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    Bali to Nusa Lembongan is a quick island hop: most travelers take a 30–40 minute fast boat from Sanur Beach with optional hotel pickup. Alternatives include boats from Serangan (pier boarding), bundled door-to-door transfers, or organized day trips that include…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Fethiye to Antalya is an easy, beautiful run along Türkiye’s Turquoise Coast. The simplest is the frequent intercity bus (3–3.5h), while private shuttles and charters offer door-to-door comfort. If you have time, self-drive lets you detour via Kaş, Kalkan, and…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Antalya to Taşucu (Taşucu Limanı near Silifke) is a beautiful Mediterranean run along the D400 highway. Your main choices: direct intercity buses, a self-drive with photo stops, a flight to Adana (ADA) plus bus/shuttle west to Silifke/Taşucu, or a private…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Bali to Gili Gede (Southwest Lombok) is a quieter, more local route than the famous Gili T/Air/Meno. Your main choices: a fast boat to Lombok’s southwest plus a short local boat to Gili Gede, a quick flight to Lombok (LOP)…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Tokyo to Atami is a classic Tokyo escape—fast Shinkansen, direct Limited Express “Odoriko,” slower but cheap JR local/rapid trains, highway buses from Shinjuku, or a scenic self-drive/charter along Sagami Bay. Pick speed vs. budget, then follow the simple steps and…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Colombo to Ella is Sri Lanka’s quintessential hill-country journey. Most travelers ride the scenic upcountry train, but you can also go by private car/driver, intercity bus (with a short transfer), or self-drive if you’re confident on winding mountain roads. Pick…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Kandy to Ella is Sri Lanka’s most iconic journey. Choose the scenic hill-country train, a quicker private transfer via Nuwara Eliya tea country, budget buses (with a change), or a door-to-door tour/charter. Below you’ll find side-by-side comparisons, booking links, step-by-steps,…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Cairo to Dahab is a classic Red Sea run. Your main choices are the overnight intercity bus, a quick flight to Sharm El Sheikh followed by a 1.5–2 hour coastal drive, a private transfer (either all the way from Cairo…  
        
    
       
      
       
    
  
  
  
    Cebu to Surigao is easy once you decide between the classic overnight ferry, a quick flight (direct to Surigao when available or via Butuan) plus road transfer, or a scenic island-hopping route across Leyte with buses and a short RoRo.…