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After an unforgettable journey through the Scottish Highlands, we were back on a plane returning to Paris! Having had such an amazing time at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, we couldn’t resist coming back for more excitement - especially as spectators! The Paralympic Games, which always immediately follow the Olympic Games, are often overlooked but they offer an equally incredible showcase of athleticism - plus, the ticket prices make it a easier on the wallet too. We were also

We were on the road again - first stop, Scotland! Unluckily for us, it was a UK public holiday weekend and still in the height of peak tourism season in Scotland, which made it super challenging to make plans last minute for rental cars, accommodation.. everything really! We weren’t sure how to best make the most of the 9 days we had in Scotland, and after much deliberation, we agreed to maximise our time with a short 3 day organised tour with Haggis Adventures to make it ou

After the conclusion of EURO2024, we entered a transition period from full-time work to full-time travel. We were both overdue for some time away from the office after an intense few months of dedicated to work. There was some uncertainty if there were any last-minute opportunities to work or volunteer at the 2024 Paris Olympics and we had kept this time open in case anything popped up. But because we eventually had an open schedule, we decided to jump online and start resear

How do we summarise 6 months of life and adventures into 1 post without turning it into a bedtime story? As many of our family & friends have kept up via Jelley’s Instagram already, we’ll (try) to keep this short and sweet. (*Disclaimer - this might be a long one...) January If there’s one way to make Frankfurt look like the cleanest, most efficient and quiet city in the world, it’s to teleport directly from Mumbai into this alternate universe. It was quite a contrast flying

After a wonderful tour through Rajasthan, we found ourselves a little “India-ed” out. The constant noise, harassment, and air quality made us yearn for a more peaceful experience – especially as we now no longer had the comforts of our tour guide, Manu. So, we decided to take a little staycation and book a nice hotel in New Delhi’s 'Aerocity'. It was a perfect western bubble next to the airport where we could just slow down and pretend like we weren't actually in India before

Arriving in New Delhi, we were filled with a mix of eager anticipation and nervousness. Meeting up with our good friends and travel buddies, Victoria and Andrew, was a moment we really looked forward to, but we couldn’t shake off the apprehension of what was in store in one of the most populous country in the world. India, and especially its capital, New Delhi, is known for its chaotic vibrancy—a place that can overwhelm even the most seasoned travelers. Recognizing that Indi

It was a shock to the senses returning to Thamel, the tourist hub of Kathmandu Valley, after the serenity of the mountains. It was a familiar spot though, and we were grateful to be reunited with clean clothes, and a hotel room with a guaranteed hot shower and electricity. We had a long list of admin to work through again, with the priority being laundry, job interviews and yummy food !! While we weren’t entirely sure what we’d be doing next, we did decide that there would be

With our legs rested & recovered, we set off from Namche Bazaar in the direction of Mount Everest! While Luke was in high spirits and good health, Jelley quickly realized that she was coming down with the notorious ‘ Khumbu cough '. The condition is still a bit of a mystery, generally this ‘cough’ is caused by a combination of low humidity and temperatures in high altitudes, and it seemed like just about everyone we had spoken to in Namche had it. We were hopeful that the co