• Asia,  Japan,  Transportation

    Cycling Around Suo Oshima

    Konichiwa or should I say, “Aloha!” Yashiro Island, better known as Suo Oshima, is an island located in eastern Yamaguchi Prefecture. Suo Oshima is a large island located in the Seto Inland Sea of Japan. Suo Oshima is connected to mainland by a huge green bridge named Oshima Bridge.  Somewhat mountainous with gorgeous beaches, Suo Oshima is also famous throughout Japan for their mandarin oranges or “Mikans,” in Japanese.  Why Aloha Island? Aside from the natural beauty and mikans, Oshima is also called the Aloha Island and has a relatively long history with the U.S. state of Hawaii.  Suo Oshima is the sister island of Kauai Island in Hawaii, and they…

  • Austria,  Europe,  Germany,  Hungary,  Slovakia,  Transportation

    Danube River Cruise from Germany to Hungary

    Embark on a journey through several countries in Europe with a Danube River Cruise from Germany to Hungary. Relax along the Danube River on a luxurious ship. Enjoy the rich history, gorgeous landscape, and cute towns while floating down the Danube River. Each day brings new discoveries from picturesque towns like Dürnstein and Melk to world class cities like Vienna and Budapest. A Danube River Cruise from Germany to Hungary will certainly be a trip of a lifetime for many and hold forever memories.  **This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one of the links throughout the page, whether it be TripAdvisor, Booking.com. Agoda.com, or any other affiliate,…

  • North America,  Transportation,  United States

    Exploring the San Antonio Mission Trail by Bike

    Embarking on a cycling adventure along the San Antonio Mission Trail is a must do when visiting the beautiful city of San Antonio. This historic trail is a 13.9 mile loop that connects four of San Antonio’s iconic Spanish colonial missions – Concepcion, San Jose, San Juan, and Espada. Although, visitors can drive to each mission, cycling or walking the Mission Trail is the best way to experience these rich cultural heritage sites. Join me on my adventure as I cycle the San Antonio Mission Trail and explain the significance of these historical and cultural sites along the trail.  **This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one of…

  • Asia,  South Korea,  Transportation

    Bike Ride from Seoul to Chuncheon

    Seoul is South Korea’s largest city and Chuncheon is the capital of South Korea’s northeastern most province, Gangwon.  These two cities are approximately 75 km apart and well connected. Travelers can take trains, busses, and other modes of transportation between the two cities. If you are like us and like to take your time, enjoy the scenery, and try something new then try ditching the car and bike ride from Seoul to Chuncheon.  How we Ended Up on a Bike Ride from Seoul to Chuncheon Jill’s cousins have lived in Seoul for many years. They are extremely active, I mean they run and bike ride on their free time and…