Shopping Day

We decided to try out a Japanese Ramen place at the Chinatown of Amsterdam. We also found the best bubble-tea around and the famous fries here. I cycled 10km around to look for a decent Ortlieb rack bag for the journey ahead. Went to couple of bike stores but they do not carry it. So…

The Adventure Begins

To Culemborg, Asch, Netherlands It was a big day today. I had a very good sleep last night and early in the morning, my host prepared bread and omelette for me =) aww..  and I’m gonna miss Amsterdam so much! Finally it is time to set off. For the first 20 kilometers , I tried to…

Down with Eye Infection

I supposed to cycle down to the windmill but I’m unable to cycle due to my right. I woke up feeling pain in my right eye, it swell up and I have difficulty it opening up. So I quickly visit the pharmacy to get some eye drops hopefully I can recover soon. So I met…

Work, Cafe & BBQ

Today I have to help a friend to set up the furniture in the office in return for her kindness for hosting me. To reward ourselves, we decided to go for a cafe hunt. There isn’t many cafes around so we decided to ask some locals here and they share with us that there is…

Arrived to Netherlands

I have arrived to Hoek Van Holland, Netherlands early in the morning after spending a night on the ship. Got up early at 5am in the morning and went down to the deck for breakfast. And it was the usual American breakfast, very simple but great. As the ship sail through the calm waters of…

Leaving for Netherlands

Today is a big day. Before I leave for my train to Hawich International, Kris and I have lunch at Wurst Bar, which is near the Chinatown in London. I set off at 3pm and cycle to London Liverpool Station and take a train to Harwich International then transit to take a ferry across the…

Met up with Old Friends

After two years, we finally get to catch up again. I met Nicola & Stuart during my backpacking trip in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. They came all the way down from Birmingham to London, very nice of them =) We walked along the south bank and visited the Borough Market. Chill out at some bars.

Exploring London

Visit the Natural History Museum and Art Science Museum today because it is free admission. I’m not a guy into history but I thought it will be nice to explore and see the architecture of the building.

Cycle into the City

It is time to leave the cozy hostel and cycle to the city center of London to meet my friend. This was my first time in London and I will be cycling, I am extremely nervous. The night before, I wondered how are the roads or cycling culture in London is like. But the first…