I started the final day with a hearty meal at Hwagae Market. I had Jaecheop-guk (clear marsh clam soup) and Olgaengi-jeon (marsh snail pancake). At first glance, the soup looked like it only had chives floating on top, but a single scoop revealed a treasure trove of tiny clams at the bottom. The pancake was…
A Chaotic but Beautiful Start The Seomjin River Bike Trail is one of Korea’s four major river paths, stretching approximately 149km. I started my day early with high spirits, but little did I know, a major “oops” moment was waiting for me. confusion: The “Gangjin” Mix-up I had my bus ticket ready and felt prepared….
The morning of Day 3 arrived. After yesterday’s brutal battle with the headwinds, I slept like a log. While waiting for my companion, I found a massage chair on the first floor—the perfect way to prep my legs for the final stretch. To fuel up, we headed to a local Gogi-guksu (Pork Noodle Soup) spot…
A Sunny Start & A Hearty Breakfast The sun rose on Day 2 of my Jeju circumnavigation. The morning was crisp and clear, with warm sunlight hitting the road. My goal was to meet up with the rest of the crew at the Jungmun Tourist Complex, so I had to push through the first leg…
What is the most beautiful cycling path in Korea? While the “Four Major Rivers” paths are famous, the Jeju Fantasy Bicycle Path is in a league of its own. After two months of planning and preparation, I finally began my long-awaited journey. I set a 3-day, 2-night schedule to complete the island circuit. Since I…
Strictly speaking, my Shimanami Kaido journey officially ended on Day 2. My original plan was to take the train back from Imabari to Matsuyama (just like I did on the first day). However, the weather was perfect and a favorable tailwind was blowing toward Matsuyama, so we made a bold decision: Let’s ride all the…
I knew it the moment I woke up on Day 2: it was raining. I’d packed a rain jacket just in case, but I didn’t expect to actually need it today. On Day 1, our only goal was to rush from Seoul to the accommodation. Day 2 was supposed to be our “leisurely scenic ride”…
I currently own two bicycles, and interestingly enough, they both hail from British brands. First up is my road bike, the Factor OSTRO VAM in a stunning Racing Green. My second ride is a Brompton P Line in Emerald Lacquer. You might be wondering, “Do you live in the UK?” Haha, nope! I’m based right…
– Day 1: Imabari to Onomichi First overseas cycling trip on my Brompton Japan’s Shimanami Kaido. – Day 1: Imabari to Onomichi It’s already been a year since I started riding my Brompton, and from the beginning there was one clear goal in mind: taking this little folding bike abroad. I also wanted something easy…
