Transportation

They say “the journey is as important as the destination.” For travelers, this means understanding transport options fully before you arrive. Check out these posts on getting in and around foreign countries for everything you need to know about transportation around the world.

Train Travel from Laos to Thailand

Lumphini Park Orchid

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Taking the train from Vientiane to Bangkok (or vice-versa) is the cheapest and, indeed, the most relaxing way to bridge the gap between the capital cities of Laos and Thailand.

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Travel Australia Cheaply Via Greyhound Bus

Coach from Greyhound Australia

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Whether you purchase a multi-ride pass, or buy one-way tickets as needed, there is no cheaper way to see Australia than via Greyhound bus.

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How to Travel Within Perú

Peru road near Ica

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Getting around in Peru is cheap and relatively painless if you’re flexible and willing to travel overland.

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How to Travel Within Laos

Photos of animals in Laos

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Getting around in Laos isn’t absolutely impossible — although you might feel it is when you’re trapped inside a public Lao bus with dozens of locals.

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How to Get Around in Morocco

Buses and trains in Morocco

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Whether you use buses, trains, taxis or any combination thereof, the experience of getting around in Morocco is about stress-free as you’re going to find in most of the Middle East and North Africa.

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How to Get Around In Israel

Transportation in Tel Aviv, Israel

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Although some Israeli politicians view the state’s small size as an impediment to its national security, it makes traveling within Israel extremely quick and easy.

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How to Country Hop in Southeast Asia

Stunt man in Cambodia

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No matter your preferred mode of transport, traveling between countries in Southeast Asia is quick, safe and won’t put much of a dent in your travel budget.

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China’s Amazing Anji Bamboo Forest

China Grand National Bamboo Forest in Anji, China

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If you’re in Shanghai and need a break from the hustle-bustle and skyscrapers, the Chinese Grand National Bamboo Forest is nearby Anji is without a doubt the most serene place you can travel without getting on a plane.

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Travel Vietnam by Bus With Sinh Cafe

Sinh Tours Vietnam

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While the Sinh Cafe’s buses are far from the most comfortable I’ve traveled in, they are nonetheless the most efficient, cost-effective means of traveling up or down Vietnam’s coast.

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Cheap Flights: Tips and Tricks

Tips for cheap flights

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Search airline websites directly to find the best and most current flight deals. Avoid mainstream fare aggregators like Expedia, Orbitz or Travelocity in favor of specialized ones that pull up a wider variety of fares or take advantage of youth or student status.

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