A story about my experiences during the second week on the Jeju Olle Trail. This post is about long, painful hiking days, beautiful coastal areas and the benefits of hiking in a group.
Tag Archives: Culture
Fat Bayonne – party like the Basques
A story about the surprising participation in one of the biggest Basque popular festivals.
Japanese & Korean culture
A story about the difficult question of which country I like better.
A board game event at the Korean border
A story about a normal day in Seoul resident’s lives, which didn’t seem so normal to me at all.
Hiking the Jeju Olle Trail
A story about how the Jeju Olle Trail is the perfect introduction to South Korean culture and long-distance hiking.
Oysters: steamed, fried and microwaved
A story about me learning all kinds of things about oysters and aqua farming.
JaPOW – 2 weeks in Niseko
A story about a snowy work-away experience and skiing with a view in the high north of Japan.
Lucerne Carnival – a guide for first-timers
A second story about the Lucerne Carnival including do’s and dont’s for newbies.
6 Onsen visits during winter
An attempt at depicting the ultimate Japanese cultural experience. As taking pictures is prohibited in the Onsen facilities, I try to paint the picture with words.
2 weeks in Kusatsu Onsen
A story about my stay in one of Japan’s most popular Onsen towns. Spoiler: it’s definitely not overrated, and I would have stayed even longer.