May 29, 2021 Lake Kawaguchiko is one of the popular tourist spot around Mt. Fuji, because it has many beautiful spots. It was actually a long time ago when we brought our MTB to cycle around there, but there were some favorite places that I still remember now, so I dig into my old photos… Continue reading (Japan) Cycling around Mt. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko
Month: October 2023
Differences between Japan and Korea (in the eyes of a traveller)
I have always thought that Japan and Korea is so similar, in terms of culture, languages, foods, environment… That was why I picked Korea as the destination of my 1st overseas bikepacking trip. However, in just a few days, I found several interesting differences that I would like share. Korea is one of the few… Continue reading Differences between Japan and Korea (in the eyes of a traveller)
(Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 3)
Oct. 12-16, 2023 I stayed at this guesthouse because I read from reviews on google map that it includes very rich homemade breakfast. Although I had to wait till 8AM for breakfast, it well worths it! The breakfast was buffet style of many different Korean pickled vegetables, handmade (some even handpicked) by the hostess. Also,… Continue reading (Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 3)
(Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 2)
Oct. 12-16, 2023 Next day, my breakfast was self-cooked eggs and bread again. This time I made 3 eggs. The eggs in Jeju seems fresh, so almost like fake! And then, I left the little town, passing fishing port and the view of Hallasan, and headed east. At the top of a slope, I wanted… Continue reading (Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 2)
(Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 1)
Oct. 12-16, 2023 Although I have been bikepacking, bike touring and camping around Japan for the last 3 years for almost 5000km, this is the 1st time I brought my bike overseas and going solo, in a country where I don’t know its language and Google Map does not work, so I was quite nervous… Continue reading (Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 1)
(Japan) Hiking @ Tanigawadake
Oct. 7, 2023 Tanigawadake is located in Yamanashi prefecture. Although it is only 1977m, it is made up of two sharp uphill, with a valley in between. The weather there could change rapidly and become very windy and cold, which makes it dangerous sometimes. In fact, when we hiked there in Oct., we also encountered… Continue reading (Japan) Hiking @ Tanigawadake
(Japan) Hiking @ Kinpusan
Sept. 10, 2023 Kinpusan is one of the popular mountains in Yamanashi prefecture of Kanto. Its height is 2599m, and there is a free parking lot for 30 cars at the entrance. It is quite easy access and perfect for a day trip. We recently visited there in Sept., just after rain and typhoon, so… Continue reading (Japan) Hiking @ Kinpusan