The most famous boat in the world, featured in romantic novels and movies, has a long history which makes it all the more special. A…
Dog sledding in Alaska
Alaska’s population is small over a very large geographic area, so geographic differences mean that no single transportation strategy works for the state as a…
The world’s shortest subway: Haifa’s unique subway
The Carmelite subway in Haifa is a unique place! It is the only underground means of public transportation in all of Israel.
A magnetic cushion train
Magnetic cushion trains, maglevs, are the fastest type of ground-based public transport. Although only three small tracks have been put into operation so far
Bamboo railroad
The railroad in Cambodia was in a sad state for many decades. Trains seldom traveled between settlements. Trains were constantly breaking down and derailing.
Floating bus – the most unusual public transport
Looking at such an unusual form of public transport, one wonders whether it is a bus or a ship. But, in fact, it can safely be called both
Suspended tramway
The Wuppertal Suspension Railway was opened on March 1, 1901 – 120 years ago. Since then a lot of water has flowed into the Wuppertal over which it passes
Hovercrafts
In 1959, an unusual vessel with a strange superstructure in the center of the hull appeared in the English Channel. Having started from France
Journey on a cane boat in the footsteps of the ancient Egyptians
On the shores of Lake Varna (near the city of Varna) in Bulgaria, an unusual boat is being built. A group of enthusiasts from European countries, as well as activists from Bolivia