For a country that has always been proud of its history, America has the reputation of leaving behind one of its most important cultural artifacts. Project yourself back to the end of the 19th Century: merchandises, food, people and machines, zipping (although chugging would perhaps be a more apt term) across the Great Plains and the Manufacturing Belt.

When finals are done and papers are handed in, whether you are headed home or to St. Barths for winter break, chances are you are doing it with a smile on your face. That is, until pain strikes. For many travelers, the process can be a real pain in the neck—both figuratively and literally. Between [...]