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Travelling the world is quite a thrilling experience, and trains, cars, planes and buses aren’t the only way to
get around. There are lots of other unique and unusual modes of transport from around the world. From
trains made of bamboo to sleds pulled by reindeer, these types of transport are sure to be a memorable
experience.
“Schwebebahn”) is the oldest electric elevated
railway with hanging cars. It was built using 19,200
tonnes of steel. Over 85,000 passengers use it
every day to travel around Wuppertal.
Coco Taxi – Havana, Cuba
can be seen in Havana and in Varadero. They are
faster and less expensive than regular taxis. The
black taxis are used by locals, while the yellow
ones are used by tourists.
Monte Toboggan – Madeira, Portugal
transportation started as a fast and fun way of
getting down the hill from Monte to Funchal.
Wicker toboggans can be found near the Nossa
Senhora do Monte Church. From here, you can slide
down the 2 km curved street, which takes about 10
minutes. It is a wonderful and exhilarating
experience.
nori) are made up of an electric generator and a
makeshift bamboo platform as seating. They run
along the railway tracks at speeds of up to
40km/h. While the unmaintained tracks make for
a bumpy ride, the fares are low and this is a once
in a lifetime experience.
This isn’t your regular train to the airport. The
Maglev (short for Magnetic Levitation) is something
more. It can take its 30km journey to Pudong
Airport in just 7 minutes, using magnetic repulsion
to keep itself inches above the track, and can reach
speeds of up to 431km/h.
DUKW – London, U K
American military during World War II to run over
both land and water. Known as DUKW
(pronounced ‘duck’) now offer rides past famous
London landmarks before launching into the River
Thames to get views from the water.
Dog Sleds – Alaska, USA
sleds being pulled by packs of 4 to 6 trained
dogs. You can glide across the ice and through
snow via a variety of types of sleds. This mode of
transportation is celebrated each year with a
1,150-mile race from Anchorage to Nome.
Gondola – Venice, Italy
Venice is famous for its large network of canals,
and the best way to get around them is by using a
traditional wood-carved gondola boat They are the
perfect way to see a lot of the city’s attractions.
However, gondolas today are mostly reserved for
tourists; locals favour the somewhat less
glamorous Traghetto.
Peru
If you’re visiting Lake Titicaca, one of the best
ways to get across this vast and beautiful stretch
of water, is aboard the iconic Totora Boats.
Fashioned from dried bundles of Totora reeds by
Uros who live on the lake, they resemble
dragons.
moves up and down a hill) can be found around
the world, but the Tünel is quite unique. Opened
in 1874, it lies underground and covers the 60m
between the quarters of Karakoy and Beyoglu in
Istanbul.
area is inhabited by the Sami people, and they often
use the reindeer to pull sleds along the snow.
Felucca Boats – Egypt
Feluccas are traditional wooden sailing boats
used on the Nile and the Red Sea in Egypt. Their
lateen-rigged sails move the boat slowly, giving
you lots of time to appreciate the beauty of the
Nile at a quieter pace.
Trams in France
building new, high-tech streetcar lines as
central elements in urban redevelopment.
And they haven’t forgotten any of the French
flair the world has come to love.
Trolley Bus in Russia
efficient, but also slow so they are not always a
convenient way to get around the imperial city.
Aerial tramway in Klein Matterhorn,
Switzerland
An aerial lift is a means of cable transport in
which cabins, cars, gondolas or open chairs are
hauled above the ground by means of one or
more cables. Aerial lift systems are frequently
employed in mountainous territory where roads
are relatively difficult to build and often found in
touristic landmarks.
The Terra Bus wheeled vehicle is one of the few
snow coach type vehicles currently produced. It is
an all-wheel-drive, three axle, off-road bus which is
specially constructed for use in Arctic climates by
the Canadian specialty vehicle manufacturer
Foremost, based in Calgary.
Rica
through the treetops hundreds of meters in the
air with a chance to spot some of the country’s
diverse wildlife.Though many of Costa Rica’s
national parks offer canopy tours, the best are in
Monteverde, Arenal and Manuel Antonio.
House boat in India
most relaxing and unique methods of travel to be
found in India. Although modern Kettuvallams serve
principally as a tourist attraction, these boats have a
long history deeply tied to the economy of Kerala.
Elephant in Luang Prabang, Laos
Often at the entrance there are a group of
elephants you can ride and feed, convenient if you
can’t be bothered going on a formal tour to one
of the nearby elephant camps.
Tanga in Faisalabad, Pakistan
but riding tangah is a great experience. This is a
kind of cart powered by one or two horses.
Because of the wooden wheels, do not expect it
to be comfortable ride but expect it to give a
great experience.
transport where ten people can travel on the side
of a two-wheeled vehicle and it is a common site
in many areas of Mindanao, in southern
Philippines.
before the BTS, MRT and colourful taxis took over.
Cyclo in Vietnam
appeared in Vietnam during the French colonial
period after a failed attempt to introduce
rickshaws. A double seat (for Vietnamese – an
average foreigner would find riding with a
companion a bit of a squeeze) is supported by
the two front wheels, with the driver sitting
behind.
Conclusion
It is not only a place that attracts tourists but also the unusual modes of transport found there. So, what
are you waiting for? Book your tickets and get going to explore these unusual modes of transport.

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