From trekking by camel across the Rājasthān desert to weaving through a traffic jam in Jakarta by motorcycle, the vast array of transportation modes across the region also reflect the ingenuity behind each nation’s search for mobility. Despite vast differences in terrain, often within the same country, there’s always some way to get around! In this photo essay, The Diplomat presents some of the most popular ways locals keep on the move with some eye-catching images that offer a glimpse into day-to-day life in the region.
Photo Essays
Asia: On the Move
Asia’s on the move in more ways than one. A look at transportation methods around the Asia-Pacific also gives a fascinating glimpse of culture in the region.