Category Archives: Transport

Transport

Admiring the Fall colours of Shenandoah, VA, USA

Skyline Drive, Shenandoah, VA

THE SHADOWS are beginning to lengthen in the east as we crawl along the 105 mile stretch.  Newscasters succeeded in filling it with camera toting city dwellers today after proclaiming it the weekend for “peak fall colours”

Leaving Toronto On-board VIA Rail’s Canadian Train

VIA Rail's Canadian Train

A WHIRLWIND day of sightseeing, socialising and Mexican food in Toronto comes to an end. I say my farewells to wonderful hosts nearafar, boomergirl50 and adventureista as we step off the streetcar and suddenly I’m alone again

A critical look at the London to Dublin Sail Rail journey

Dublin FerryportDublin Ferryport

Travelling the green route from Great Britain to the Republic of Ireland has been covered a number of times on leading green travel website Greentraveller.

Smartphone photography takes off [video]

Chase Jarvis was clearly ahead of the curve when it comes to championing the merits of smartphone photography. He believes, “the best camera is the one that’s with you”.  

Driving in Mallorca is like a top gear challenge

Mallorca is a very popular summer destination for people wanting a relaxing beach holiday. It remains one of the top locations for UK holidaymakers. However what else does this Island have to offer apart from sun, sea and sand (oh and Sangria).

Octavius Express: Rail News Round Up 3

I know what you’ve been thinking.  ’What the hell has been going on in trainland for the past seven days?

Around Glasgow’s Clockwork Orange

Last night I took a short trip on Glasgow’s Subway for the first time in years. I always forget about it, mostly opting to explore the town centre on foot.

An open letter to Sustrans

To whom it may concern, I felt compelled to write to your organisation after spending several days cycling from Dover to the East Midlands, having just arrived from continental Europe.

Our journey across the Atlantic by cargo ship

We’ve safely crossed the Atlantic by container ship (barring a 24-hour engine repair at sea). We had hoped to find passage from London to New York, but the closest we could find was a booking on a ship from Liverpool, England to Chester, Pennsylvania.