Comments on: 7 Crazy Transit Rides You Should Try Before You Die

By: sm hudson

sm hudson — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:40:52 +0000

Just revisited this delightful entry. I am most struck by the faces of humanity enjoying each other in their journey through life. Thanks again.

By: Richard E. Poulin III

Richard E. Poulin III — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:55:30 +0000

Thailand and India have some the strangest, most unique, and scarest transportation systems I have ever seen. Although, the transportation systems are fun for the tourist who visit, for the locals and expats it is a nightmare and a risk to safety.

The governments try to take action, but I think the citizens need to be educated on the dangers and how to make transportation safer by everyone working together.

I do not see any of this changing soon though.

By: Gavin Hudson

Gavin Hudson — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:37:35 +0000

@Cindy: Thanks! This is definitely an eighth! Here’s a link to the Cog Railway, the highest train in the world.

http://www.cograilway.com/

By: Taichi Nomura

Taichi Nomura — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:25:06 +0000

I’m very inteterested in world transit

By: cindy marin

cindy marin — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:05:21 +0000

what happened to the infamous cog railway in colorado springs?

By: Gregory Peterson

Gregory Peterson — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:55:08 +0000

If you’re traveling through New Mexico, you might want to take the tram up to Sandia Peak on the east edge of Albuquerque, the city’s escape the heat summer playground and the neighborhood ski resort in the winter.

If you’re lucky, you can see people jump off and paraglide down. Don’t come April 14-17 though. It’s maintenance time. It’s the windy season anyway.

Remember, it’s over 10,000 feet above sea level, so you might feel a little giddy if you’re not use to the altitude. Take a sweater if you plan to watch the sunset…hard to remember in the summer, when the city a mile below is at 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

http://www.sandiapeak.com/

If you want to hoof it up the mountain, there is La Luz trail. Not much of a challenge to mountain climbers, but if you’re a little out of shape, take lots of water, a snack, and maybe a space blanket and a cell phone. Stay on the trail. Don’t feed the cute little critters anywhere in the Southwest.

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7 Eco-Wonders You Should See Before You Die : EcoWorldly — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:00:33 +0000

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By: Flawed Gent

Flawed Gent — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:46:56 +0000

for its noise, smell and danger bangkok’s khlong saen saeb gets my vote.

http://bangkokparlour.blogspot.com/2008/02/khlong-saen-saeb.html

By: Gavin Hudson

Gavin Hudson — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:57:28 +0000

Great recommendations! Keep ‘em coming.

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 03:10:28 +0000

Nice post, Gavin.

If you haven’t already, I strongly recommend Michael Pallen’s very funny documentary series called “Pole to Pole.” Pallen (of Monty Python fame/ Stuttering Ken from a Fish Called Wanda)went from the south pole to the north pole (or v/v) using only public transportation.

He made another series where he went around the world using public transit. Very funny and educational stuff. Highly recommended!