A visit to Asia is imperative to discover the various and most unusual local modes of transport. Thailand's famous tuk-tuk is an emblematic figure of the country. Moreover, this way of moving is widely adopted in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and India. This motorized tricycle is designed from a motorcycle, and it is, in addition to ►
A visit to Asia is imperative to discover the various and most unusual local modes of transport. Thailand's famous tuk-tuk is an emblematic figure of the country. Moreover, this way of moving is widely adopted in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and India. This motorized tricycle is designed from a motorcycle, and it is, in addition to that, equipped with a cart covered with a hood. This vehicle can accommodate 3 to 4 people and is much less expensive than taxis. On the Indian side, the Rickshaw is the equivalent of the Thai tuk-tuk. In this case, the tricycle can be either motorized or without a motor. Nevertheless, its standard version indicates that it is guided by a bicycle, and in the more modern version, a scooter or motorcycle is used to push the machine. In addition, you should know that in India, most of these vehicles serve as taxis for tourists and locals. It makes the discovery of the country different and even more enjoyable. In Cambodia, there is the tuk-tuk and the bamboo train. This mode of transport is rather authentic, and you have to go a few kilometers from Battambang to travel on the bamboo train. This one runs on railway tracks, and although locals call it a train, it's good to know that a boat engine propels bamboo slabs. In addition, when another vehicle comes in front, the one with the fewest passengers must make room for the other by removing them from the rails. It is a unique experience to live. In the Philippines, jeepneys are famous buses that, as the name suggests, are converted and customized jeeps. The Americans used these jeeps during the Second World War, and when the latter abandoned them, the locals used them as a means of transport. Much further away from sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar puts the spotlight on bush taxi tours. This mode of transportation is presented as an urban collective taxi. Moreover, you should know that African countries such as Senegal or Burkina Faso also use it because the urban collective taxi is highly economical and can transport about ten passengers. Then, those who go to Latin America can take a ride in a coco taxi. To do that, you have to go to Cuba. This means of locomotion is easily recognizable since it is yellow and has a round shape similar to a coconut. Nevertheless, it can only carry a small number of passengers. In reality, like the tuk-tuk or Rickshaw, this vehicle has two wheels and can hold a maximum of 3 passengers. In addition, Latin America, Guatemala, Panama, and Venezuela have adopted chicken buses for many years. These old American school buses have been fitted out and decorated in garish colors with original patterns. There, expect to make visits with music since many drivers equip their vehicles with super powerful Sonos and play Latin music. On the Peruvian side, Totora's boats are incredible and deserve to be discovered. They are made with plant fibers. To experience this means of locomotion, you have to make a detour to Lake Titicaca. Tourists will be able to see Indian communities making the boats using totora, a plant from the same family as reeds. In addition, these traditional dragon-headed boats are impressive. Finally, in Europe, you have to go to Berlin to travel aboard the Trabi, an iconic mass-produced car. Highly colorful, this vehicle allows tourists to visit the most historic sites of Berlin. In Venice, the experience not to be missed is the simply fantastic gondola ride. ◄
