Transport

Goldau, Switzerland

Rigi Railways

Taking the rails to new heights.

AWA visted here

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Locarno, Switzerland

Locarno–Madonna del Sasso Funicular

This royal blue car regularly transports patrons up a 30% grade, and was the dream of man who brought his immense fortunes back to Locarno. 

AWA visted here

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Staten Island, New York, United States

Staten Island Ferry

The Staten Island Ferry in New York City remains in operation long after bridges and tunnels connected most of the metropolis in the mid 20th century.

Yokohama, Japan

Port of Yokohama

Officially opened in 1859, the Port of Yokohama served as the catalyst for international trade between Japan and the United States throughout the 19th century.

Drake Passage, Antarctica

The Drake Passage

For at least two days without sight of land, you will endure the strongest ocean currents in the world, galeforce winds, and waves that can reach as high as 60 feet.

AWA visted here

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Tuscany, Italy

Funicolare di Montecatini

Tuscan funicular in operation since the 1800s, home to the love-laced twins Gigio and Gigia.

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Gunnison, Colorado, United States

Monarch Pass

A Road through which daredevils take on the Continental Divide.

Cape Town, South Africa

Table Mountain

Where history, adventure, and breathtaking views meet at the top of Cape Town.

punta arenas, Chile

Bus Stop on Ruta 9

Traveling in Southern Chile? You can count on the quaint & convenient bus stops along Route 9.

Solitaire, Namibia

Namib Desert

Deemed to be one of the world's oldest deserts, this arid area transcends country lines and is home to thriving wildlife...

Seattle, Washington, United States

Kitsap Ferry

The Kitsap Ferry travels across the Puget Sound and connects communities along the way.

Lisbon, Portugal

Ascensor Da Bica

These eye-catching trams have been a popular mode of transport in Lisbon since 1873.

AWA visted here

Paris, France

Place Vendôme

The site of some of the most luxurious brands is also the site of some of the most unusual ... recycling.

Milan, Italy

Yellow Line

Would you like to sit down?

Lviv, Ukraine

Lviv Central Station

Lviv's got a ticket to ride.

Chur, Switzerland

Bernina Express

This epic four-hour alpine train journey takes passengers over 196 bridges and through 55 tunnels.

Boyertown, Pennsylvania, United States

Colebrookedale Railroad

All aboard an old American pastime.

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Wales, United Kingdom

Tenby Beach

We can confirm Tenby is a sight worth seeing - as is one of its somewhat surprising visitors.

Ocean Grove, New Jersey, United States

’59 Nash Metropolitan

Before the tiny Smart Cars, there was the Nash Metropolitan.

Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Todra Gorge

This beautiful dusted gorge exists a stone's throw from a wonder of an arid climate--an oasis

Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom

East Hill Cliff Railway

World-changing inspiration struck at the top of a hill — but the experiments had to wait. The inventor’s only way down was the steepest ride in England.

Kolkata, India

Hindustan Ambassador

Legendary and ever-reliable, the Hindustan Ambassador still reigns as Kolkata's iconic taxi, offering a regal ride through history.

Genoa, Italy

Genova–Casella Railway

Climbing from sea to summit and back, the Genova-Casella Railway connects the port city of Genoa with the mountain village of Casella.

Turin, Italy

Torino n.13

As legend has it, a local man prayed for Torino to be saved as the city was besieged. His prayers were answered, and he gave thanks by building a basilica at the very top of a rather steep hill.

Yellowstone, Wyoming, United States

Yellowstone National Park

Larger than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined, the world’s first national park is a literal hotbed of activity.

Strasburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Strasburg Rail Road

Luxurious railcar rides with the oldest continuously operating railroad in the Western hemisphere.

Hofn, Iceland

Ingibjörg Sar

This visually striking all-weather lifeboat is part of a fleet of vessels that provide sea rescue operations in Iceland.

Pinhão, Portugal

Douro Line

The Douro Line runs through the Douro River Valley, a region renowned for producing Port wine for over 2,000 years.

Zephyr Cove, Nevada, United States

M.S. Dixie II

America's largest alpine lake contains...Vikings?

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Seoul, South Korea

Lotte World Tower

Want to engage in a staring contest with the clouds?

Cañon City, Colorado, United States

Royal Gorge Route Railroad

Two railroad companies waged war to complete this historic rail line.

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Taxi

Tokyo's taxi cabs still have a unique feature installed to impress foreigners who visited the city for the 1964 Olympics.

AWA visted here

Odessa, Ukraine

Odessa Funicular

This classic lift was once replaced with an escalator.

Cañon City, Colorado, United States

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

Once the world's highest suspension bridge. Don't look down.

AWA visted here

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Jackson Center, Ohio, United States

Airstream Trailer

The Airstream legacy lives on today in a number of ways, as Wally’s company continues innovating in his style, adding a range of enhanced models to the family.