Transport
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A Complete Transport Guide: Taipei
So, you’ve found yourself in the beating heart of Taiwanese culture, history and heritage, and have no idea how to navigate your way through the mazes of bubble tea stores and night markets. Fortunately, figuring out transport in a bustling metropolis like Taipei doesn’t have to be so overwhelming. As Taiwan’s vibrant capital, Taipei boasts a highly efficient and well-connected transportation system that makes exploring its mix of modern skyscrapers, historic temples, and lush green spaces easier than most places in Asia! Whether you’re planning to visit the iconic Taipei 101, indulge in night market delights, or escape to serene mountain trails, this guide will provide you with everything you…
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The Ultimate Transport Guide: Seoul
Welcome wanderers and travellers to the vibrant city where ancient traditions intertwine with futuristic marvels. In this urban jungle of lights, flavours and spirituality, navigating your way through the concrete maze can seem quite daunting! Though worry not intrepid travellers, for I’ve assembled the ultimate Seoul transport guide! Here is your passport to zip seamlessly between palaces and street markets through historic neighbourhoods and futuristic hubs. Get ready to hop on, tap in, and glide through this vibrant city like a local. So in that case, here is everything you need to know about transport in Seoul! This article may contain affiliate links which I may be compensated for at…
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Backpacks vs Suitcases: Which is Best?
Whether you’re headed on a month-long adventure through the hotspots of South East Asia or a short weekend getaway on the sunny beaches of the Med or Florida, everyone must face the monotonous task that we all wish we could avoid, packing! But before you pick out your skimpiest bikinis or tasteless Hawaiian shirts, there’s an important decision you have to make, how are you going to carry all your luggage? This all-important choice usually boils down to two options; backpacks or suitcases, but which is best? A very important question, and a decision which can make or break a vacation! So in that case, let’s take a look at…
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Why Buses Are the Best Way to Travel
While moving between any random A to B anywhere in the world, what’s your preferred method of travel? Usually, there are many things to consider. What distance are you covering? How comfortable is it? Where can you travel to? And most important of all for budget travellers, is it cheap? Though there are plenty of options available in today’s modern jet-set world, one of the oldest and most faithful forms of transportation still remains the all-around best. In the eyes of many, the good old fashioned bus is still by far the best form of travel, and here’s why. Buses are the Cheapest Form of Travel Hands down, buses are…
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The Ultimate Guide to Trains in China
The train has been a consistently reliable form of travel across many nations for centuries, and one that’s still used by travellers today. China shares the same opinion too, with a considerable rail system that is spread over its vast territories. If you were told to picture the scene inside a typical Chinese train, odds are you’d see smoke-filled carriages, stacks of bodies piled on top of each other, chickens running loose and deafening yells of intensely ranting locals. But what’s it really like? In this article, we’ll explore every aspect of Chinese trains and look at everything from comfort to speed. We’ll also look at the different types of…
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The Ultimate Beijing Guide: Transport
One of the biggest downfalls of backpacking cities is the sheer size and distance needed to travel from A to B. Everything is spread out far and wide requiring a network of different transport to get there. Despite the horrendously enormous size of Beijing and its surrounding burrows, it’s surprising to find such an efficient and in many ways, reliable range of options to travel throughout the city. Like many major cities, a number of travel options are interlinked, paid for through the same transport card. The city holds every form of transport imaginable, all of which range in speed, reliability and price. These factors can vary considerably and are…
