Wind, Rocks and Woman
em>”Wind, Rocks and Woman. But no beggars, thieves or locked gates.” That’s how Jeju island, off the south point of Korea, is described by its locals. I would add “water” to that list. Not […]
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Hills, Heat and a Horny man
My arrival in Takayama was celebrated with a huge firework display. Different from your usual fireworks as the big fire spewing barrels were handheld by daredevils until they exploded. (the barrels, not the guys) It […]
Honshu Heights
Once I left Hokkaido I was happy and relieved that now, when I find my little forest tracks, I don’t have to worry about the big brown bears. Because in Honshu they have only black […]
Festivals, Flowers, Food & Friends.
Shimokawa is a fairly inconspicuous little town in the middle of Hokkaido. When I rode into town one dreary afternoon I had no idea I wouldn’t cycle out for another 5 days. But that was […]
Avoiding Bears, Finding Beers and Going Bare
Where do you get shrimps on the barbie? Where do you sit around a fire drinking beer and singing songs? Where do you get a fright as you ride over a snake in the middle […]
Cycling Dutch Girl 