Those who know me in real life are familiar with the fact that I DO NOT possess a car, let alone a driver’s license. Many people are surprised and constantly bugged me for an explanation. To most, having a car is second nature in this fast-paced world, but I like actually like NOT having a car. Yes, there are times when it’s frustrating especially with a toddler in tow and the cab or bus isn’t in sight, but in the long run, I believe that we are saving quite a bit of money without having to pay for car instalments as well as fuel.
If you want to go car-free, check out my list of alternatives below. And by the way, this post is created to answer the challenge posed at one of my favorite green living blogs – Reducefootprints.blogspot.com. I’d love it if you commented about the efforts you are currently undertaking, or if you want to share your own experience!
1. Take the bus
I like taking buses and trains, and instead of driving, you can just sit back and relax, and enjoy the view. There’s also something rather appealing about people watching – imagine what the lady with her set of noisy twin sons is thinking about, or what ails the man in the wrinkled sports coat sitting in the corner. Take along your iPod or MP3 player and enjoy the ride!
2. Ride your bike
When’s the last time you felt the pleasing breeze in your hair? You don’t have to sit in a Corvette with the top down to experience this. Just ride a bicycle and you’ll definitely enjoy seeing the world whizz by. This is great for the environment too, because unlike cars, bicycles do not emit noxious gasses that pollute the surroundings, and neither do they make awful vrooming sounds too.
3. Walk, walk, walk!
And walk some more 
Walking is good for your body, and I enjoy taking daily walks with my toddler who has just begun to discover the true pleasures of walking. There’s no reason to be jaded with walking – put yourself in the shoes of a baby who’s just learning to walk and you’ll see the finer points in walking.
Hope you enjoyed the post and again, I look forward to your comments!
