Tag: transport
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Louage: A Systematic Breakdown of Routes in Tunisia
It can be difficult to find information on louages online. This post contains a list of louage routes and stations that we have personally experienced. Read more
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Train travel in India: a practical guide
While there are plenty of difficulties facing independent travelers in India, public transport needn’t be one of them! India has one of the largest and most established rail networks in the world. Although it may seem daunting at first and is not without its challenges, once you’ve mastered India’s trains then traveling around the country Read more
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A guide to public transport in Bangladesh – buses, trains and the Dhaka Metro
Historically, Bangladesh was connected by its waterways. Passenger boats known as ‘launches’ were a major form of public transport in Bangladesh, particularly to cities in the south of the country. However in recent years the construction of a number of bridges across the country’s vast river network has greatly reduced road travel times. While the Read more
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A guide to bus and train travel in Sri Lanka – Kandy to Ella and more
Many visitors to Sri Lanka fall into the trap of forking out large amounts of money for expensive private transfers. While this may be the quickest and most convenient way to get around, it isn’t necessary at all. Sri Lanka’s relatively developed network of bus and train travel means that the whole island can be Read more
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Transport in Gilgit-Baltistan – how to get there and how to get around
The province of Gilgit-Baltistan is one of the most visited in Pakistan, popular with both foreign and domestic tourists. However, transport to and from the region from the rest of Pakistan can sometimes be a little tricky, as can transport within the region itself once you arrive. Check out this quick guide to public transport Read more
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Public transport in Central Asia – a complete guide
Some of the best experiences we had in Central Asia were on public transport. It brings you into direct contact with locals who are often as curious about you and your life as you are of them. From in-depth conversations with the Turkistan football team on the train between Turkistan and Shymkent at 4am, to Read more
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A guide to train travel in Central Asia
Trains are by far the easiest way to get around in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, where there is an extensive inter-city rail network. As well as being relatively comfortable, the trains can be a great way to see the vast landscapes and interact with curious locals. The trains are soviet-style, running very long distances with multiple Read more
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Pamir Highway Road Trip – an honest review and survival guide
The Pamir Highway, otherwise known as M41, is the ultimate road trip in Central Asia. The stretch between Dushanbe and Osh is 1,200km and passes through the Pamir Mountain range, making it one of the highest altitude highways in the world. Because of its remoteness, there is no public transportation. The only ways to travel Read more
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Central American border crossings: a practical guide
We made all of our Central American border crossings using local public transport, mostly by chicken bus. Check out my personal experiences and guide to Central American border crossings below: Mexico-Belize, Belize-Guatemala, Guatemala-El Salvador, El Salvador-Honduras, Honduras-Nicaragua, Nicaragua-Costa Rica, Costa Rica-Panama Mexico – Belize Bacalar to Belize City, crossing at Santa Elena This was the Read more
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Guasaule border crossing: Tegucigalpa to Leon in a day
Honduras to Nicaragua is not the easiest border crossing in the world, but we managed it in the end without too much hassle. Check out our experience of crossing between Tegucigalpa and Leon via the Guasaule border crossing below. If you’re not staying in Tegucigalpa (which isn’t for everyone..) then you will need to find Read more