AMSTERDAM 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…

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AMSTERDAM 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…

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TRAIL 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…

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TRAVEL 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…

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TRAVEL 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…

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TRAVEL 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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TRAVEL JOURNAL – DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS TRAIL

The one with the hedgehog, coffee with a view, and some large footprints. 📍 Location: Worth Matravers 🥾 Distance: 8.5 miles 🌦️ Weather: Perfect for walking—a bright, sunny day with a refreshing breeze. HIGHLIGHTS: 🚐 Early Start: Sid and I set off early, anticipating potential parking challenges in Worth Matravers. To my delight, we found…

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TRAVEL JOURNAL – LULWORTH COVE AND TYNEHAM TRAIL

The One with the Wet Knickers, the Land That Time Forgot, and Breathtaking Views 📍 Location: Lulworth Cove & Tyneham Village Loop 🥾 Miles: 11 miles 🌨️ Weather: A mix of mist, drenching rain, hail, and glorious sunshine—truly all seasons in one day! HIGHLIGHTS: 9:20 am – Poncho on, I’m ready to go! 🦸‍♀️ Nearly…

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