They travel long distances on foot, or by bus, boat, bicycle, rickshaw, sled or subway.

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Many of the villages take days to reach, often requiring travel by bus, helicopter and boat.

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Having had their flight cancelled, the quartet reached Dublin by foot, train, boat and mini-bus.

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After visiting a tribal village in the morning, you'll be whisked away on a private long-tail boat to Tham Pha Thai National Park and then taken by private bus to Chiang Rai to see the Golden Triangle.

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While it is easy to get to Pakret by bus or taxi from Bangkok, it is much more interesting to take a green flag express boat.

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