Well, after 2 months in India I think that I’m getting to understand a bit on what the regulations are here in India. By watching a few Western films on telly and Western sitcoms, I noticed that there were the occasional weird skipping of scenes. And what I realised that it was all bedroom scenes, [...]

As I cycle down the south west coast of India, I’ve come across a number of beaches. All in all, I’ve come to a few conclusions about them.
1. They’re not actually beaches, but free use toilets for the locals
During the day, many people can be seen enjoying the sun, or splashing in or [...]

Jeez, I never knew that writing blogs could be such a chore. Though, reading other people’s blogs are much easier. If time was permited, I’d write in details of the places I visited and what I’ve actually done, but at the moment I won’t, so please forgive me.
In anycase, since the last time what [...]

Okay… I’ve been quite naughty. I haven’t been posting very much regarding my northern Pakistan trip. Well, as my excuse… I’ll just say that most internet connections which I found along the KKH (Karakoram Highway) was dial-up. And especially with the current image/bandwidth happy webpages, I was pretty much limited to just email.
As much as [...]

Yeah! It’s the end of Ramazan! Happy Eid! Now I can easily find food during the day time and keep my energy going when cycling.
Anyways, I’m currently in Karim Abad, Hunza of Pakistan. I’d write more… but I’m just too lazy today. I hope to find some of the local music scene.

“Peace be with you”
After a slightly difficult time in Islamabad, and departure… the first words from peoples mouth in Skardu were “Asalaam Aleikum”, which pretty much means “Peace be with you”. Not a single person would ask for money, nor bother me with anything. I finally felt at peace. Sure, on the streets of Skardu, [...]

I do not wish to generalize, nor state that the people of Islamabad have a particular trate. I’m sure that there are many people who have a wonderful experience here in the city, but I reckon the first words from most peoples mouth was “Give me money!” Not “Hello”, “Hi” or something alongs the line… [...]

Another slightly lazy morning, but the air was full of moisture and rain clouds occasionally dumping their allotment of wetness onto the whole island. Within the Haha-jima youth hostel, most of the guests were busy packing their bags for their long trip back to Tokyo, or to Chichi-jima. At the ferry terminal, much [...]

A very Happy New Year to you all. I hope that you were able to celebrate it in style, with family or friends. I myself had a pretty good time on the island of Haha-jima with the locals and other travellers. My 4 nights were spent at the Anna Beach Youth Hostel, a very [...]

Soon after my last day of work I ventured off to my 忘年会 (Bonenkai – End of year work party) with my whole department. Wasn’t really in the mood to do a do with my colleagues but what can you do? Last years gathering felt a bit stiff, and I really wasn’t in the mood [...]