In Europe I’d take that bet. In America, I’d rather be stuck waiting 3+ hours for public transport than walk along unprotected highways where I could just be knocked down for existing
When my husband and I were broke undergrads, we did a lot of walking around our mid-sized college town. We made our way to some pretty non-pedestrian-friendly places in our wanderings.
Police officers stopped to ask if we were having car trouble or needed a ride on a weekly basis. (Obvs, we’re white, which is why we were met with the benefit of the doubt from the local officers instead of suspicion.)
Really depends on the details. The delay in public transport is probably waiting for a connection - if it’s somewhere pleasant where I can catch lunch/breakfast, then probably take public transport. If I’m on vacation and the walk is through a historic part of town or a scenic hike then probably walk.
In Europe I’d take that bet. In America, I’d rather be stuck waiting 3+ hours for public transport than walk along unprotected highways where I could just be knocked down for existing
Or being bothered by police for walking in a car only zone.
When my husband and I were broke undergrads, we did a lot of walking around our mid-sized college town. We made our way to some pretty non-pedestrian-friendly places in our wanderings.
Police officers stopped to ask if we were having car trouble or needed a ride on a weekly basis. (Obvs, we’re white, which is why we were met with the benefit of the doubt from the local officers instead of suspicion.)
Really depends on the details. The delay in public transport is probably waiting for a connection - if it’s somewhere pleasant where I can catch lunch/breakfast, then probably take public transport. If I’m on vacation and the walk is through a historic part of town or a scenic hike then probably walk.
You’d walk for three and a half hours?!
To get to work? No way. While on vacation? Sure.
Time to ponder your existence
Depends on how in a hurry I am