Sunday 3 November, 2024 Missed the previous post? Check it out here Today was one of those days that turned out completely unexpected and one that we will remember for a long time. We start by heading to the traditional market for a walk around. The main market area is busy but nearby is another … Continue reading Day 22 | Andong
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Day 21 | Busan to Andong
Saturday 2 November. 2024 Missed the previous post? Check it out here Today we are heading to Andong! The rain seems to have settled to a drizzle when we check out of our hotel in the morning. Our little hotel in Busan We make our way to Busan station, which is conveniently located across the … Continue reading Day 21 | Busan to Andong
Day 20 | Fukuoka to Busan
Friday 1 November, 2024 Missed the previous post? Check it out here Today we say farewell to Japan and catch the ferry back to Korea. Our ferry from Hakata terminal in Fukuoka departs at 12:30pm but we need to check in two hours beforehand. It’s forecast to start raining from 9am so we set off … Continue reading Day 20 | Fukuoka to Busan
Day 19 | Fukuoka (Foodie Day)
Thursday 31 October, 2024 Missed the last post? Check it out here Our final day in Fukuoka! Today we spend doing what we love most, aside from cycling…FOOD! Because when I go out I like to wear by best mushroom hat After another run around Ohori Park, we start the day by heading to Rota … Continue reading Day 19 | Fukuoka (Foodie Day)
Day 18 | Fukuoka (Baseball Day)
Wednesday 30 October, 2024 Missed the previous post? Check it out here Today is baseball day! We’ve had a bit of an ordeal getting tickets as they are all sold out and there were some issues with delivery. But we finally have tickets in hand, ready to go for tonight’s game. We bought two ticket … Continue reading Day 18 | Fukuoka (Baseball Day)
Day 17 | Fukuoka (힐링데이)
Tuesday 29 October, 2024 Missed the previous post? Check it out here Today was a probably the first day we were able to relax a bit, aka a 힐링데이 (healing day) in Korean. We’ve been going pretty hard as far as itineraries go so it was nice to not have much on the agenda for … Continue reading Day 17 | Fukuoka (힐링데이)
Day 16 | Beppu to Fukuoka
Monday 28 October, 2024 Missed the previous post? Check it out here We awaken to the sound of trains whooshing past our window, and it looks like it has been raining too. Today we pack the bikes up and make our way back to Fukuoka by bus. We ride the bikes a few blocks to … Continue reading Day 16 | Beppu to Fukuoka
Day 15 | Saiki to Beppu
Sunday 27 October, 2024 Missed the previous post? Check it out here Our last day of cycling in Japan (but not for the trip) with sunny conditions for most of the day. We start of by heading back to Yu-Jin bakery after our failed attempt yesterday. We arrive at 9:30am and most of the bread … Continue reading Day 15 | Saiki to Beppu
Day 14 | Taketa to Saiki
Saturday 26 October, 2024 Missed the previous post? Check it out here Last night the weather forecast had it raining all day today and for a moment we considered catching the train to our final destination of Beppu and skipping the last two days of cycling. However, we decided to brave the rain and glad … Continue reading Day 14 | Taketa to Saiki
Day 13 | Mount Aso to Taketa
Friday 25 October, 2024 Missed the previous post? Check it out here A 50km ride to the small town of Taketa starting with a slow steady hill and finishing with 826m of descent over 24km. We’re feeling it a bit after yesterday’s massive day of hiking though! It’s cool and overcast most of the day … Continue reading Day 13 | Mount Aso to Taketa