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Swim, hike or kitesurf to work? We want to hear from readers around the world whose daily commute is out of the ordinary – share your stories and pictures via GuardianWitness
Anne Cassidy
Mon 6 Nov 2017 07.30 GMT
Last modified on Fri 19 Jan 2018 14.21 GMT
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A strong coffee and a good book is, for many people, all that’s required to get through the journey to work. But for those who prefer to beat the rush hour by swimming, kitesurfing or paragliding to the office, the daily commute can be a little more demanding and a lot more fun.A strong coffee and a good book is, for many people, all that’s required to get through the journey to work. But for those who prefer to beat the rush hour by swimming, kitesurfing or paragliding to the office, the daily commute can be a little more demanding and a lot more fun.
Do you avoid traffic jams and packed trains by commuting on horseback or climbing into a canoe? We want to hear from those intrepid readers around the world who opt for more unusual means to get to work – such as Benjamin David, who swims 1.2 miles (2km) down the Isar in Munich everyday.Do you avoid traffic jams and packed trains by commuting on horseback or climbing into a canoe? We want to hear from those intrepid readers around the world who opt for more unusual means to get to work – such as Benjamin David, who swims 1.2 miles (2km) down the Isar in Munich everyday.
If your commute is out of the ordinary, we’d like to see what it looks like and hear about your experiences. Show us your pictures and tell us what you enjoy most about your journey and how and why you’ve turned your commute into a daily adventure. We will feature some of the best stories and photos in a gallery and accompanying article.If your commute is out of the ordinary, we’d like to see what it looks like and hear about your experiences. Show us your pictures and tell us what you enjoy most about your journey and how and why you’ve turned your commute into a daily adventure. We will feature some of the best stories and photos in a gallery and accompanying article.
Share your commuting experiences with us now by clicking on one of the blue “contribute” buttons – or, if you’re out and about, you can also use the Guardian app and search for “GuardianWitness assignments”.Share your commuting experiences with us now by clicking on one of the blue “contribute” buttons – or, if you’re out and about, you can also use the Guardian app and search for “GuardianWitness assignments”.
GuardianWitness is the home of user-generated content on the Guardian. Contribute your video, pictures and stories, and browse news, reviews and creations submitted by others. Posts will be reviewed prior to publication on GuardianWitness, and the best pieces will feature on the Guardian site.GuardianWitness is the home of user-generated content on the Guardian. Contribute your video, pictures and stories, and browse news, reviews and creations submitted by others. Posts will be reviewed prior to publication on GuardianWitness, and the best pieces will feature on the Guardian site.
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