Japan
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Islands of the Shimanami Kaido
If you’re cycling the Shimanami Kaido, you’re going to be passing through the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. This...
The Ultimate Vegan Shimanami Kaido Guide
Introduction Planning a vegan Shimanami Kaido cycle? It’s easier than you might think, but it does need some forward planning....
Luggage Forwarding in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide
Travelling through Japan is pretty easy with the extensive train network and great metro links in the major cities, and...
Shimanami Kaido Packing List: What to Bring, What to Skip
Introduction If you’re planning on cycling the Shimanami Kaido, then first of all: excellent choice. And secondly, planning what to...
Uji Day Trip: The World of Matcha and Ancient Temples
Introduction: Japan’s Tea Capital As I write this, it’s a grey November day in London. I’ve got a cup of...