Top 5 traditional transportation modes around the world that will make your trip more fun

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Have you ever wanted to experience something unique during your holiday? Then you should definitely try Dog Sledding, Rickshaws, Junk Boat or another authentic transport mode that will let you  experience the culture of locals. Here are the top five most traditional transport modes across the world.

1. Camel Rides, Egypt

For thousands of years, camels have been used as a mode of transport in the desert. That is why such countries as Morocco, Egypt or Jordan offers camel rides for tourists to experience the ancient way to travel. However, these days questions as “Whether or not camel ride is ethical” arose. People tend to be more conscious and discuss how these rides affects the camel’s well-being.

2. Tuk tuk, India

Tuk-tuks is motorized, three wheels transportation that can usually accommodate two persons and small baggage. When considering the convenience and chaotic Indian traffic you would not want to travel by Tuk-tuk a long way off. It is ideal for short trip to get some fun.

3. Rickshaws, Bangkok

Rickshaws is a kind of bike-taxi that originated in Asia during the second World War. The first picture illustrates the original wooden Rickshaws, and the second picture shows more modern version of Rickshaws. Even though, this transport can be found in many asian countries and cities, Thailand and specifically, Bangkok is one of the best place to try it, in order to avoid staying in line with a taxi or rented car.

4. Junk Boat, Hongkong

Junk Boat is Chinese sailboat dates back to ancient times in particular, Han Dynasty. Nowadays, these boats are bought by private companies and offers daily cruises that last up to one hour and float along Hongkong’s Victoria Harbourthe.

5. Dog Sleds, Norway

Norway invites for a unique experience Dog-Sledding trips, where you get your own team of four or six dogs, sleds and embark your trip over the ice and snow through gorgeous winter landscapes. Besides, this exciting transport is for those who are active and has good physical shape.

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