Trip: Travel-transport
There are [12] stories from my trip: Travel-transport
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO | Tuesday, 8 May 2012 | Views [103]
Every tropical destination has its ideal times to visit. But
it does come down to if you would prefer to avoid crowds, or avoid rain.
Trinidad and Tobago isn’t as susceptible to severe storms as
northern islands, as they sit outside the hurricane ... Read more >
Tags: caribbean, travel-transport, trinidad and tobago
TANZANIA | Tuesday, 8 May 2012 | Views [176]

Tanzania is a hub of activity in East
Africa. It is a large country. From the Serengeti
in the north to Dar es Salaam on the coast, getting around can be daunting if
you don’t have a tour organised. So if you are planning a trip, think ahead
when ... Read more >
Tags: africa, tanzania, travel-transport
QATAR | Thursday, 3 May 2012 | Views [145]

Navigating Qatar can be a challenge. The country has one of the highest rate of roadway deaths in the world. Part of the problem is the large number of road projects, speeding and frequent roundabouts. The good news is conditions have improved a ... Read more >
Tags: middle east, qatar, travel-transport
PANAMA | Thursday, 3 May 2012 | Views [140]

Diablos Rojos are the colourful former school buses that are seen everywhere in Panama, they are the principle form of local transport, costing a measly 25c for a one way fare. Travel on these local buses is not recommended because
they do not follow ... Read more >
Tags: central america, panama, travel-transport
OMAN | Thursday, 3 May 2012 | Views [244]

Driving in Oman isn’t the Mad Max adventure it can be in other Middle Eastern
countries but driving standards do differ from those in most western countries.
Aggressive tailgating and sometimes spectacularly inappropriate driving
far beyond ... Read more >
Tags: middle east, oman, travel-transport
NIGERIA | Tuesday, 1 May 2012 | Views [172]

Getting around in
Nigeria can be really difficult, because of bad infrastructure and criminal
elements. Travelers should know
first and foremost that Nigeria has a lot of traffic. Like, a lot, a lot. Epic
traffic jams can turn a five-minute trip ... Read more >
Tags: africa, nigeria, travel-transport
ZAMBIA | Wednesday, 4 Apr 2012 | Views [141]

By far the
most dangerous part of Zambia are the borders with Angola, Mozambique and
the Democratic Republic of Congo. You should seriously reconsider your need to
travel to these areas as the risk of landmines is very high.
Not surprisingly, ... Read more >
Tags: africa, travel-transport, zambia
NICARAGUA | Thursday, 29 Mar 2012 | Views [199]

Mention Nicaragua and you may conjure
images of violent coups, sneering guerillas, and cold-blooded drug henchmen.
But did you know that it has less violent crime than its neighbours, and in
fact, is considered one of the most peaceful countries ... Read more >
Tags: central america, nicaragua, travel-crime
NICARAGUA | Thursday, 29 Mar 2012 | Views [124]

The
most authentic way to travel around Nicaragua (and most Central American
countries, for that matter) are on the public people movers, nicknamed “chicken
buses”. These old, decommissioned American school buses rattle and lurch like a
dilapidated ... Read more >
Tags: central america, nicaragua, travel-transport
GUATEMALA | Thursday, 22 Mar 2012 | Views [711]

They're just so freaking colorful; how can you not want to take a ride on one of these old American school buses while backpacking around Guatemala, or any Central American country for that matter? Being painted in a rainbow of ... Read more >
Tags: bus, central america, guatemala, travel-transport
WORLDWIDE | Monday, 13 Feb 2012 | Views [530]

The sinking of the Costa Concordia has prompted many
people to ask this question. The simple answer is ‘yes’, if you’re prepared and
take reasonable steps to look after your own safety. You’ll find practical tips
on how to do that below.
Sensibly, ... Read more >
Tags: cruising, travel-safety, travel-transport, worldwide
LESOTHO | Thursday, 22 Dec 2011 | Views [308]

Unspoiled landscapes, rugged mountain trails and rural retreats are the major drawcards for travellers to Lesotho. Unfortunately, getting to these isolated spots means braving some challenging roads and dodgy drivers. For the most part major roads ... Read more >
Tags: africa, lesotho, travel-tips, travel-transport