Sure, you can drop £1,000 on a private helicopter tour of Hong Kong Island – or you could jump on one of the city’s famous double-decker trams for just 21p
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German cities to trial free public transport to cut pollution
Plan to be tested in five cities in effort to meet EU air pollution targets and avoid big fines
Night owls: portraits of life on the night bus – in pictures
In an ongoing project, Guardian photographer Sarah Lee immerses herself in the world of London’s buses, capturing candid portraits of people during their night-time journeys
The Tandem Tour, Hungary
The Tandem Tour in Hungary is the world’s only organized sporting event for cyclists on the same bike. The first event took place on May 10th, 1957 to commemorate 6 months since the forces of the Soviet Union brutally crushed the Hungarian uprising. The idea is to show that although the socialist ideals of helpingContinue reading “The Tandem Tour, Hungary”
Concorde’s maiden flight was 40 years ago today
Concorde’s first commercial flight was in January 1976. Twelve years after its retirement, enthusiasts are hoping to see it airborne again – and a new generation of supersonic aircraft is in development
Top 10 city running tours
Do your sightseeing on foot, and have a workout while you’re at it, in some of the world’s most attractive cities – from New York to Melbourne and Barcelona
The end of the line for India’s iconic railway buffet car
India’s much-loved pantry car, introduced by the British almost a century ago, is being phased out by Indian Railways and replaced with ‘e-catering’ and takeaways
Cuba’s Harley-Davidson fanatics – in pictures
Harley-Davidson riders in Cuba form a small and special club. Despite the lack of gas and parts, these ‘Harlistas’ have kept their ancient machines on the road through a mix of ingenuity and sheer devotion. In a new book, Cuban Harleys, Mi Amor, they tell their stories
Top 10 train station restaurants in Europe
The romance and frisson of rail travel are the perfect accompaniments to these superb dining experiences in the continent’s top stations
Abandoned airports around the world – in pictures
Urban growth, sporting events, financial crashes and political turmoil have left a trail of city airports and airfields deserted around the globe. While some lie abandoned or face redevelopment, others are being creatively reused
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