, and seamless to use. You just arrive in your car, plug in, and charging starts. Your account is then billed automatically via the credit card you signed up with. From a user experience perspective, Tesla Superchargers are hard to beat.

Despite the ubiquity and usability of Tesla’s network, one key factor to consider when considering an EV for long trips, even one from the American brand, is whether you have home charging or nearby street charging. I am lucky to have both. The Ubitricity lamppost chargers on my road cost 40p (50c) per kWh off peak and 43p (54c) peak. So a full charge for the Tesla’s 75kWh battery from empty to full would cost a reasonable £32.25 ($40.55). But my home charging with the Intelligent Octopus electricity supply is just 7.5p (9.4c) per kWh, which would be just £5.63 ($7.08). If you do have home charging, EV driving can be incredibly cheap per mile.

Darts Farm has plenty of Tesla Superchargers and I didn't have to wait to use them both times I ... [+] visited.

The WLTP range rating of the Model Y Performance is 319 miles. In theory, that could give well over 200 miles using my “two thirds” rule of thumb, and my journey to Kingsbridge in Devon was going to be either 237 miles or 215 miles, depending on the route. I could almost have gotten there in one go. But only a masochist drives for over four hours without stopping. If you’re middle aged, there’s only so long you can go before “needing a break”, so lunch halfway, around Bristol, seemed about right.

This was a holiday weekend, with good weather forecast, so I was expecting queues at charging spots. But driving a Tesla, you’ve got three Supercharger choices in the Bristol area. I went for Cribbs Causeway, which has 14 of Tesla’s fastest 250kW V3 chargers. To my surprise, despite having just left a massive traffic jam on the M5 highway, I found there were multiple stalls available at the station. I got on one straight away and 15 minutes later was heading to a nearby lunch spot with an 80% charge after adding 22kWh. Cribbs Causeway is 40p (50c) per kWh most of the time, but 47p (59c) at peak time, which strangely isn’t lunchtime. So the charge cost £8.80 ($11.06).

That 80% capacity would easily have gotten me to Kingsbridge with loads to spare, but the Southwest UK is a bit of a black spot for charging (albeit not in the same league as Wales). I also knew I’d be parking on a street in Kingsbridge with no chargers nearby and would need some range to get to and from the wedding the following day. So I took another quick stop at the rather lovely Darts Farm, also equipped with V3 Superchargers and the same price as Cribbs Causeway. There are 12 stalls at this location and virtually all were free when I arrived, so no queues again. I needed another 24kWh to get back to 80%, which took less than 15 minutes, costing another £9.60 ($12.07).

The Tesla Model Y Performance is a family SUV with acceleration like a supercar.

I arrived in Kingsbridge with 64% battery left – plenty to get to the wedding and back. The day after the ceremony we returned to London. We decided to stop at Darts Farm again on the way back, because it’s a nice location and has a good restaurant attached. Again, no wait for a device, and just enough time to eat before the charge was over and overstay fees kicked in. That was a 30kWh refill costing another £12 ($15.09).

The final stop was my only slight mistake. I thought I’d try out the relatively new Leigh Delamere Tesla location, not realizing it meant doubling back on the highway because the Superchargers are only available when travelling in the other direction, causing a bit of a detour. This station has 16 Tesla V3 stalls operating at 250kW, costing 41p (52c) off peak and 47p (59c) at peak time. Again, they were almost all free, so I put 38kWh back into the car costing £15.58 ($19.59). It only took 25 minutes – enough time for a toilet break, a cup of tea and a snack. However, the detour added about 15 minutes to my journey, and I’d have been better off pushing on to the Membury service stop instead. That only has six 150kW V2 Tesla Superchargers, so might have taken a bit longer to recharge the car. But the overall time might have been a little less.

Not So Terrible, If You Plan

I’ve gone into all this detail to illustrate that you do have to think a bit more when driving an EV. I’d researched my options using the A Better Route Planner app and Tesla’s own Supercharger map. If you don’t like having to plan ahead this might not appeal to you. However, I’ve done similar journeys to Devon before several times in a non-EV, and it didn’t take significantly longer in the Tesla. It was also cheaper. I’d travelled 534 miles and spent £48.76 ($61.31), equating to 9.1p (11c) per mile. At current UK motorway ICE fuel prices (165p / $2.07 per liter), you’d need a car doing over 82 miles per UK gallon (69 miles per US gallon) to be more economical. You won’t find any ICE car that can go from 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds with that kind of fuel economy.

So what was terrible about my journey? Absolutely nothing about the driving or charging experience. The Tesla Model Y was brilliant for the whole weekend, had plenty of space for occupants and luggage, and the range was spot on. There were zero issues with any of the charging locations I chose. They all worked, and I never had to wait. I’m just upset I’ve got nothing to moan about so I can get the same kind of attention as Giles Coren, Iain Dale and Rowan Atkinson. That’s really annoying.

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7. Check in early.

8. De-stress before you arrive.

9. Don't overdo the carry-ons.

10. But do bring your own pillow.

11. Pack plenty of face masks.

12. Noise-canceling headphones are your new best friend.

13. Buckle your seat belt over your blanket.

14. Pack an eye mask.

15. Dress right.

16. Try to relax.

17. Travel blankets exist for a reason.

18. Download some backup movies onto your tablet or laptop.

19. Charge those devices.

20. Load up on podcasts.

21. Stay healthy.

22. Stay hygienic.

23. Get creative.

24. Get productive.

25. Befriend the crew.

26. Pack extra snacks.

27. Adjust your watch.

29. Don't drink.

30. Bring your best conversation.

31. Pack lots of activities for your kids.

32. Practice mindfulness.

33. Combat jet lag.

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