Why is peat extraction still a common sight in Ireland?
Coming from the Netherlands, I have never seen peat extraction in practice, or even a single piece of turf, in real life. It’s a relic of our grandparents’ era, something we only know from...
Travel Writing & Photography
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Environmental Photography
We created this section of our website to highlight environmental issues. Human activities often take a significant toll on nature, even if it’s not always immediately obvious. The relationship between humans and nature is...
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How brewing sake can help reducing disaster risks and support biodiversity
Kashima City, located in Saga Prefecture on Kyushu, is one of Japan’s leading sake-producing regions. However, it’s not just known for its sake, but also for its tidal flats, rich ecosystems, and cultural heritage,...
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Cycling the Shimanami Kaido: Japan’s Scenic Island-Hopping Route
The Shimanami Kaidō is without a doubt one of Japan’s most spectacular cycling routes: a 75 km journey that connects the cities of Imabari (Shikoku) and Onomichi (Honshu) via six scenic islands and a...
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Sakura season: what’s all the fuss about?
Sakura, or cherry blossoms, are a big deal in Japan. They attract countless people and tourists from all over the world year after year. At first, we didn’t quite understand the hype around the...
‘A Cyclist’s Guide to Kyushu’ is coming soon!
After living in Nagasaki and exploring much of Kyushu by bicycle, we felt this underrated region deserved its own cycling guide. Following the format you have come to know from our other guide, A...
Hundreds of cyclists already exploring Taiwan with: ‘A Cyclist’s Guide to Taiwan’
Our cycling guide to Taiwan has been warmly received since its release and is now available in multiple stores across Taipei and online. Designed for riders of all levels, the book helps cyclists discover...
Why is peat extraction still a common sight in Ireland?
Coming from the Netherlands, I have never seen peat extraction in practice, or even a single piece of turf, in real life. It’s a relic of our grandparents’ era, something we only know from...
Environmental Photography
We created this section of our website to highlight environmental issues. Human activities often take a significant toll on nature, even if it’s not always immediately obvious. The relationship between humans and nature is...
Taipei Cycle Show – Workshop by ONSGO
We were thrilled to lead a workshop at the Taipei Cycle Show, a massive global event attracting tens of thousands of visitors annually. We were joined by an inspiring group of participants and were...
Connecting Cultures: Discussing cycling at the Taiwan Representative Office in NL
We were honoured to discuss the future of cycling tourism with Ambassador Tien at the Taiwan Representative Office in The Hague. Our discussion centred on diversifying Taiwan’s global appeal, by focusing on its incredible...
First month on ‘The Emerald Isle’
Chomh ciotach le muc i sciathlán*… Yeah, that’s not exactly easy to understand, right? Years of living in Asia has made us more aware of our European identity; moving from Chinese- and Japanese-speaking islands...
Featured in ‘Bicycle Club Magazine Taiwan’
Bicycle Club Magazine Taiwan published a feature on the story behind The Cyclist’s Guide to Taiwan. The article looks at how years of riding, exploring, and route planning across the island grew into a...
Reviews and Feedback
What do people think of the book so far? Since the release of A Cyclist’s Guide to Taiwan, we’ve been incredibly grateful for the responses it has received; from cyclists who have taken the...
Podcast at Giant with Cycle Now series
In collaboration with the Cycling Culture Museum at the Giant headquarters and the Netherlands Office Taipei, we contributed to a special Cycling Now podcast series exploring cycling, everyday life, and sustainable mobility in Taiwan....
