Japan by Bike - Riding to Kyoto & Caught Stealth Camping | Cycling the World 47
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- Japan by Bike - Riding to Kyoto & Caught Stealth Camping | Cycling the World
We ride the last miles along Lake Biwa and plan to meet up with Yuki, our first Warmshowers host, on the outskirts of Kyoto. A very unexpected surprise awaits us at his doorstep! Booking our plane flight to South East Asia is everything but easy. Again and again we walk against closed doors and even when visiting the airport our mission seems bound to fail. Shikoku Island is only a strait away and we find ourselves, with rain in the forecast, scratching our heads to find a place to sleep in the middle of the city of Wakayama. We wake up to a hectic morning with people all over the place! The Sunday ferry we luckily catch at the last minute and enjoy the crossing to a different Japan...
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Our daughter lived in Kyoto several years. Visiting her and traveling around Japan was a grand experience. Thanks for the video
Great to hear you enjoyed Japan as we did! Best wishes :)
I have observed, you both are so calm, relax and kindly. Travelling with happiness, no quaral, no dispute respect to each other. I think your Moto were only traval ! Travel!! Travel !!!.
Thank you so much for your kind words Sunil :) All the Best for you, E&M
The best Videos production from bicycle trips on UA-cam !
Wow, Thanks Arthur 😊 That's really cool to hear!
Indeed. Gave me some great ideas.. thanks for the Great Footage..
Japan seems like a very peaceful place. Especially Yuki's home. My dream would be to live in a place as peaceful as that.
Hi WaywardSeph! It certainly is in a lot of places 😊 even in Tokyo there is a relaxed atmosphere. If you haven't been Japan it is a wonderful place to visit one day...
Good to see you guys again and looking well and healthy. Please stay safe and adventurous all the time. Thank you for giving us a glimpse of this beautiful world amidst the pandemic... "This too, shall pass. When things are bad, remember: It won’t always be this way. Take one day at a time. When things are good, remember: It won’t always be this way. Enjoy every great moment."
Hi Fuji Fatbike57! Thanks, we are trying to do that 😊 We'll keep posting videos and hopefully they give some enjoyment for people in "lockdown". Really like your sense of reality, all shall pass indeed! Enjoy the Inevitable 👌🏼
Interesting to see how the country state of mind has impacted your video editing for Japan.
I would be curious what you see that is different? Thanks
You guys are so cool I'm proud of you
Thanks, great to hear 😊 All the best, E&M
** BEST SHOW EVER * YOU GUYS ARE AWSOME * KEEP TAKING US WITH YOU EVERY WHERE * I AM TO BE THERE...YOOOO HOOOOO*
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Beautiful filming and music on the ferry trip. I love Yuki's house, so peaceful, it's like a paradise.
Hi Brad! Ferry trips are such nice things to do and a wonderful to film. Yuki's place is very peaceful, a small paradise indeed, we love it too 😉 Hope you are safe and sound!! E&M
Thank you!
We love you guys! Watching your video it is so enjoining. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Thank you Flavio 😊 Best Wishes!!
Unlike other countries, will the melancholic and sad note be the nostalgia for their country?
Thanks for posting, I am happy you returned home to the security of home and family during these trying times. Your adventure will continue another day. Thanks again for sharing your adventure with the world through utube. I find your videos and stories well structured with information about travel, people you meet and yourselves. Very well done, congrats for a job well done
Where do you see they returned to Holland?
@@zirndorfredleg7688 | received an email from peyman telling me they were flying from Japan and then hopefully fly home from there. I assumed they were at home because that email was on March 18.
Hi Brian! It's wonderful to hear from you. We are home and in self isolation at the moment. Slowly we will begin to see family and friends, a very strange experience after being on the road such a long time. Thank you for the lovely comments about our videos 😊 Wishing you all the best!
Hi Zirndorf! We are back home at the moment because of the corona situation. We plan to edit te remaining material and shoot new when we get the chance. You will see us arriving home somewhere in the future 😉
@@WheelstoWander I am happy to read that you have returned home whether there is support for you in this troubling times. I look forward to your new videos when you return to your travels together. thanks again
Wow...Envy you...We Stay Home...(CoronaVirus)...apidemic....You guys having a Good Ride in Japan...Stay Safe.....n Healthy...
Hi Abdul, This was shot before the coronavirus came out! Most of the world seems to be in lockdown as are we. Best of health and safety! E&M
Great films, thanks. What amazes me is your ability to find rough tracks that actually LEAD somewhere. If it were me, they would end in a ploughed field or a cliff!
Thanks Studebaker! Maps.me is an amazing app that works a treat for us, highly recommended :.)
12:49 one of the most beautiful shots ive seen in a while
Take care Maudi & Eric, stay safe and healthy
Thank you Agustina! You Too 🙏🏼 E&M
Oh Japan is always my dream destination. Thanks for showing around, Love it.
Our pleasure Moks 😊
What a beautiful place. Great hospitality provided by Yuki. All of that bamboo reminds me of home: Jamaica. You guys look awesome seeing you have been on the road for 513 days. Keep pushing ❤
Thank you for your kind words 😊 Japan has a soothing effect on the system, a very easy going country in general for cycling/camping. All the best in Jamaica!
@@WheelstoWander Quite so. Thank you. I live in the US now 🙂
Thank you very much 👍👏👏👏💙
Hi Serato! Our pleasure ✌🏼 E&M
Maudi the power house getting your tickets, your home now tho now aren't you, its great you still have the awesome adventure videos for us thanks be safe .
Hi David! Maudi did an absolute awesome job getting those tickets!! We are self isolating back home for the time being. Lot's of time to edit videos now 😉 There are plenty still coming!! Thanks, health & safety!!
@@WheelstoWander my kindred spirits look after your self's xx
OMG! You guys are so strong and you bikes are strong too love from Thailand😍👍
Thank you 😊 We have some lovely episodes in Thailand coming up in a few months, great place!!
Thank you 😊 We have some lovely episodes in Thailand coming up in a few months, great place!!
Great video as usual. I always find your filming style very relaxing & meditative...which right now with this virus craziness is much welcomed. How are you both dealing with it? Hope all is well. ✌🏼& ❤️
Hi Regan! Thanks 😊 so nice to hear our style has a zen quality! We had to cancel our trip for now and are back home in self isolation for the time being. All is well, we hope with you too!! All the best, E&M
I like your videos,,,
From Indonesia
Thanks Nur Uddin 😊
That was another outstanding video. People are so nice there. Take care and stay safe, Al
Hi Al! Good to hear from you 😊 Japanese people are so polite and friendly, we are already talking about a second tour 😉 We hope everything is ok out there!! Health and safety! E&M
A wonderful calm episode (except for the ticket stress!), it is perfect for our new reality...It's good to see you looking so healthy, I think Japan agrees with you :)
Hi Robert! That's great to hear, we loved Japan :) A wonderful country for cycling/camping, the easy vibe surely helped us stay healthy! Take care, E&M
Great Video i really like your humble and calm way, not this we are the best,craziest etc. adventurer, i think you both found the true happiness. So its no Problem to go to Bangkok because of Covid-19 (in europe almost all flights to Asia are cancelled), stay safe and enjoy your great life out there.
Hi Oliver! Thanks, we always try to be down to earth (and fail ;.) We are in self isolation now waiting this thing out. We will will hit the road again when possible... Health & safety out there!! E&M
I love how encouraged you guys are!
I was also planning to travel all around Japan. Because of coronavirus, I had to postpone.
Stay safe!
Hi Hasan! Thank you 👍🏼 We expect you will have a wonderful time in Japan when the virus is under control. All the best!!
A late reaction but we contacted each other here in Holland already but I'm sad I could not give you both a hug. I hope we will still see some footage till the "end", but what a desillusion. Still with this crazy pandemic it's good to have you both in the relative safety of our own Holland but I sincerely hope for you both that this epic voyage could get a "continuïng story"! I cannot imagine you're "done"...
Love you both, hopefully seeiing you soon!!
Kees
We fully plan on bringing out the whole series and are already making plans for the next journey, which we of course will be documenting! A strange experience not really being able to enjoy the full fruits of meeting all of you guys after being out on the road for such a long time...
Love you too, Digi Hug 😉
I love all your videos! What is the music that starts at 4:04 pretty please? :)
Love your videos. So inspiring to see that there is still some people traveling during Covid. I have a couple of questions. We mostly see you on your bikes. When you stop to see the cultural sites (I assume you do stop!) how do you keep your bikes and belongings safe? Do you have any good tips about "banking" (getting money and using it in each country, etc..) while traveling. Thanks!
Love your videos! They are like documentary but more friendly :)
Thanks so much!! 😊
I hope you two are doin good and are safe from the virus
Hi Derek! We are and hope you do too!! All the best & Thanks for reaching out!
i hope you could visit philippines soon..god blesa you always guys..
Thanks and perhaps we will some day...🙏🏼
Beautiful video and I love the music
Thank you Gae! 🙏
Wow, that flight booking was a challenge! Well, what can u expect from a fuel powered nonsense! Up the bikes! Great vid as usual!
Hi Michele! Almost, the most crazy booking we did 😉 Bikes are so easy and we prefer them over planes for sure! Thanks and stay safe!
I'm assuming this video was shot before the pandemic became our new reality.
Yes, it was! Thanks for asking and not assuming otherwise.
Looking forward to Shikoku! We loved our time there in 2014.
Shikoku coming up... we can already say we loved it too 😉
You guys are amazing. I am a new fan. Ride safe. Hope you visit philippines soon.
Thank you Andres!! Philippines must be on our route some day... All the Best! E&M
Great stuff. It's always terrible having to wait for bureaucrats, I feel like just asking how much the bribe is today, as most of the time that's the real problem. I'm not sure how bad the problem is in Japan or if they have one, Africa is terrible and right now NOT the place to be for Europeans. I am trying to see if i can tour next year from Norway to Greece, then further if time and finances allow. Soon I will retire and then it will only be money to get in the way, have bike will travel. Thanks for sharing your time and travels with us. Arigatou gozaimasu.
In Japan we didn't experience anything like this. In Africa (not on a bicycle) I did experience a lot of bribing, sometimes with the threat of a machete or machine gun.
What a great thing to look forward too, who knows we might bump into each other somewhere on the road!
I heard you are coming to Bangkok Thailand. I worry both of you. One thing you should know is cycling in Thailand is quite dangerous especially the road that connects city to city. you should be careful as possible as you can. Sorry for my English skill
Thanks Look! We already cycled in Thailand and we will post videos about our adventures in SE Asia coming months. It sure can be hectic sometimes 😅 Thanks again for looking out!! E&M
Lot of love from india🇮🇳
Thanks Deepak 🙏
Thanks to u wheels to wonder.i've seen so many places on ur channel..
That's great to hear, thanks Richard! 😊
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I'm surprised you still have rooms for other things than that big tent !!
Hi guys great video. I found you on UA-cam recently while i was doing research for my next bike trip. I am planning (as soon as lockdown ends) to cycle from my home just outside of London to Ho Chi Minh where i will take a short flight to the Philippines and cycle to El Nido on the island of Palawan. You’re video’s have been incredible to watch and have really helped me with my planning. I wanted to ask if there was any particular places to avoid, or a route that you could recommend? Or if anyone on here has any insight at all I would be grateful. I have been doing bike trips for the last 8 or 9 years and have cycled all over Europe but i have never been outside of it. One of my main concerns outside of Europe is camping or finding accommodation (and the cost of this). I guess wild camping is the most affordable but as a solo traveler with no experience of the places i will be travelling through it is quite a scary thought 😂 the bit that concerns me the most is the stretch between Turkey and India. how did you find wild camping outside of Europe? Were there any countries that you would advise against wild camping, or any countries that were good for wild camping?? Or any particular places i should avoid in general. If anyone has any advice for a trip like this i would love to hear it. Many thanks and all the best!!
Hi Tommy! Thank you for sharing your story. We would love to answer your questions. Could you write them to us on our email address wheelstowander@gmail.com. It will be easier to go backwards and forwards between questions and answers and we feel we can serve you better that way! Thanks
I love your videos 🌲🐕❤️
Thank you Clay 😊
Hi, you both! Very interesting journey. I enjoyed watching every bit of it. Hope all is good. Love; from Malaysia.
Thanks Eddie! Stay happy and healthy 🙏
Hi guys. Just catching up on ur world tour 3 yrs ago. Did u do a trip to china back then?
We wanted to but couldn't obtain the visa's!
Again.... great video!!!
Thanks Technico 😊
Love from India 🥰
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AWESOME 📷🤗🤗🤗🤗📷✔
Hi Drew 😊 Thanks !! E&M
Serious MO2W vibes... are you guys brothers?
We have the same name 😉
Good work, Mau Di! Good thing you went, a man wouldn't have had that much patience! 5 hours! Ahhhhhhh!😂👌💪
Haha, I usually don't either... an exception!
Idk when you filmed this/traveled through there but please be cautious about germs to protect yourselves and others. Biwako is a beautiful area. I took a road trip from Yamanashi to Shikoku and the lake area was stunning. I got to camp next to it and enjoy a few touristy shots, unfortunately the fastest way to Kyoto is a road further away up the mountain range, which gave great views but you don't get a sense of the towns. Tokushima is famous for ramen and the Naruto whirlpools, if you have time and visit Kochi go to the market! And if you're doing the Shimanami Kaido (as cyclists surely you must! If you're fit it might take a day, I took 2 with a dog) stop at Dogo Onsen before leaving Shikoku. If you're leaving from Osaka and you do the Shimanami Kaido, you'll pass Himeji on the way back. Japan really is perfect for bike touring imo
Hi, it was a while back when we were cycling here! Of course we are aware of what is going on and try to be careful. We agree that Japan is a beautiful and easy country for touring. All the amenities you need to also go on a more budget friendly trip! The Shiminami Kaido is one of our videos currently in the making... Thanks for your tips and please stay safe! E&M
glad an Indian could help you eventually ❤
That was really great :) Best wishes
I will cycle riding next june
We hope you can and will! Stay safe 🙏🏼
'Much Tanx frum me, mark s g. wish i cud be there. maybe missed chance, but got me life ahead of me. at 63 the other half...ha. met 1st Japanice cylist on my early ride Pheonx/mesa ,az to the south rim grand canyon. may have name in book or slip of paper. but thanx to share tent camp site or id not get in park that eve.again..83,
Hi Mark, Thanks!! Sounds like you are doing some great adventures yourself too!! All the best!
🤗 I am the first viewer. Waiting for you to come to India😊
😊 We have been in India twice. Love to come back one day!!
Have you been to Kerala(gods own country) , the southern part of country. You would love here😀
Hey guys, RE Japanese people leaving you be when you're wild camping, I had a similar experience. I spent a month camping in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park and had no issues.
Hi Ben! One month in the Heart of Tokyo, that is amazing. What a great sense of tolerance they have. I wonder if it would be the same for Japanese people?
@@WheelstoWander The homeless Japanese people I noticed in the park had actually built a little encampment with houses made from found materials. It was the cleanest homeless encampment I ever saw, they even had brooms and swept their "streets."
It seems you do not know how Japanese people feel, specially when foreigners do not follow the rules. They are unhappy. They basically never point it and never directly to you. You are just lucky they didn't call the police. I feel sad Western people transfer there ideas and lifestyle in other countries and believe it's OK.
@@lucky2watch Can't say I had any issue with police. Have you seen how many homeless people stay in Yoyogi every night? You know there is a large homeless camp there right??
@@bengrad5478please read what I wrote again. I didn't wrote you had problem with problem. Local people are unhappy with this homeless camp and they are scared. As well this camp is illogical.
have you ever been asked to leave from your wild/open camping anywhere in the world?
Maybe once but it’s a hazy memory 😅
May I have a little information about your bikes
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Lovely to follow!
How come other cycle tourists don't appear in your videos?
Hi Trygve! Thanks, we don't meet a lot of cycle tourists generally. Check out our Tajikistan videos, there we did meet quite a lot, the most in our whole tour so far 😊
Will you come to INDONESIA ??
Hi Jeffa! Someday we hope we will 🙏🏼
are you guys coming to china？i am waiting for you in beijing
Thanks Hu Tang! We tried but couldn't get a visa twice. Check to following video why: ua-cam.com/video/CNU1K8Sn0F0/v-deo.html
This is basically journey across japan but without chris complaining about his ass hurting like hell every 5 seconds.
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Vous n'avez pas rencontrés de problème par rapport au Covid 19 ?
Hi Juan! This was shot before the new coronavirus came out. Stay Safe!
Nice images guys, beautiful perspective of nippon. hope 2 see you roll the streets after this crisis. lots of love.
Hi Lars! Thanks 😊 We are planning our next adventure as we speak... only time will tell what happens next... All the Best!! 🙏🏼 E&M
mbakyu kapan sampe indonesia???
Hi Tri! We hope to go one day... We hear Indonesia is beautiful!!
ok sukses untuk kalian berdua... semoga sehat selalu aminn
I didn't see anyone, anywhere wearing masks....🤔
In Japan lot's of people wear masks daily all the time. This episode was shot before the coronavirus came out...
@@WheelstoWander it's funny now we're in quarantine - I was watching a show set in the 2000s yesterday and for a second I got mad because no one was wearing masks and everyone was touching!
If stealth camping in public areas you should wake up at the Crack of dawn and pack your shit right away.
You're complaining about booking a trip and not getting a discount price during a worldwide pandemic? Maybe time to go home, reduce the risk of you getting it without symptoms and spreading it wherever you go? Most people doing long tours seem to have cancelled their trips? Ask yourself why you are still travelling?
Don't judge if you don't understand the full situation. We're many months behind with our video's to be able to put out what we think is quality content for people to enjoy. The coronavorus didn't even exist back then. Apparenty it's easy just to assume that we're irresponsible people, while actually we flew back home to put ourselves in voluntary self isolation.
What they called the discount prize at the airport was the regular prize on internet. They only wanted to give me an overly prized ticket because I had to book at the ticket office on the airport, due to their failing system on the website.
That’s great that you did that so maybe add in your notes that it was filmed earlier. You posted it April 5th but nothing to mention it was not in the current situation. Some other dumb asses might think if it’s safe for them it’s safe for us.
We planned to upload a video this week explaining our situation. It's a good suggestion to put in the video notes!
You shouldn't camp at the ordinary park in Japan. You are bothering locals.
Go to proper camp sites or hotels.