The Minibus

The mini-bus

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July 13th 2006
Both in kaunas, Lithuania, and in Liepaya, Latvia, the main mode of public transportation is the mini-bus. I find them fascinating, and surprisingly practical as long as you know how they work and know your way around town (which I certainly did not in either of these cities, but usually I would just ask people what to do). The mini-bus is like an oversized van, one that seats about 15 people ... read more

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A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both World Wars. Sweden's long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substant... ... read more