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)
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(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
(Japan) Cycling Around Lake Biwa
Sept. 16-17, 2023 Lake Biwa (also called “Biwako”) is the largest fresh-water lake in Japan. It is located in Kansai area, just above Kyoto. I had always wanted to try cycling around Biwako. Recently, I found out from internet that there is a free parking lot in Misaki Park at the starting point, for people… Continue reading (Japan) Cycling Around Lake Biwa
(Japan) Best Places at South Izu
July 2023 This time we drove to Southern Izu to visit some of the best places. They are quite well-known to local Japanese, but not so known to foreigners. Yet, they are highly recommended, especially great to visit in the Summer. Ryugukutsu This a natural hidden sea cave next to Toji Beach, close of Shimoda… Continue reading (Japan) Best Places at South Izu
(Japan) Cycling Around Sado Island, Niigata
Aug. 6-11, 2023 Sado Island, belongs to Niigata Prefecture of Japan. Although it is the sixth largest island in Japan, it is not so well known to foreigners. As far as we cycled around the whole island (roughly 211km), we met only a handful of westerners. It is most well-known for having a gold mine,… Continue reading (Japan) Cycling Around Sado Island, Niigata
(Japan) Hiking & Camping @ Izu
May 27-28, 2023, Mount Amagi to Mount Daruma The Izusanryosen Trail is a nature trail with a total distance of approximately 43 km. Starting from Shuzenji Niji-no-sato in Izu City, it connects to Amagi Pass made famous by Izu Dancer via Mt. Daruma. It is a fascinating trail for hikers due to its bright and… Continue reading (Japan) Hiking & Camping @ Izu
(Hong Kong) Bonus
A friend who enjoys hiking in Hong Kong told me that there are over 300 trails in Hong Kong. He even gave me a list of over 150 trails that he recommends… This is the original list in Chinese. I think there must be more information about them on the internet… I hope that this… Continue reading (Hong Kong) Bonus
(Hong Kong ) Running Hiking Swimming (Part 2)
April 27 – May 9, 2023 Kong Kong is so tiny, yet made of roughly 263 islands! Although it is a highly developed city, many areas and smaller islands are still uninhabited or used for agricultural or conservation purposes. This is one big advantage of Hong Kong. I could reach many different areas or islands… Continue reading (Hong Kong ) Running Hiking Swimming (Part 2)