Tag Archives: transportation

Which Side Are You On

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

I recently spent three weeks in New Zealand driving on the “wrong” side of the road. Needless to say, it was sometimes a challenge, especially in cities like Wellington and Auckland. As the map above shows, in most countries, people … Continue reading →

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Travel Buzz

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

It won’t be available for sale for two years, but I’m already psyched about Volkswagen’s modernized electric microbus van. After spending much of a summer living in a VW  just like the red one pictured above, I’m a little nostalgic … Continue reading →

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No More Boring Rides

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

The Moscow Metro now is offering riders access to a virtual library of hundreds of classic novels. The free downloads are accessible via QR codes from station platforms without prior registration. The entire library is also available on buses and trams … Continue reading →

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