MicroAdventures
AMSTERDAM 2025 – OUR LAST DAY
The one with the Sex Museum ticket mishap, a beltless airport dash, and the last stroopwafel goodbye 🇳🇱✈️ AMSTERDAM – Flying Home And just like that – poof! – our whirlwind Amsterdam adventure comes to an end. One minute we’re dodging bicycles like pros (or not), the next we’re being herded like sheep through airport…
Read MoreAMSTERDAM 2025 – DAY TWO
The one with the Badass Women, Flying Trams and Dinner with Elvis. 🇳🇱 Amsterdam – Day 2 Ahhh, Amsterdam. You seductive little city with your sparkling canals, charming chaos, and an endless supply of cheese, wine, and unexpected adventures. Day 2 delivered BIG. ☀️ Weather Report: Glorious We were blessed with “postcard-perfect” weather — blue…
Read MoreAMSTERDAM 2025 – DAY ONE
The one with the near-death bike tour, questionable art, and a Red Light District crash course I’ll never unsee. 3:00 AM – Symphony of the Suitcase What’s that sound? A ghost? A stray cat? An aggressive poltergeist with a penchant for zippers?Nope. It’s just my bunkmate, clearly operating in a parallel universe, deciding that 3-freakin’-AM…
Read MoreAMSTERDAM 2025 – TRAVEL DAY
I absolutely LOVE this place! The fabulous Emma picked up Rachel and me at 6:40 am, and we set off for Luton. Halfway down the M1, Google piped up with an Accident ahead, want a detour?” Emma hit “yes,” and off we went on a magical mystery tour through tiny villages, shouting out answers to…
Read MoreTRAIL JOURNAL – Day 3 – Conquering the Welsh Peaks
The morning began with a hearty breakfast at Dinorwig Lodge. I can’t recommend this place enough! 🍳 The food was top-notch, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we were fuelled for the day’s adventure. ☕ After breakfast, Jim arrived to give us the day’s briefing. As much as we were hoping to…
Read MoreTRAVEL JOURNAL – WELSH PEAKS – DAY TWO
The one with the rocks, boulders, and BIG stones! 📍 Location – Wales, a land steeped in history, with dramatic landscapes and rugged beauty at every turn! 🥾 Miles – 6 intense, rock-hopping miles that tested our endurance and agility. 🏔️ Elevation gain – 1000m of steep climbs, navigating over rough terrain that left us…
Read MoreTRAVEL JOURNAL – WELSH PEAKS – DAY ONE
The one with a few mountains, a scary descent, and a sense of achievement. 📍 Location: Carneddau Range, Snowdonia, Wales 🏔️ 🥾 Miles: 12.16 miles & six peaks accomplished. ⛑️ Health: All good 🌦️ Weather: Superb! Clear skies, perfect for the views. 🥘 Food: Grazed all day—packed lunch from the hostel, followed by a hearty…
Read MoreTRAVEL JOURNAL – DURDLE DOOR CIRCULAR TRAIL – DAY 3
The one with the iconic arch, ice cream delights, and a cheeky swim for some. 📍 Location: Durdle Door, Dorset 🥾 Miles: 4 miles 🌦️ Weather: Perfect walking weather, with the sun shining and a refreshing cool breeze to keep us comfortable. HIGHLIGHTS: 🍳 8:05 am – I arrive at Lulworth Cove and manage to park…
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