The Weekly

Did or did the weather gods decide to bless me with a view of Mt Fuji after waiting 3 days? Yes, yes they did. And what an incredible view it turned out to be. Crazy to think that for 2 whole days, the mountain was lurking in the back of every photo, at the turn […]

There comes a point where you make the same mistake more than once, it’s a choice, right? Well, there’s something I tend to do every time I am leaving for a new country, and that leaves my flight until the very last minute… …which usually means two things. – The cost of the flight doubles, […]

Back to Busan after a wonderful little side quest to Jeju and climbing South Korea’s highest mountain, Hallasan. The plan for this week was unwritten, and I was just going to wing it to see how it went. Debating between either going up to Jirisan, another national park here in Korea. Or just sticking around […]

Getting high on an Island wasn’t really something I had envisioned for the week, but sometimes you’ve just got to go with it, right? By getting high, I obviously mean reaching the highest point in South Korea by climbing Hallasan. The tallest point/volcano in South Korea. The Island of Jeju is absolutely beautiful and only […]

Another week in South Korea, and potentially one of the best weeks traveling I’ve had so far. One of the best things about traveling is the people you meet, and the kindest that strangers can show. This week was an exception because of many strangers. Willing to show this big, dumb, Welshman around their city […]

Finally tidying up my stay in Vietnam, with the last few days fully enjoying some sunshine, wandering around the streets of Hoi An, and having the best couple of days bookending my month-long Vietnam stay. Vietnam didn’t ignite my fire, nor did it inspire me very much. It’s a beautiful country, but I traveled to […]

This week would be my final riding in Vietnam, as I make my way to my final destination before handing back the keys to the stead and heading for greener pastures. My time in Vietnam has been mixed. Undoubtedly the country is absolutely beautiful. The people are wonderful. But the food, for me at least, […]

A mixed week, with some highs and unfortunately some lows. Mostly due to the weather, but it’s hindered some of the riding as electronics and the rain don’t work well together. However, what I have managed to see and do has been nothing but delightful. The week started well with some incredible weather. It’s kind […]

They say if you’re ever going to get better at something, it’s by jumping in the deep end and just getting it done. Not sure that applies to relearning how to ride a manual motorbike after 10 years off. But not just on a quiet street, nope. By following a Vietnamese man on another bike […]

After spending 8 weeks in Thailand and most of that in the North, leaving for a new country is always exciting. But it does put you back out of your routine and comfort zone. New meals to try, new places to visit, new phrases and words to learn. It’s all different. A good different. Arriving […]