(Dec. 21-31, 2023) This is the 2nd time I visited Vietnam. I have visited Southern Vietnam (only Ho Chi Ming & Nha Trang) once over 10 years ago. This time I wanted to visit Central and Northern Vietnam instead. It was a Christmas trip to celebrate myself and my best friend’s 45th birthday. DA NANG… Continue reading (Vietnam) Christmas Trip @ Da Nang, Hanoi, Da Nang and Sapa
Category: Hike
(Japan) Walk around Goshikinuma Pond
Nov. 3, 2023 Goshikinuma Pond means five colorerd ponds. It is located near the Jododaira area in Fukushima Prefecture. The whole area is full of nature and varieties of trees. At this time of the year, we could see Autumn leaves everywhere. Also, the local stores were selling many local products such as wild mushrooms… Continue reading (Japan) Walk around Goshikinuma Pond
(Japan) Hike around the crater of Mt. Azuma-Kofuji
Nov. 3, 2023 When people heard about Fukushima Prefecture, they often only think about the Great Earthquake, Tsunami and failure of Nuclear Power Plant in 2011. However, Fukushima consists of not only the coastline area, but also the mountainous area, which consists of volcanos, wetlands, peaks, ponds and hotsprings. This time we drove to Mt.… Continue reading (Japan) Hike around the crater of Mt. Azuma-Kofuji
(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) 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)
(Hong Kong) Running Hiking Swimming (Part 1)
April 27 – May 9, 2023 I have visited Hong Kong countless times before… but always Shopping and Eating. In fact, until recently, I always thought these are the only activities that we can do in this international city. However, some friends had opened my eyes… so this time I made it my target to… Continue reading (Hong Kong) Running Hiking Swimming (Part 1)
(Japan) Izu Peninsula
March 2023 EAST IZU Izu is another popular resort area in Kanto. In Spring, there are many people come here to watch the Sakura trees along the river. On the way to East Izu, you must pass Odawara. It is a good place for eating seafoods. Although the traffic at the east side is heavier… Continue reading (Japan) Izu Peninsula