I booked a first-class seat on a train from Paris to Barcelona for $177, and I didn't even care that it was 5 hours longer than the flight

I paid $177 for a first-class train ticket from Paris to Barcelona. Although it was longer than a flight, it was a greener, less burdensome option.

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