enRoute October 2007

1 Venice, Italy
Why gondolas in this high-water city are black: to end over-the-top showboating, as legislated in the 16th century.
Photo by Linda Iler

2 Havana, Cuba
One of the cutest souvenirs you’ll find on a trip to Havana: a Hot Wheels-sized replica of these egg-shaped “coco” taxis.
Photo by Wendy Underwood

3 Amarapura, Myanmar
Reason the Burmese don’t drive on the left side of the road: A clairvoyant once told the late general Ne Win that the right side was his best side.
Photo by Sanjay Manocha

4 Bangkok, Thailand
The only way to take home fresh fish from the market: in a tuk-tuk – smelly bags aren’t allowed in four-wheeled taxis.
Photo by Alexandre Sarazin

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