Discover unusual modes of transport from around the world! Sleighs, camels, and duck boats.
Authors / photo source: Eugène H./Pixabay и Viola '/Pixabay
Summary:
- Travel on unusual trains in India, Germany and Cambodia.
- Experience unusual buses in Colombia, Panama and Cuba.
- Carry unusual boats in Brazil, Bangladesh and the Philippines.
- Experience the local flavour of pack transport in Egypt, India and Finland.
- Enjoy a sleigh ride in Russia, Finland and Madeira.
hen we think of travelling, planes, trains, cars and buses usually come to mind. However, in different parts of the world you can find unusual vehicles that are an integral part of the local culture and reflect the unique traditions and characteristics of the region. These modes of transport make travelling not just a means of transport, but a true adventure, opening up new facets of other peoples' lives.
Travel on unusual trains in India, Germany and Cambodia.
Authors / photo source: Guido Mengelberg/Pixabay.
Unusual trains can be found in countries all over the world. Cambodia runs ‘norris’ — bamboo platforms on railway tracks used for short journeys. In India, ‘toy trains’ such as the Himalayan Railway train are popular. And Japan has the maglev, which is a magnetic cushion train that uses magnetic attraction to make it float above the tracks. Not to be forgotten is the Schwebebahn train in Germany, which runs upside down on the Suspension Railway.
Experience unusual buses in Colombia, Panama and Cuba.
Authors / photo source: Taniab/Unsplash.
In some countries you can find very unusual buses. For example, in Colombia there are ‘chivas’ — colourful buses decorated with bright ornaments and music. In Latin America, especially in Panama, the brightly coloured ‘diablo rojo’ buses are popular, which translates as ‘red devil’ and are not only transport, but also part of the local culture. And in Cuba there is an unusual ‘camel bus’, a vehicle that combines a lorry and a bus and is named for its peculiar body shape.
Carry unusual boats in Brazil, Bangladesh and the Philippines.
Authors / photo source: Neil Morrell/Pixabay.
In Venice, gondolas and water taxis replace the usual land transport. In Brazil, Amazonian boats are used for travelling, where passengers sit in real hammocks. In the Philippines, you can find ‘banga’ — traditional boats with balancing structures on the sides, which makes them stable on the waves. In Bangladesh, ‘riverboats’ are popular for travelling along the country's many water canals, while in the UK, duck boats have been fitted with wheels and can now be found on the country's roads.
Experience the local flavour of pack transport in Egypt, India and Finland.
Authors / photo source: Sunè Theron/Pixabay.
In many countries, animals are used as a means of transport. In Egypt and Morocco, camels are popular for travelling across the desert. In Thailand and India, elephants can be found, which are used for travelling in jungles and rugged terrain. In Mongolia and Central Asia, horses and yaks are popular and are traditional transport in mountainous regions.
Enjoy a sleigh ride in Russia, Finland and Madeira.
Authors / photo source: Viola '/Pixabay.
In some countries with cold climates, sled sleds are popular. In Russia and Canada, for example, dog sleds are used for travelling in the snow. In Finland and Norway, reindeer sleds are popular as part of local winter traditions. And in Madeira, up until the 20th century, there was only one way to get transport to the capital, Funchal — the toboggan sledge. The transport is accompanied by men in straw hats and white coloured suits. This 2 kilometre route still exists today as a tourist attraction.
Travelling around the world, there are many amazing modes of transport, but for convenience and comfort, it is best to opt for an airport transfer. This will allow you to get to your desired destination quickly and without unnecessary transfers, enjoying a stress-free and worry-free journey. Travel with an airport transfer and see its benefits for yourself!
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