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Unusual Transportation Methods Around The Globe

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Bamboo Train Cambodia

In Cambodia, you can ride a unique bamboo train, called Knorry, made from bamboo planks and old military tank wheels, offering a short 7 km journey to a nearby village.

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Suspension Railway, Germany

Wuppertal's Suspension Railway, the oldest of its kind, has transported 85,000 people daily since 1901, unaffected by traffic or weather

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Coco Taxi, Havana, Cuba

In Cuba, you can ride a Coco Taxi, a coconut-shaped tricycle pedaled by the driver, with a motor for navigating slopes, accommodating two passengers

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Monte Toboggan – Madeira, Portugal

In the 1850s, Monte's Toboggan Sledges were used for quick trips downhill to Funchal, a tradition still enjoyed in Portugal today

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Maglev, Shanghai

Shanghai's Maglev, the world's fastest train, covers 30 km in 8 minutes using magnetic levitation, making it wheel-less and a unique mode of transport

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DUKW London, UK

WWII "Duck" tanks now provide London Duck Tours, showcasing landmarks before splashing into the Thames for river views

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Dog Sleds, Alaska, USA

In Alaska, dog sledding with Alaskan huskies is a key transport method, highlighted by the annual 1,150-mile race from Anchorage to Nome

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Reindeer Sled, Lapland, Finland

In Finland, you can experience Santa’s mode of travel with reindeer-pulled sledges, used by the Sami tribes for gliding across the snow