Animals are definitely a cool and energy-efficient way to travel
Travelling is a hobby that man has enjoyed since time immemorial, apart from being just a hobby however it has enabled people to interact the world over. In addition, the movement of capital and goods from one part of the globe to the other has led to the discovery of various “alternative ways to travel“, enhancing the movement of goods, services, capital and people from one destination to another. Due to this fact that there are many ways to travel, with most depending on the geography and topography of an area!
What are some of the best alternatives to travelling other than flying? Read on for DontFlyGo.com’s key recommendations:
The Car
One of the most flexible and widely used means of travel, the car is designed with custom made features to meet different preferences and tastes. Cars can usually travel longer distances as long as the roads they are using are in good condition! The latest models in the market are becoming more and more environmentally friendly. Just check out the recent lines of electric cars – these cars have been designed to use a lithium ion battery instead of petroleum meaning they have a longer life and are rechargeable. One charge enables you to travel up to 40 kilometers!
The Bus
The bus is another one of these great alternative ways to travel, the main advantages being that they can travel longer distances than cars while carrying a large number of passengers and goods. Mechanical engineers are coming up with new models daily that are friendly for the environment thanks to running on bio diesel.
The Motorcycle
We’ve all seen Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman’s Long Way Down. Make no mistake about it: motorcycles are cool! Over the recent years they’ve become increasingly popular due to their fuel efficiency translating to reduced rates of carbon emissions. Like the aforementioned, some can even run on lithium batteries and last for longer hours while producing no emissions at all!
Trains
Railways have revolutionized the transport system thanks to carrying very heavy freight around the globe. Not only that though but some trains have fit passenger service to deliver state-of-the-art interior décor designed for long distance travel. Electric and bullet trains are ecologically friendly and have no negative impact on the environment.
Ships
Although ships and other water vessels have been known to be one of the worst environment polluters when disaster strikes, they really are undeserving of this label. Yes in the case of an accident they can affect marine and other forms of underwater life, however when they are being build, an environmental impact assessment is always a priority to ensure that they adhere to environmentally friendly standards.
Bicycles
Bicycles are mechanical in a way that they only require human effort to pedal, and in producing no emissions they don’t pollute the environment at all.
Donkeys, Elephants, Dogs and Camels
Animal transport is still used widely throughout the world nowadays. A clean method of travel and one that does not lead to contamination of any kind.
Cable Cars
Another alternative way to travel – and a little abstract too – is by cable cars. Very green because they don’t use crude oil, cable cars move with electric power supplied by cables and have the ability to transport people to some pretty stunning sights.
Skates
Fun! Roller and snow skates have been used for transport a means of travel by for centuries in countries and cultures with very low temperatures. Moved with the aid of human energy and gravitational force they’re surely one of the most environmentally-friendly and most enjoyable alternative ways to travel from them all!
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