
Off travelling and weighing up the pros and cons of what form of transport to use to get you from place to place?
Check out Lazyshark's top tips:-
Public Transport
1. Cheaper - If you are travelling on a tight budget this is the only way to do it.
2. Meet more people - A huge part of any trip is the friends you make/people you bump into whilst travelling. Definately the more sociable option.
3. Less hassle - Reduce the aggravation and stress by letting other people do the hard work! e.g. Private hire car v Public bus/coach -Travelling by coach means no parking worries plus let someone else take care of the driving whilst you sit back, relax and take in the scenery.
4. Easier to find accommodation - When arriving at larger bus terminal stations most coaches are met by an entourage of representatives from backpacker hostels or owners of B&B's or private accommodation all vying for your business. Just make sure you haggle over the price!
Private Transport
1. Greater independance - Travelling by private hire vehicle allows you to do exactly what you want when you want to your own personal timetable.
2. Blend in with the locals more - By going it alone you can see the destinations between the favoured stopping off points used on guided tours.
3. Ease of access - Ensure you can get to those more off the beat and track places that have been less impacted by the constant flow of tourists.
4. Security - There is certainly safety in numbers when you travel with other travellers on public transport whereas travelling privately alone does mean you stick out from the crowd more and are at greater risk of being targeted by unscrupulous individuals.
5. Distances - If you are sharing the driving with one other person often the distances involved when travelling between places are vast. e.g. South America - The pros of having your own independance can be outweighed by the hard work and concentration needed for the drive.
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