3. 1.traghetto, venice
Along the 3.5km stretch of Venice’s Grand Canal there are
just three bridges,these no-frills boats get passengers from
one side of the canal to the other for a meagre fee. (meaning
‘ferry’ in Italian) . Each boat is rowed by two oarsmen- one
at the bow and one behind the passengers, as in a gondola.
4. 2.bamboo train, cambodia
Those with a strong constitution may want to ride a Cambodian
bamboo train – known locally as a nori. Passengers sit on a
makeshift bamboo ‘train’ (basically just a bamboo platform)
powered by an electric generator engine, perched just inches
above the railway tracks and travelling at up to 40km/h.
5. 3. duck, london
DUCK,are trucks that were designed by the American military
during World War II to transport equipment and troops over
both land and water. Nowadays, can take a trip in a DUKW On a
tour you’ll drive past famous London landmarks before
dramatically launching into the River Thames to get a view
from the water.
6. 4.dog sleds, alaska
This is dog sledding—and it's not only an Alaskan tradition,
but also a state obsession, one that's celebrated every March
with the running of the 1,150-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race
from Anchorage to Nome.The best time to go sledding in
Alaskais January-March, as lack of snow in the summer means
you’re likely to be pulled by the dogs on a wheeled sledge.
7. 5.longtail boat, thailand
Longtail boats are an icon of Thailand. Originally they were
used in the canals that ran through Bangkok – As the name
suggests, they are long and slim – the ideal shape for canal
cruising – due to the long rod in the back of the boat which
holds up the motor. Locals use these boats like public
transport and riding one is an experience you can’t miss on a
trip to the country.
