Latin American back streets, the Hokkaido coastline, the Caribbean.
Unhurried travel notes, kept here with photographs.
In a country the size of Kyushu and Shikoku combined, 5% of the world's species live. The real Costa Rica seen by a former resident who worked two years near an Indigenous village.
From Oarai to Tomakomai by ferry. A 5-day solo trip across Hokkaido, told from day one.
The Caribbean Sea at dawn and the Great Blue Hole from the air. A three-part mini series.

A few years in Latin America, then back to Japan riding around the country on a motorcycle. Travel notes piled up before I noticed. The least planned trips usually turn out the most interesting.
After a close encounter with a brown bear in Mombetsu, I never go to Hokkaido without one.
The "must-haves" from two Hokkaido tours, compiled into one list.
Basics of choosing a tent, sleeping bag and mat — and what I ended up with.
Neck pillow, wired earphones, two-way shoes — plus a large checked bag and a carry-on for the two-suitcase setup.
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