XI’AN

On 19 November, 201811 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Bike, Cities, Museums, Ruins, Sights, Towers, Walkways9 Comments

We were here: 2 days at the beginning of October 2018.
Number of days needed: 2. If you are going on a day trip to Mount Hua, then 3. If you are a fan of archeology, you probably need a week.
My score: 3/5. No doubt it is a city worthy of a visit, but I am not sure if I would repeat it, and certainly not in the next few years, I explain below why.

Xi’an (西安) is the most important city in the history of China. Continue reading “XI’AN” →

YORON-TO: WHEN TO GO, TRANSPORT, WHERE TO EAT AND SLEEP, PROBLEMS AND ANNOYANCES

On 1 February, 201824 June, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Accommodation, Annoyances, Transport, When to go, Where to eat7 Comments

WHEN TO GO

As the most northerly islands of Okinawa, Yoron-to has a subtropical climate. This means hot and humid summers with maximums above 32ºC and Continue reading “YORON-TO: WHEN TO GO, TRANSPORT, WHERE TO EAT AND SLEEP, PROBLEMS AND ANNOYANCES” →

COWICHAN VALLEY TRAIL AND KINSOL TRESTLE BY MOUNTAIN BIKE

On 15 January, 201815 January, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Bridges, Forests, Lakes and rivers, Nature, Sights, Transport, Valleys4 Comments

Although the entire Vancouver Island is likely to be traveled by bike, we decided on this route, which seemed the most appropriate and at the same time Continue reading “COWICHAN VALLEY TRAIL AND KINSOL TRESTLE BY MOUNTAIN BIKE” →

SHIMANAMI KAIDO: THE ROUTE BY BICYCLE

On 17 October, 201725 February, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Sights, Transport, Walkways3 Comments

In case someone is thinking about it, Onomichi has nothing interesting apart from the bike route.
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SHIMANAMI KAIDO: RENTING THE BIKE AND TRANSPORT BY FERRY AND BUS

On 9 October, 201718 April, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Transport3 Comments

HOW TO RENT THE BICYCLE

There are two systems: Continue reading “SHIMANAMI KAIDO: RENTING THE BIKE AND TRANSPORT BY FERRY AND BUS” →