A long time advocate of independent travel, Acevedo Estefania has published several articles that promote journeys instead of traditional tourism. In her first book “Amtrak’s Best Kept Secret: A guide to traveling the U.S.A. with a Rail Pass,” she shares her insights on how to use the United States Railroad system and the little known Rail Pass to get to know the United States intimately. Full of useful advice for the independent traveler, the guide is based on her research and the 30-day journey that she took with her two children: “Around the United States in 30 Days”.