Travelling from Point to Point

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For any trip to work out, prior planning for ground transport is essential to ensure a seamless vacation. Although there is no one stop solution for all trips, here are some factors as well as pointers to consider when planning your rides

City Vs Rural Travel

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More often than not, it is more efficient to take public transport in a busy city. Here's why:

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- Traffic may be heavy with huge traffic jams

- Cost of car rental is high

- Cost of gas/petrol is high

- Parking cost is expensive

- Parking is not readily available in accommodation and places of attraction

- It is hard to drive around in a country and city you are unfamiliar with as:

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   -- Driving signages might not be in a language you are familiar with

   -- Roads may be narrow and require a high level of driving skill

   -- Distance between intersections may be small, thus difficult to maneuver 

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On the other hand, it is highly advisable to drive in a rural area as:

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- Public transport might be inefficient (long waiting time, require multiple change

  of bus/trains or both)

- The local attraction may not be accessible by public transport

- You can cover more attractions

- You can stop by any food outlet/ unexpected beautiful scenery along your drive

- You do not have to carry a heavy load around on your back (water, jacket, lunch or kids stuff)

Land Tour Vs Free & Easy

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At times, one should consider taking land tour instead of self drive depending on terrain and road condition. Here are some instances where tours should be considered:

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- Slippery and icy road

- Mountain pass

- Long drive

- Dessert or uneven road terrain

- Unsafe areas (Less developed countries)

- Vineyard Tours as you should not drink and drive

- Attractions whereby detailed explanations are required (For eg. national

  monuments like Ang Kong Wat)

Economic Vs Luxury

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It is always difficult to strike a balance between cost and time. Unless time is of the essence ( be it short amount of time in the city or during an emergency), cost should always be the priority. Here are some pointers:

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- Whenever possible, source for airport shuttle/Airport train instead of taking taxi/uber the there will be a big difference in cost (rental car is a good alternative if your first checkpoint is in the suburb or countryside

- If you want to pamper yourself for a day, limousine might be a "to do" in your bucket list

- Private taxi drivers can serve as tour guide for certain countries as well and it is an ideal one stop solution if the pricing is reasonable

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