New article release: A Guide to Hitchhiking in Japan
November 3, 2022
My latest article on the practicalities of how to hitchhike in Japan is out now in TokyoCheapo’s website. Feel free to take a look here
Tag: travel
A Day in the Life of a Bear Conservationist
February 11, 2022
Thanks to Global Hobo for publishing another one of my stories. You can read it here
Interviewed by Kokoro Media
February 13, 2021
Amélie Geeraert of Kokoro Media recently interviewed me about my blog, photography and discussed Japan’s nature hotspots and bear coexistence issues with me. The interview made the front page of Kokoro Media’s website and has been published here
Mt Nekodake: Azumaya’s Littler Neighbour
August 8, 2020
My friends and I finally found a day off that we shared (all of us work irregular shifts rather than having weekends or set days off) and agreed to go hiking together. It had been a while since our first escapade together to Myogi-san in Gunma Prefecture and we were keen for more. While not as precarious … More Mt Nekodake: Azumaya’s Littler Neighbour
A Barefoot Blunder: When Japanese Plasters Don’t Stick to Kiwi Feet (Extended Version)
June 10, 2019
This is the long/extended version of my story, originally published by Global Hobo. With their permission I have posted it here. If you’d like to read the short version, click this link. I’m 10 minutes into my 2.5 hour walk to get from the little empty station on the side of the little empty … More A Barefoot Blunder: When Japanese Plasters Don’t Stick to Kiwi Feet (Extended Version)
15/08/2018-17/08/2018: Campsite #6, Rebun Island: a Dr Seuss wonderland
October 1, 2018
13/08/2018-15/08/2018: Campsite #5, Wakkanai: Forest Hill Camping in the North
September 21, 2018
11/08/2018-13/08/2018: Campsite #4, Asahikawa // Michi-no-eki, Camping in a Typhoon and Why Camping Beats Hostels
September 5, 2018
Click the link to read the post: https://wander.media/campsite-4-asahikawa-michi-no-eki-camping-in-a-typhoon-and-why-camping-beats-hostels
07/08/2018-08-08/2018: Campsite #3, Noboribetsu Onsen
August 18, 2018
Read at the link: https://wander.media/campsite-3-noboribetsu-onsen More useful links on Noboribetsu Onsen: https://www.thecoffeeshoptrader.com/2017/03/japan-itinerary-11d10n-day-4-sapporo-noboribetsu.html
05/08/2018-07/08/2018: Campsite #2, Aomori
August 10, 2018
If setting up camp in Akita was an awfully sweaty experience, then setting up in Aomori was the polar opposite. Believe it or not, it had been raining and there was mud! (yes, mud!) all over the show, despite it being the middle of summer. I was glad I was wearing jandals instead of my … More 05/08/2018-07/08/2018: Campsite #2, Aomori
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