How Much Does Uber Cost per Mile? Many factors impact how much your Uber ride will cost, including the ride’s location, distance, time of day, and which car type you select. For instance, an Uber Black ride from Midtown Manhattan to JFK during rush hour traffic is likely to be signifi...
Many of these are docked boats, but a lot of them sink at sea -- from ferries and freighters to sailboats and yachts. Would you know what to do if your yacht, sailboat or cruise ship went down? Does it mean certain death? You'll be relieved to find out that you can survive a ...
How many people commute into London a day? THE CITY of London's population jumps 56 times on the average weekday, according to official statistics that lay bare the enormous scale of the daily British commute. Just 6,000 people live in the square mile but this jumps to358,000on a typica...
At major stations you'll see a colourful LED display showing how many seats are left in each class on each main train departure today and for the next week or so. Don't waste time queuing to ask for a ticket today if the board above your head is clearly showing zero seats left on ...
San Francisco Bay Ferryoperates from both Pier 41 and the Ferry Building to Oakland/Alameda, Richmond and Vallejo in the East Bay. Marin County Golden Gate Transit Ferriesruns regular ferry services from the Ferry Building to Marin County ferry terminals in Larkspur, Tiburon and Sausalito. These ...
Sometimes, tunnels offer a safer solution than other structures. The Seikan Tunnel in Japan was built because ferries crossing the Tsugaru Strait often encountered dangerous waters and weather conditions. After a typhoon sank five ferryboats in 1954, the Japanese government considered a variety of sol...
In this archipelago of over 7,000 islands, bamboo boats can take you almost anywhere — a neon-streaked city, an underwater shipwreck or a forest village where fireflies twinkle with the stars
The bus will take you to the market at the center of town, about half a mile from the sea and most hostels. If you’re coming from San Cristobal, you’ll take one of the twice-daily ferries to Puerto Ayora. It’s best to purchase your tickets at least a day in advance as their...
As the Virtu Ferries fast ferry enters Valetta Harbour, you get a real sense of arrival. Photo courtesy of David Smith There are many possible routes and trains between London and Sicily for the ferry to Malta, but here I'll suggest the cheapest, quickest, most direct rain & ferry journey...
Lake Como is one of the most beautiful regions in Italy and an easy day trip from Milan. Soaring mountains, charming lakeside villages, and stunning scenery make this a must-see when visiting Milan.