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Tsukemen Zuppa, Tokyo

Tsukemen Zuppa: Vegan Tokyo

When I was planning my first trip to Japan, I was so excited and had been posting about my upcoming...

T's Tantan Ramen

T’s Tantan: Vegan Tokyo

T’s Tantan is one of the most beloved ramen purveyors in Japan, and for very good reason. An offshoot of...

Vegan meal at Saido Restaurant, Tokyo

Vegan in Tokyo: Saido Restaurant

Down a dark alley in Tokyo’s quiet Jiyugaoka neighbourhood I had the most creative meal of my life. Saido restaurant...

Bridge of the Shimanami Kaido

The Ultimate Shimanami Kaido Guide

In early October this year, I found myself sitting on a bike on top of a 4km long suspension bridge,...

Two-day Shimanami Kaido Itinerary header image

The Perfect Two-Day Shimanami Kaido Itinerary

If you’ve ended up here, you’re probably planning your Shimanami Kaido adventure and frankly, I’m pretty envious of you. I’ve...

Onomichi, starting point for the Shimanami Kaido access

Shimanami Kaido Access Guide: Getting to Onomichi and Imabari

You’ve booked your bike, you’ve stuffed your packing cube, you’ve planned your stopover and now you’re asking: How do I...

A lawson convenience store along the Shimanami Kaido route, helpful with planning your Shimanami Kaido Cost

Shimanami Kaido Cost Breakdown: Your Budget for Your Cycle Trip

Cycling the Shimanami Kaido is an incredible experience, and it doesn’t need to break the bank. In this post, I’ve...

Setoda Sunset Beach on Ikuchijima Island, perfect for a Shimanami Kaido stopover

Choosing the Perfect Shimanami Kaido Stopover

Cycling the Shimanami Kaido is an awesome adventure, and it’s best enjoyed at your pace, not rushed. While many people...

A stretch of the Shimanami Kaido, which can be done with a Shimanami Kaido bike rental

Shimanami Kaido Bike Rental Guide

Completing the Shimanami Kaido cycle route in Japan is an incredible experience, but for most of us foreign travellers, we’re...

Shimanami Kaido Islands - sunset Beach

The Islands of the Shimanami Kaido

Mukaishima Island Mukaishima is the closest island to Onomichi, and the first of the Shimanami Kaido islands after leaving Japan’s...