Day 3 was the sunniest of our three cycling days. We cruised along to the Hakata-Oshima bridge, bringing us to Oshima: the last island on the journey. Something that makes the Shimanami Kaido special is the incredible cyclist infrastructure. Attractions and rest stops along the way offer dedicated bicycle parking[…]
We started off the rainy, second day of our cycling journey with the Tatara Bridge, which brings you from Ikuchi to Omishima Island. If you stop on certain spots along this bridge and clap, the echo ostensibly sounds like a roaring dragon. Clapping sticks are even provided for this purpose.[…]
The Shimamani Kaido is a famous cycling route in Japan. It takes you from Imabari to Onomichi, across six islands in the Seto Inland Sea that are connected with a series of spectacular bridges. We decided to complete the route in three days, giving us plenty of time to explore[…]
On Monday, we took the bus to Shkodër: a charming, midsized city at the foothills of the Albanian Alps. This city is basically a required stop if you want to do any hiking on the Albanian side of the mountain range. The week started off rainy, which was perfect for[…]
On our second day in Bruges, we rented a couple of bicycles and explored the countryside. 10/10 side quest, definitely recommend. From Bruges, there are dedicated bike lanes that take you along the rivers to neighboring towns. I’ve never cycled somewhere with such flat roads and excellent cycling infrastructure and[…]