Tag Archives: transportation

Hong Kong Trams

One of the cheapest but most interesting ways to see the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong street life is from the top deck of one the double decker trams that slowly travel up and down Harcourt Road. They cost … Continue reading

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Microgliding over Mount Buffalo in Victoria

Microgliding or Microlighting over Mount Buffalo in Victoria. Is a cross between flying and hang gliding. You use a motor engine to get the machine up into the air and then once at a suitable height turn the engine off … Continue reading

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How to get around Bangkok

Forget the tuk tuks; they’re dangerous, smelly and overpriced. Forget the motorcycles; they’re dangerous and lack aircon. Forget taxi’s; they get stuck in traffic and are not always easy to find. I will not even mention the stinking, death traps … Continue reading

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Jakarta Kota Train Station

Jakarta Kota Station is the terminal train station, located in the old city area of Jakarta, known as Kota. It is not far from Fatahillah Square and several museums, so worth a quick look if you are in the area.

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