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ROMANIAN WINTER ESCAPE – DAY THREE
🇷🇴 Day 3 – Romanian Adventure The one with the tour, the disco bus, the icy tunnel and the chalet birthday chaos Location: Sibiu & Bâlea Lake Summary Today had everything. A beautiful wander around Sibiu’s cobbled squares… a full-on disco bus moment (yes, YMCA at 11am)… a cable car ride into the snowy mountains……
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The one with the howling huskies, the rogue bobsleigh, and the three-floor bedroom Huskies in the mountains, a spontaneous bobsleigh detour, medieval towers, oversized hotel rooms, and the kind of dinner chat that sticks with you. 📍 Location Sibiu, Romania ✨ Vibe Fast-paced, funny, a tiny bit dramatic — and properly heartfelt. The Long-Winded Version…
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The One with the Snowy Mountains, the Ski Drama and the Plum Brandy Snow-capped views, medieval castles, first-time skiing, cable car cocktails, and a dinner that felt like a Romanian royal banquet. 📍 Location Brașov, Romania 🌡️ Weather A very pleasant 13°C — warm for this time of year (especially when you’re peeling off layers…
Read MoreAdventure Geek in 2026 – Protecting What Makes It Special
As we head towards 2026, I’ve been spending some time reflecting. Adventure Geek has grown in ways I never could have imagined. What started as a walking club has quietly become something much bigger — a community where people feel accepted, supported, challenged, and part of something meaningful. My focus word for 2026 is Protect.…
Read MoreSLOVAKIA ADVENTURE – DAY THREE
Day 3 – SLOVAKIA ADVENTURE The one with the scary gorge challenge, fantastic views… and a traffic jam! 📍 Location: Národný National Park 🥾 Distance: ~7.5 miles (Garmin total) 🌦️ Weather: Glorious – blue skies, sunshine, and that perfect hiking breeze Highlights 🍳 7:00 am – Breakfast and coffee There’s something lovely…
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Day 2 – SLOVAKIA ADVENTURE ? Location: Štrbské Pleso ? Distance: ~10.6 miles ⛑️ Health: All good. Feeling strong. ?️ Weather: Perfect hiking weather — crisp air, clear skies. Summary Today has been one of those days that reminds you: it’s not just about the destination, but all the small moments – the hush…
Read MoreSLOVAKIA ADVENTURE – DAY ONE
The one with… ladders, laughter, and a little bit of fear. Location: Slovak Paradise National Park Miles: 10 miles Health: Suchá Belá & Prielom Hornádu Gorges Weather: Warm & beautiful ⸻ ? Morning Fuel 7am – Breakfast in Slovakia is anything but ordinary. From pancakes and grapes to boiled eggs, raw carrots, and strong coffee,…
Read MoreDAY SIX – CAMINO INGLES SEPT 2025
The one with the tears, the cabbages, and the cathedral ? Location: Sigüeiro → Sangtiago ? Miles: 14 miles ⛑️ Health: Shattered but happy. ?️ Weather: Rain, rain, and more rain… until the final stretch when the sun broke through, as if Santiago himself was welcoming us home. ⸻ We made it! ? There’s a…
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