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A Party on my Delayed MUNI BusWritten on 8 May, 2010 at 14:13 in ...United States..., ..Parties, California, Featured Stories, San Francisco, The Americas, Transportation | viewed 401 times | No Comments
 NextMuni.com says my bus arrives in 18 minutes and the next one comes in 32 minutes. Next I check it’s 9 minutes and 23. Then the ETA jumps up to 12/18…then 13/16…and finally 4/4. By the time I get to... (Continue reading) Waterfalls, Train Rides, an Old Friend and Relaxation on the River KwaiWritten on 21 Aug, 2009 at 16:44 in ...Thailand, Kanchanaburi, Transportation | viewed 150 times | 1 Comment
 Based on the recommendation of Claire, our Scottish friend that we keep on traveling with, we went straight from the Bangkok airport to the bus station to head to Kanchanaburi, a small town on the River Kwai. We only meant... (Continue reading) Sleeper Buses, Open Tickets and Cyclo TaxisWritten on 14 Aug, 2009 at 10:57 in ...Vietnam, Da Lat, Halong Bay, Hanoi, Ho Chi Min - Saigon, Hoi An, Hue, Mui Ne, Nah Trang, Sa Pa, Transportation | viewed 214 times | No Comments
 As always, trying to get information on traveling like a local from locals was like pulling teeth. For those who managed to actually get on a local bus they had to face super inflated prices, dangers and the occasional incident... (Continue reading) The Craziest Traffic on Earth…and Learning to Ride a Motorcycle In ItWritten on 14 Aug, 2009 at 10:56 in ...Vietnam, Da Lat, Featured Stories, Halong Bay, Hanoi, Ho Chi Min - Saigon, Hoi An, Hue, Mui Ne, Nah Trang, Sa Pa, Transportation | viewed 251 times | No Comments
 I learned how to drive a car in New York City rush hour traffic. I learned how to ride a scooter on the dirt roads and busy streets of India. So, it only made sense that I teach myself (with... (Continue reading) Tuk Tuks and AC Buses in CambodiaWritten on 3 Aug, 2009 at 5:41 in ...Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Transportation | viewed 109 times | No Comments
 The primary way for both tourists and locals to get around the country is via air conditioned bus. These range from deluxe first class to ones where the AC barely works. Either way, there is not much to write about... (Continue reading) Activity Rain Outs and Tuk Tuk AccidentsWritten on 3 Aug, 2009 at 5:30 in ...Cambodia, ..Transportation Woes, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Transportation | viewed 99 times | No Comments
 We knew that we were going to be traveling during monsoon season but, up until arriving at Kratie, it had never affected our plans. However, shortly after arriving the deluge began and we had no choice but to hole up... (Continue reading) A Motorcycle Ride Through Shin Deep Mud to the Flooded Forest of Kompong PlukWritten on 3 Aug, 2009 at 5:10 in ...Cambodia, ..Transportation Woes, Featured Stories, Hiking and Trekking, Siem Reap, Transportation | viewed 210 times | No Comments
 One of the main attractions in Siem Reap, other than Angkor Wat, is a boat ride through the Flooded Forest and stilted village of Kompong Pluk. Located on the banks of a river that leads into a lake, the entire... (Continue reading) Getting Around LaosWritten on 20 Jul, 2009 at 6:50 in ...Laos, ..Transportation Woes, Champasak, Don Det, Houayxai, Louang Prabang, Mekong River, Transportation, Vang Vieng | viewed 145 times | 1 Comment
 Tourist Travel: Buses, Sleeper Buses and Minivans Like most countries, Laos offers tourists pre-packaged ways to get from one popular destination to the next at a price way higher than local transportation. The advantage of taking one of these AC... (Continue reading) The Slow Boat Down the MekongWritten on 20 Jul, 2009 at 6:30 in ...Laos, ..Transportation Woes, Houayxai, Louang Prabang, Mekong River, Transportation | viewed 116 times | No Comments
 The Mekong River is the lifeblood of Laos, running through most of the country and providing resources for more than 50 million people. The shores are filled with villages, farms, boats and locals going about their daily lives. A glance... (Continue reading) Getting to the Full Moon PartyWritten on 26 Jun, 2009 at 9:01 in ...Malaysia, ...Thailand, ..Border Crossing, ..Transportation Woes, Koh Phangan, Perhentian Islands, Transportation | viewed 102 times | No Comments
 With our new friends Claire and Karen in tow, Carrie and I left the Perhentian Islands in Malaysia at 7:30am to head to Koh Phangan, Thailand, for the Full Moon Party. Referred to as the best and biggest party in... (Continue reading) Leaving the Full Moon Party is an Adventure TooWritten on 26 Jun, 2009 at 8:48 in Transportation | viewed 111 times | No Comments
 We spent the night dancing and having a blast before going to bed at around 8am. Reuben returned. Karen came back. But where was Claire? This was the question we were still asking at 7pm when I hopped onto the... (Continue reading) Traveling Like Locals is Practically ImpossibleWritten on 31 May, 2009 at 3:29 in ...Indonesia, ..Scams, ..Transportation Woes, Bali, Kuta, Lovina, Mt Batur, Transportation, Ubud | viewed 150 times | 1 Comment
 It didn’t take long for us to realize that Bali was unlike any place we’ve ever traveled before, in that it is nearly impossible to use public transportation. As always, after arriving at the airport we were greeted by scores... (Continue reading) No Public Transportation For You. Next!Written on 13 May, 2009 at 6:40 in ...Thailand, ..Scams, Kho Lak, Krabi, Transportation | viewed 119 times | No Comments
 “Can you help me? I seem to have gotten lost in southwest Thailand and am trying to find my way back onto the backpacking trail.” These are the types of thoughts that Carrie and I have had lately after our... (Continue reading) Follow Adventures of a GoodManSubscribe by RSS feed or by e-mail address to receive latest news and updates. Hot topics in Transportation
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