I don’t remember where I saw it, but I recently read that any blogger who finds free Internet access at the airport just has to blog about it. Well, here’s a new take on that - I’m on a bus traveling to Ankara right now, checking my email, surfing the web, and writing this post.
I have a feeling this service won’t be available on Greyhound any time soon.
I’m riding Varan, which is supposed to be Turkey’s best bus company, and I can see why. Besides offering the standard coffee, tea, and cola that you get on all intercity buses, this one has complimentary pastries and newspapers (even English ones), and headphones for those who want to listen to CNNTurk, which is on the TV right now, or music.
This last part is amazing - I can’t tell you how many buses I’ve been on where I thought I was riding in a mobile dance club. If it’s not pop music, it’s the sound of bullets in a Turkish-dubbed Bruckheimer action flick. So this is nice.
Even better, the seat next to me is empty.
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If I could get Internet while I was traveling, I’d be a whole lot more likely to travel.
Wi-Fi on intercity buses in the U.S. is becoming increasingly commonplace. NY-Boston, NY-DC, NY-Philly, DC-Philly, etc. is currently available, and you can expect to see more in the future.
Bill gets wi-fi on the commuter bus from Castle Rock to Denver. It’s nice to have the connection on a ride that ranges from 40 minutes to 4 hours…depending on the weather! (yes, he has had a 4 hour commute twice in the last 4 years)
I got your wi-fi-on-the-bus email just fine this morning. Love the pic…great view. It’s so green there!
Great view from the bus, Jim. I wish it looked as green here! That bus line sounds great. Hope your trip goes well.
Love,
Dad
Glad to hear the US is catching up with Turkey!
Yes, I was amazed by how green the landscape was on this trip. It’s been raining a lot lately, so that probably helped.
Welcome to the site, Dad! I know you’ve been reading, but congrats on submitting your first comment!
luxury bus travel is the best. i traveled by bus all over chile and brazil when i was living there. an extra $5 would get you a fully-reclining seat for overnight trips. but i never got wireless on a bus. i also never wore a tie!
Exactly, jt. The difference was about $1-2, I think.
The tie is part of my standard uniform these days, unfortunately.
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