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Madagascar 2006

Madagascar September 26 to November 2, 2006 Antananarivo (Tana), Tuesday morning, September 26, 2006 “Passenger Dorothee Fleck, please come to counter 21!” That’s how it all started after Regine and Andreas had safely taken me to the airport. I quickly said goodbye and reported obediently. For the first time on all my tours, they discovered …

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Two pleasant weeks in South Korea

Arrival in Busan: First impressions I arrive in Busan early in the morning on the ferry. I immediately notice two striking differences between Koreans and Japanese: On the one hand, I find Koreans less polite, as they often push in front of others. On the other hand, I am pleased that someone immediately helps me …

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The last days in Japan – on Honshu

The last days in Japan – on Honshu After returning to Honshu, I found myself in a densely populated area with heavy traffic. I had lost a screw from my front rack. I usually carry spare screws with me, but I hadn’t brought any for this relatively short tour 😉. Since I was back in …

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Shikoku: | an impressing landscape

Shikoku: A stormy start and impressing landscapes My trip to Shikoku began with a real adventure: a typhoon was approaching! As soon as I reached the smallest of Japan’s four main islands, it started to rain. The water came down like buckets, as if floodgates had been opened. Cycling? Absolutely unthinkable in this torrential rain. …

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About mountains and megacities

Honshu Part 2  From Tokyo to Yokosuka From Tokyo, I drove along the coast to Yokosuka. One big city followed another, and Tokyo merged seamlessly into Yokohama, the second largest city in Japan. I noticed the difference: Yokohama was more modern and offered luxurious stores. Whether you want to buy a Porsche or a Cartier …

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From Cape Oma to Tokyo

Honshu Part 1: From Cape Oma to Tokyo **Saturday, 28.09.2024** Once again, I was happy to be traveling alone, to be able to make spontaneous decisions and not have a fixed plan that I had to stick to. It was around 11 a.m. when I arrived in Oma. I actually only wanted to ride the …

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