Since all the borders were closed due to COVID-19, I have started my new adventures of bike touring and camping inside Japan, for the obvious advantages: It costs almost nothing. except for a few unavoidable domestic flights/buses/trains/ships. Besides that, many public transportations allow the bikes for free, as long as they are packed in the… Continue reading Pros and Cons of Bike Touring in Japan
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(Japan) Aomori to Kanagawa
Cycling in Tohoku, from Aomori to Kanagawa (Aug 6-17, 2022) Tohoku Region, also called Northeast Japan, is a region where I had seldom stepped foot on. I only knew it to full of mountainous areas, and fishing villages along the east coast. It is traditionally not as well-developed or popular as Kanto, Kansai, or Kyoshu… Continue reading (Japan) Aomori to Kanagawa
(Japan) Izu Islands – Miyakejima
Cycling & Dolphin Swim @ Miyakejima (Jul 29-Aug 2, 2022) There are several volcanic islands in Tokyo Prefecture, usually called the Izu Islands. They are accessible by Passenger Ships, high-speed jets or aircrafts, in a matter of hours, quite convenience to visit from Tokyo area. This time, my family decided to visit Miyakejima for summer… Continue reading (Japan) Izu Islands – Miyakejima
Another Cinderella’s Story
+++ This is a fictional story. +++ Elle gets off her taxi, looks up at this enormous glass building, Headquarter of POSE Magazine. Elle feels a little self-conscious of her usual business casual outfit. After all, POSE is a leading fashion magazine in NY, and Chief Editor of Pose, Joyce Ma, is like a goddess… Continue reading Another Cinderella’s Story
Choice
+++ This is a fictional story. +++ I grew up in a small quiet town, where everybody knows everybody. There was only 1 elementary school & secondary school, so all the kids knew each other, and we all pretty much grew up together, hanged out together. I loved the peacefulness & relaxing life here, never… Continue reading Choice
(Japan) Kagoshima to Nagasaki (Part 2)
Cycling in Kyushu, from Kagoshima to Nagasaki (Apr 29-May 7, 2022) Up to this point, we had already completed touring around Kagoshima, visited the southernmost tip of Kagoshima (Cape Sata). We continued to take ferries across the sea, island-hopping to Kumamoto and Nagasaki, continued to camp along the way~ Actually, we fishing town that we… Continue reading (Japan) Kagoshima to Nagasaki (Part 2)
(Japan) Kagoshima to Nagasaki (Part 1)
Cycling in Kyushu, from Kagoshima to Nagasaki (Apr 29-May 7, 2022) Since the border of Japan is still closed due to COVID-19, we decided to take another touring trip in southern Japan during our Spring holidays. This time we were more aggressive, planned about 500km trip in one week, and carried our tents & sleeping… Continue reading (Japan) Kagoshima to Nagasaki (Part 1)
10 Ways to Stay Safe as Solo Women Night Runners
I love running in early mornings or at nights, and I always do. They are the best experiences, because in the morning the air is fresher, morning run is amazing, also before breakfast the body is the lightest. On the other hand, it is cooler to run at night in summer. There is less traffic… Continue reading 10 Ways to Stay Safe as Solo Women Night Runners
(Japan) Okutama, Mt. Mitake – A walk in the Snow (Feb 26,2022)
It was a warm, sunny weekend (above 0degC), we decided to wake up early, drove to Okutama area, took the cable car (MitakeTozan Railway), passed by Mitake Shrine, and hiked up to Mt. Mitake. It was a bit icy at some areas, had to use the crampons, but the route was quite flat. It looked… Continue reading (Japan) Okutama, Mt. Mitake – A walk in the Snow (Feb 26,2022)
10 Ways to Save Money for your Travel Dreams
When your income is limited, but you want to save money for your traveling plans, then of course you have to cut your expenses somewhere else. However, saving money is easier than you think, you just need to know how!! These are the ways that I use —- no sweat at all!! 1) Examine Your… Continue reading 10 Ways to Save Money for your Travel Dreams