Overview
A lot of these mods add towards large scale surface exploration and ease of travel however there is quite a few added machines and piping mods to appeal to a range of players.
The RPG Elements
Bored of standard Minecraft structures? Or just want more MORE surface eye candy? Plants, Custom Trees, Small Campsites, New Animals, all add towards an enjoyable surface exploration whilst you're looking for the new added villages and other added structures such as wizard towers. Travelling made easy with ground travel using cars and even air travel using Airships, travel wide and far searching for that perfect house location or the awesome view across the ocean.
Extra Mods
Quite a few mods added to accommodate those who don't wish to explore if playing with friends, also there adding ease of mining to help those who are explorers. Machines and fun quirky mods to explore for new to mod players.