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Arguably the most out-dated mode of transport
in this article, travelling by tractor is no less fun for
its rough and rural charm. In fact, it’s probably the
most reliable way to get across Cape Kidnappers - a
bird sanctuary along the coast of Hawke’s Bay in
New Zealand; the Cape itself is a rather craggy spot
that can become quite inaccessible at high tide.
Gannet Beach Adventures offers a leisurely four-
hour ride on a trailer hitched to an old farm tractor,
allowing you to get up close and personal with these
fascinating birds in a unique way.
Taking the bus might not seem like the most exotic
way to get about for most people, but this is before
experiencing the buses that Brazil offers. Brazilian
buses pride themselves on upholding a luxurious
experience, with the most expensive buses – the
leitos
(sleeping buses) – allowing passengers to recline
their seats and stretch their legs. We should also
probably point out that you definitely get what you
pay for, with most leitos costing far more than the
(standard) or semi-leitos buses. A worthy cost to travel
in affordable luxury and opulence.
In many ways, the streetcars (never call them trolleys,
especially not in front of locals!) in New Orleans are
very much like the city itself - large, loud and with
plenty of cultural charm. Comprised of five lines –
Canal Street, Riverfront, St. Charles Avenue, Loyola/UPT
and St. Claude Line, – these streetcars will always take
you where you need to go. Unless you’re staying for a
month, you should probably buy one of the $9 three-
day “Jazzy Passes” at one of the many fare machines on
New Orleans’ streetcars. Even if you’re only staying a
weekend, they soon pay for themselves.
TRACTORS IN NEW ZEALAND
LEITOS IN BRAZIL
STREETCARS IN NEW ORLEANS, USA
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Arguably the most out-dated mode of transport
in this article, travelling by tractor is no less fun for
its rough and rural charm. In fact, it’s probably the
most reliable way to get across Cape Kidnappers - a
bird sanctuary along the coast of Hawke’s Bay in
New Zealand; the Cape itself is a rather craggy spot
that can become quite inaccessible at high tide.
Gannet Beach Adventures offers a leisurely four-
hour ride on a trailer hitched to an old farm tractor,
allowing you to get up close and personal with these
fascinating birds in a unique way.
Taking the bus might not seem like the most exotic
way to get about for most people, but this is before
experiencing the buses that Brazil offers. Brazilian
buses pride themselves on upholding a luxurious
experience, with the most expensive buses – the
leitos
(sleeping buses) – allowing passengers to recline
their seats and stretch their legs. We should also
probably point out that you definitely get what you
pay for, with most leitos costing far more than the
(standard) or semi-leitos buses. A worthy cost to travel
in affordable luxury and opulence.
In many ways, the streetcars (never call them trolleys,
especially not in front of locals!) in New Orleans are
very much like the city itself - large, loud and with
plenty of cultural charm. Comprised of five lines –
Canal Street, Riverfront, St. Charles Avenue, Loyola/UPT
and St. Claude Line, – these streetcars will always take
you where you need to go. Unless you’re staying for a
month, you should probably buy one of the $9 three-
day “Jazzy Passes” at one of the many fare machines on
New Orleans’ streetcars. Even if you’re only staying a
weekend, they soon pay for themselves.
TRACTORS IN NEW ZEALAND
LEITOS IN BRAZIL
STREETCARS IN NEW ORLEANS, USA
