One great thing about Asia is that there is always something new to see, cultures to experience and great adventures to test yourself with no matter how many times you’ve visited a particular place.  You can learn a country’s local language and taste the local dishes.

Personally, I try to immerse myself in every country’s culture and way of life.  This is why I also make sure that I get to ride on the various modes of transportation in each country most especially the unique ones.  But I would have to say that it is quite a different experience to get a full view of a thriving city from a cable car.  The wind will be blowing on your face and your eyes will be the ones doing the traveling for a change.

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I love Thailand! I love the food, culture, the people, and all its interesting places. I also enjoy staying in their nice hotels like Banyan Tree Hotel Bangkok located at South Sathorn Road.

But this country is not only known for all these exciting things. It also has a notorious reputation when it comes to congested roads and pesky traffic jams.

This is why it important to know the various means of transportation that you can take in Thailand so that you can maximize your visit. First of all, keep in mind that there are so many ways to get around Thailand and that the key to appreciating the “real” Thailand is not to be confined to see only the popular tourist areas but also visit roads that are less travelled. This is where the different modes of transport can come in as some roads are accessible only to selected vehicles.

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Traveling can really be fun, exhilarating, and exciting! You get to visit new places, try out new cuisines, experience different cultures and, of course, meet people then eventually make new friends. Plus, you can stay in really nice hotels like the Ascott Jakarta Hotel.

You will live through these and more during your trip to Indonesia. But before you head to the nearest restaurant, visit the museum, go on that tour or explore every corner of this energetic city, it is highly advisable to familiarize yourself with the various modes of transportation that you can take in Indonesia so that you can save time, money and most especially to ensure your safety.

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A few Asian countries can boast of first world-levels of transportation in terms of speed, safety, and efficiency. Some Asian countries use native ingenuity to convert western modes of transport into practical vehicles for their local environment. Still other Asian countries continue to operate traditional vessels and vehicles as part of their centuries-old culture, not to mention their value as tourist attractions.

When visiting Asia, take time to visit the sights aboard these unique transports.

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Posted in Asia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Transportation |

The delightful thing about Hong Kong is that everything is packed within 1000 square kilometers (excluding the New Territories). So not only is everything within reach by at most two hours, but the city government and various transport corporations has provided many ways in which to get there. And even though HK is too humid and hot to be a true walking city, plenty of public transports are air-conditioned to cool you down.

Octopus Card

Upon landing in Hong Kong International Airport, immediately head to the customer assistance desk and purchase an Octopus card for HK$ 300. This will be sufficient for a week-long stay. The Octopus card, as suggested by its multi-armed name, is universal payment system which reaches out to all levels of public transport, from MTR stations, buses, trams, ferries, and other transports, to even convenience stores and vending machines for small purchases. It is simply tapped on the recognition pad to register the payment. It can be reloaded in convenience stores or MTR ticket machines. For a city that accepts only exact change in its public transport systems, the Octopus card is a very convenient way to enjoy traveling within the city.

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