Grumpy hike to a better room
31 March 2024
Guryongsan from Yangjae to Irwon stations
Rejoice, for not only have I got a better room now, but I have more room photos of said room. I thought I might try and sleep in given my very la....
Late night disaster
30 March 2024
Arriving in Seoul
It is now Sunday morning not Saturday night. I hoped to be out hiking by now, but no. Getting here was a disaster as my hotel cancelled my booking....
Emphysemic I hope?
30 March 2024
Melbourne to Singapore on an Airbus A350
I do not have much time so lets crank this out. The plane was completely full, do not let the photo below fool you, I do not think there was a sp....
Early morning drunken fighting
30 March 2024
Melbourne airport
I have now completed the most dangerous part of my journey, walking from my home to the Skybus in central Melbourne at 3:30am on Easter Saturday. ....
5 hours between flights
25 November 2023
Tokyo to Cairns on a Virgin 737 max
I had an entire row to myself on the plane which was less than half full. They cannot continue with this service forever like this. Not that I am ....
Departure zone
24 November 2023
Tokyo Haneda airport
After checking in and going through security, I realised I probably should have got my dinner before going through security. So my top tip is, eat....
Slow mode engaged
24 November 2023
Ochanomizu and Nakano
Time for the long day before the long flight. The key is to do everything slowly, walk, eat, urinate etc. First of all, it is best to stay in your....
Yokowherenow
23 November 2023
Yokohama station area
For my last full night in Japan (more on that shortly) I decided to go one town over to Yokohama. I have stayed there before. I actually had a col....
Power hike
23 November 2023
Mount Kariyose from Musashi-Itsukaichi station
Final hike. Longer than I expected! But that was fine. 27k steps, 18km, 4.5 hours, 999m of elevation gain. Much of it was alongside a power substa....