Monday 24 February, 2020Day 8 | Imabari to Omichi (Island 3) [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] Today we commence our next cycling adventure along the Shimanami Kaido. Also known as the Nishiseto Expressway, the Shimanami Kaido is a long expressway that joins seven islands between Imabari and Onomichi. There is a dedicated cycle … Continue reading Day 8 – Imabari to Omichi
Sunday 23 February, 2020Day 7 | Takaoka to Imabari (Shinkansen) [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] Today we are making our way to Imabari via shinkansen and giving our legs and butt a well deserved rest. I’m always a little anxious sorting out transportation in any foreign country but today goes by like a … Continue reading Day 7 – Takaoka to Imabari
Saturday 22 February, 2020Day 6 | Wakura to Takaoka [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] Today is our last full day of cycling the Ishikawa Prefecture before we catch the Shinkansen towards Imabari. The forecast is rain but it doesn’t pour as expected although there's still a bit of a chill in the air. … Continue reading Day 6 – Wakura to Takaoka
Friday 21 February, 2020Day 5 | Noto to Wakura [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] I’m feeling a bit broken today. I think I’ve come down with a cold as I can’t stop sniffling. My throat has been hurting for the last few days and my muscles are aching. I put it down to … Continue reading Day 5 – Noto to Wakura
Wednesday 19 February, 2020Day 3 | Togi to Wajima [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] We start the day by visiting the former Longest Bench in the World, extending to just over 460m along the beachfront. It was surpassed back in 2012 by Switzerland with their bench measuring at over 1km. We pop out … Continue reading Day 3 – Togi to Wajima
A new adventure begins! We spend a few nights in Tokyo before the cycling commences.
Friday 19 April, 2019 Day 12 / Sokcho to Seoul (via Chuncheon to Ungilsan) [Missed day 11? Read the previous post here] The alarm goes off at 5:30am. I'm suffering from all sorts of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) after the seven hours of hiking we did yesterday. I hit snooze and we lie in … Continue reading Day 12 – Sokcho to Seoul
Thursday 11 April, 2019 Day 4 / Pohang to Daetan (Yeongdok) [Missed Day 3? Read the previous post here] After a horrible previous day on the bike, we wake to find it's not raining or as cold as yesterday, and can even see a bit of sunlight peeking through the clouds. We pack our things … Continue reading Day 4 – Pohang to Daetan
Monday 9 April, 2018 Day 12 / Siem Reap to Kampong Kdei [Missed Day 11? Read the previous post here] We decide to make an early start to beat the heat. The streets are the quietest I have seen and there are barely any vehicles to be seen or heard. We depart just after 6am … Continue reading Day 12 – Siem Reap to Kampong Kdei
Sunday 8 April, 2018 Day 11 / Siem Reap & Angkor Wat Temples [Missed Day 10? Read the previous post here] After our decision to enjoy a few extra hours sleep to skip the sunrise and crowds, we wake at 6.30am and start making our way to Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom to get there for … Continue reading Day 11 – Siem Reap
