#myanmar

Jan 09, 2015
Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: Cable Car to Kyaiktiyo, Congestion Relief in Banff, and One Nymphomaniac

A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: Ascending to Golden Rock (Myanmar) One of the country’s most famous destinations, the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda (also known as the Golden Rock), will soon be accessible by cable car. The Myanmar Investment...

Read More

Sep 13, 2013
Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: First Cable Car in Myanmar?

  A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: A committee in Myanmar’s Karen State is looking to drum up $20 million for a cable car investment on Mount Zwe Ka Bin and so far private sponsors have donated $100,000....

Read More

Nov 26, 2012
Oddities

Public Transit in Myanmar – “Big Belly” Chevy Buses

Just when I thought I’ve seen all of the world’s most ingenious and resourceful forms of public transit, Myanmar’s “big belly” Chevy buses comes into the picture and blows my mind. These buses have been operating since 1939! You gotta see it to believe it. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about...

Read More