The buses in Nicaragua were incredibly cheap. From Managua to Masaya, I paid coins worth less than 50 cents. Yes, they’re cash-only, but it kept the s...

I loved New Zealand’s bus and train setup. Having one card that worked across ferries, trains, and buses in Auckland made life easy. The AT HOP card w...

The cash-only system in Nepal is simple and cheap. I never paid more than a few rupees to get across Kathmandu. The local tempos rattling through Durb...

Moorea isn’t built for structured public transport, but that’s part of its charm. I paid a few hundred CFP in coins to get from Vai’are Wharf to Haapi...

Public transport in Monaco was smoother than I expected. The buses to the Oceanographic Museum and the Exotic Gardens were frequent, clean, and easy t...

I absolutely loved the concept of free transport in Luxembourg. The tram lines through the city center were clean, modern, and ran on time, and not on...

I liked how organized Riga’s public transport felt. The trams through Brīvības iela and the buses to the airport all used the same ticketing system, w...

I actually loved the matatu culture in Nairobi. The buses with flashy artwork and music from Kencom to Westlands were an experience by themselves. Far...

I thought Almaty’s public transport system was far better than expected. The metro trains from Zhibek Zholy station were spotless, safe, and clearly s...