5 travel types for every bucket list
If you fancy yourself as a bit of an intrepid explorer, it’s only right that you try a variety of weird and wonderful travel methods whilst on your travels. If you’ve got a bucket list which needs filling up, why not reserve some space to try out some of the wildest ways to hit the road.
In this post, the team from PassSmart.com swap life on the road to bring you a few travel ideas which you might want to add to your bucket list. Go off the beaten path and have fun whilst your doing it!
Do it like the locals
Bamboo train
The locals in Cambodia have come up with a rather novel way to get from A to B, but you’ll have to be pretty brave to try it. The bamboo train does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s a platform, made of bamboo, mounted above the railway track.
The story goes that the locals got so tired of waiting for unreliable trains that they built one themselves. Don’t worry though, if you’re planning on having a go, the locals know exactly when the trains are due and can get off and dismantle the bamboo train in a matter of seconds.
Monte Taboggan
These traditional toboggan rides are enjoyed by tourists to Madeira every year. This mode of transport has been used in the country since 1850 and provides visitors and locals alike the chance to experience a thrill-seeking ride. You’ll sit in a wicker sledge mounted on wooden runners and be guided around the narrow winding streets of Funchal by two locals dressed in white. What more could you want?
A classic Cuban car
Cuba is known for its white sandy beaches, bright blue sea and vintage American cars. When visiting the city of Havana, you’ll find colourful street carnivals, friendly locals and hundreds of vibrant 1950s vehicles.
You might struggle to get to grips with the controls yourself, but, for a few pesos, a local will be more than happy to show you the city from their vintage ride.
Jumbo ride
We all know about Tuk-Tuk rides, but Jumbos are their older, bigger brothers. They’re widely used in Laos and can seat up to 6 passengers in the carriage at the back.
Your ride will be a little bumpy, but you’ll be able to see the sights from the best view in the house.
Jitney bus
They’re the transport of choice for filipino locals and, if you don’t mind sharing, are one of the cheapest ways to get from A to B in the bustling capital of Manila.
Jitney drivers have to be ruthless, so don’t be concerned if one of their main stops is in the middle of a busy roundabout or at the edge of a busy junction.
