Prague Day 9
Charles' Two Towers
Our penultimate day left us with very little to do, how could we fill this day?
Prague Day 8
Good Friday
A very light day, with very little to do as we were running out of things to see and do.
Prague Day 7
Prague Castle
Today was planned to be a long day of sightseeing - we'd cover everything on the hill to save needing to go up there more than once.
Prague Day 6
Czech Folk
All we knew for sure about today was that it would start early with the Clementinum, and finish late with the Prague folk show. It was going to be a long day...
Prague Day 5
Vyšehrad
Koláčs, Vyšehrad, wandering around the south part of the Old Town, and trying more traditional food.
Prague Day 4
Seeing Mucha Prague
Today was our first proper day of sightseeing in Prague, but the weather forecast was not looking good...
Prague Day 2
Generali Prague Half Marathon
Race day! We had no idea what to expect other than there would likely be *some* cobblestones. The rest of the day was planned for relaxing, and doing some pottery painting.
Prague Day 1
London to Prague
A new adventure begins! This time, we start our journey with a rush to get race numbers, and experience the new EES for the first time.
Prague
Trip Planning
In August 2025, with our fourth Super Half just two months away, the long-awaited entries for the Generali Prague Half Marathon were finally announced with little notice. It wasn’t until the day before entries opened that the time was announced as well. The 'secrecy' around this seemed to frustrate so many on social media, and I guess I can understand why. It was, however, going to be First-Come-F …
València Day 9
All Saints‘ Day
Today we would be leaving Valencia behind us, and flying home to London.
València Day 8
Xàtiva
For our final full day we were going on a day trip by train to the nearby city of Xativa.
València Day 7
Flamenco
We'd spent the last few days seeing things that I'd suggested, thankfully today was mostly Carmen's suggestions: beach, bocadillos, and flamenco.
València Day 6
Peñíscola
Today we were on an organised day trip to Peniscola to see where Game of Thrones had filmed scenes set in Meereen. It just so happened to be a Templar Fortress as well.
València Day 5
Sights and Missed Opportunities
Day 2 of sightseeing, it seemed likely we'd see the majority of what was left before Carmen's salsa lesson.
València Day 4
Back and Forth
Our first full day of sightseeing around Valencia. We'd got a list to work through over the next few days, with no plans on how long any of it would take.
València Day 3
València Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
Race day had arrived. Would it be the fastest half marathon in this series for both of us? Or would it be a case of just finishing the best we could?
València Day 2
Expo Day
The most important thing for us to do today was to visit the Feria Valencia Exhibition Centre to collect our race numbers for tomorrow. It had not been the best night of sleep with the tapas restaurant noise finishing around midnight, and then being awoken again around 04:00 when someone arrived next-door. It seemed likely many of the apartments in this building were for short-term holiday lets l …
València
Trip Planning
Our Super Half race series adventure so far is one that has been filled with fun and sightseeing. By the time we completed the Copenhagen and Cardiff half marathons, we’d already booked the Berlin Half to be our third, and knew that València would be our fourth. It almost didn’t happen though when we came close to giving up on getting places for this popular race. On the day the general entries op …
Lyon Day 5
Train After Train
I was up at 08:20 after yet another night with very little sleep. I was going to be thankful for decent pillows after this trip. For our final time, we headed to Clef Dorée for breakfast. This time I had a pain au chocolat, with my usual Earl Grey tea. Amusingly the person serving us didn’t need to show me the box of tea he just waved a packet of Earl Grey at me to double check I was having ‘the u …
Lyon
Trip Planning
After her successful dance competition in February 2025, Carmen had decided to compete at the EuroGames which this year would take place in Lyon. When they’d been in Vienna last year, we’d both gone there so she could support her friends, and we did a little tourism too. This time, as I’d got so little annual leave left to use, I hadn’t planned on going. After Carmen’s plans for her 40th birthday …
Berlin Day 5
Berlin to Leicester
The end had arrived, but not before one last sightseeing run around the city.
Berlin Day 4
Spandau (Without the Ballet)
To avoid the busyness of the city, I thought it'd be nice to visit Spandau Citadel and Charlottenburg Palace. It'd mean something new for us both, and hopefully wouldn't be too much time on our feet.
Berlin Day 3
Generali Berlin Half Marathon
We were finally about to run our third Super Half, the halfway point for this series. My three most recent ‘proper’ half marathons have seen steady improvements on the road back to my pre-pandemic times. Each of those races are ones where I’ve resisted the temptation to push too hard too soon, but have still had to walk at some point towards the end of each race. In fact, I’ve not ran an entire ra …
Berlin Day 2
Hasenheide parkrun
parkrun, sightseeing, and carb-loading. Maybe a more active day than usual for before a half marathon.
Denmark Day 10
Copenhagen to London
Another trip was at an end; the longest trip that Carmen and myself had been on together. It was also the longest period of time we’ve spent in each other’s company so far as well. I got up at 08:00, and after breakfast I got ready for my long run. I’d come up with alternate routes depending on what distance I felt capable of today. Carmen decided she’d join me, so we used the ten mile route and r …
Denmark Day 9
Malmö Ribersborg parkrun
We knew we’d be doing a parkrun in a Scandinavian country today, but we didn’t know which parkrun. We’d previously been looking at Amager Strandpark and Amager Fælledpark, with my preference being the first of those two as it’d be closer, and I’ve heard good things about that one too. When we started to discuss when would be best to visit Malmö, if we decided we’d got time to, I suggested that Sat …
Denmark Day 8
Amager
The most important thing today was getting to the train station in Vejle for the 11:01 train to Copenhagen. With the bus out of Billund leaving every thirty minutes, and the closest one arriving nine minutes before the train is scheduled to leave, we really needed to catch the bus before that one just in case it was running late. We left out around 09:30, put the key back in the lockbox, and start …
Denmark Day 7
LEGO House
We were up early so we could run a few miles before breakfast. I’d planned a rough route that would take us past Legoland and the LEGO Castle Hotel. Amazingly that hotel actually does look like a castle, made from LEGO. With Billund being so small though, I'd planned a bit of a spiral route to avoid doing laps, but after passing Legoland we remembered the idea of running in a brick shape, so heade …
Denmark Day 6
Copenhagen to Billund
The focus for today was getting from Copenhagen to Billund, to see the home of the world famous LEGO bricks. This meant we could have a later start today, and still have enough time for everything we need to do. We finished packing, had breakfast, and then tidied the apartment ready for checkout. We headed to Østerport, dragging the suitcases over cobblestones hopefully for the last time. From the …
Denmark Day 5
Royal Residences and Freedom
We started today off with a short run to keep our legs ticking over ready for parkrun next weekend. The route I planned took us around the outside of Kastellet, and through the courtyard of the Amalienborg Palace to Nyhavn, and then looped back, this time running along the other side of Kastellet to make it a little over 5K. I would have like to have run around Christiania Freetown a little, but f …
Denmark
Trip Planning
Myself and Carmen were off on the start of another adventure - this time to Denmark for the Copenhagen Half, and to see the birthplace of everyone's favourite toy brick.
Cyprus Day 8
Home
My time in Cyprus, for now, had come to an end. It was strange to know I'd be back in a few months time. Pandemic permitting.
Cyprus Day 7
Larnaca
For my final full day in Cyprus I took the bus to Larnaca to see what I could find there.
Cyprus Day 6
Ancient Kourion and Kolossi
I covered over 18 miles on foot today, not having realised it'd be a long hike between two of the sights. Time tables for busses were against me as well, and it left me wondering whether I'd manage to see everything I wanted to.
Cyprus Day 5
Amathus and Akrotiri
I took the bus to Amathus, and then hired a bike to cycle around the far side of the salt lake to Akrotiri, and then back.
Cyprus Day 4
Lemesos
This was a slow day with the only goal to get from Paphos to Limassol using the Intercity bus. Anything else would be a bonus.
Cyprus Day 3
Exploring Paphos
Today I covered twenty miles on foot, seeing all of the sights in Paphos that I could find. It was a warm day too, but I managed to stay hydrated, took my time when I could, and tried to take it all in.
Cyprus Day 2
Into the Mountains
Today I took a tour bus that started in the flooded streets of Paphos, and finished up in the Troodos Mountains, visiting villages and waterfalls.
Cyprus Day 1
To Cyprus!
My adventure in Cyprus started off traveling from Luton to Paphos, and from there preparing for the next few days whilst also squeezing in a run to continue the 567 day runstreak.
Amsterdam Day 6
Anne Frank
Before flying home, I was off to see what had been the house where holocaust victim Anne Frank had hidden before her and her family were murdered towards the end of the second world war.
Amsterdam Day 5
On Yer Bike
It was time to travel the way Amsterdam is famous for - by bike. I wasn't one to cycle around the city though - for me it was a chance to get out through the countryside to Muiden and Naarden.
Amsterdam Day 4
Exploring Amsterdam
My purpose for being in the country was over - now it was time to explore in earnest.
Amsterdam Day 3
TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2019
The race in which I hoped to redeem myself after having an awful spring marathon. With legs that could not climb stairs the day before, could it still work out after four months of hard training?
Amsterdam Day 2
Zaanse Schans
I'd hope to have an easy day on my feet, but they were already aching considerably. By the end of the day I'd be limping my way back to the hotel having overdone it. Not great marathon prep
Amsterdam Day 1
Leicester to Amsterdam
The start of another adventure and the last days before my final marathon of 2019. My main priority for the day, beyond checking in, was collecting my race number.
Switzerland Day 2
New Year, New Adventure
I arrived in Geneva, explored a little, and soon found out just how expensive Switzerland is
Switzerland Day 1
New Year's Eve
As 2018 drew to a close I headed down to London to start a new adventure
Russia Day 4
The Summer Palace of Peterhof
Today we visited Peterhof, a palace nicknamed as the Russian Versailles. The day then ended with taking the train to Moscow.
Russia Day 3
Puskin, The Tsar’s Village
Yesterday we'd seen the Winter Palace, and today we were going out into the countryside to see the Summer Palace, one which looked to be inspired by French architecture.
Russia Day 2
Exploring Saint Petersburg
Today the organised part of our tour began with the Winter Palace. The afternoon would then be self-guided, seeing the other sights in St. Petersburg such as the Peter and Paul Fortress.
Russia Day 1
To Saint Petersburg!
We started off this trip as we meant to go on - cramming it with sightseeing as we saw some of the sights of Saint Petersburg whilst going out looking for somewhere to eat.
Devon Day 5
Newquay
The unexpected end of our time in Cornwall and Devon. We did at least get to see a little more first.
Devon Day 3
Ilfracombe and Woolacombe
It may have rained today, but it didn't stop us going out to see new places such as Ilfracombe. There were even some sunny spells which helped.
Devon Day 2
Dunster and Minehead
With some time to spare, we explored Dunster and Minehad, and then onto Westward Ho! and Lynmouth. Some of the towns were quite picturesque, but they were all also quite different from each other.
Devon Day 1
Leicester to Weston-super-Mare
The start of a small adventure in the UK, starting off with a night in Weston-Super-Mare to break up the journey.
Norway Day 7
Tromsø to London
Our flight home wasn't until later in the day, so we still had time for some last minute sightseeing in the city - without the benefit of cold weather gear.
Norway Day 6
Ravnastua to Tromsø
It was time to return to Tromsø. This would be our final chance to see the aurora.
Norway Day 4
Ice Fishing and Sauna
During the day we attempted some ice fishing; but found the ice extended all the way down to the silt. In the evening we could get warmed up in the sauna.
Norway Day 3
Snow Scooters
There's not much to do when you're in the middle of nowhere with very few hours of daylight. We did however get to ride the snowscooters as we waited for night and the hope of seeing the aurora.
Norway Day 2
Tromsø to Ravnastua
We were taken by minibus from Tromsø through Finland and back into Norway to some awaiting snow scooters near Karasjok. From there we were taken at speed through the trees to the cabins of Ravnastua.
Norway Day 1
London to Tromsø
It took two flights to get from the UK to Tromsø; but it was going to be worth it. After this long day we'd be on our way to our final destination in the morning.
Norway
Trip Preparation
Iceland may not have gone to plan; but another opportunity had presented itself to see the Northern Lights. Time for some more planning!
Scotland Day 6
Heading Home
We were back in Edinburgh and would soon be heading home. What else could we see in the city before that time came?
Scotland Day 5
Loch Ness
Some confusion, but no Loch Ness monster. Of course. Before the sunset we'd be back in Edinburgh.
Scotland Day 4
Isle of Skye
The weather had taken a dramatic turn. Not only did it seem possible it was going to ruin the plans we had for the day; but it was entirely possible we may get stuck on Skye with threats of the bridge being closed due to high wind. Would the ferry be closed also?
Scotland Day 3
Glasgow to the Isle of Skye
Our schedule for the day was tight again - we had to be at the Glenfinnan Viaduct at a specific time in order to see the steam train passing over for the second and final time of the day. This, to Harry Potter fans, was part of the train journey that students take on their way to Hogwarts.
Scotland Day 2
Edinburgh and Glasgow
Back in Edinburgh, we quickly looked around the castle and was then on the road to Glsagow and a distillery.
Scotland Day 1
Alnwick Castle
No sooner did we arrive in Scotland and collect the rental car, we headed south back into England to see a castle first... purely because it'd been used in the filming of Harry Potter.
Iceland Day 3
South Shore Adventure
For this day we got to see plenty more waterfalls whilst the sun was shining. We got to see a glacier up close whilst trying not to slip over. The main thing though was that this was our last chance to see the Aurora Borealis.
Iceland Day 2
The Golden Circle
The Golden Circle was a tour of many different sights. We started with a church, and moved on to a massive waterfall, and to the place the word geyser comes from. We even got to see a gap between tectonic plates. One thing that was ever present though, was the snow.
Iceland Day 1
Leicester to London to Reykjavik
An evening flight meant that we wouldn't be arriving at the hotel in Reykjavik until the early hours of the following morning. We'd then have several hours of sleep before a day of tours for the first proper day of the trip.
Iceland
Trip Preparation
Photography had always played a big role in the trips I went on; but with Iceland there would be a definite shift to this being the main focus. Everything we planned would be centred around this.
Europe Day 14
The Last Day
The end of another trip had arrived, though we'd got just enough time to visit the local war museum first.
Europe Day 13
The Ancient Greeks
Today we'd be exploring the ancient city of Athens, starting with the world-famous Parthenon which sits atop the Acropolis. It was the main thing I wanted to see, and anything else would be a bonus.
Europe Day 12
Arriving in Athens
It took a boat, a train, a bus, a plane, a bus, an underground train, and then about a mile of walking to get from our hotel in Venice to the one in Athens. There was so much potential for the entire day to be ruined if any one of those connections got delayed.
Europe Day 11
Venice
This was our day for exploring Venice as the Italian heatwave continued on and drove most people indoors. We carried on seeing the sights, and getting a little lost.
Europe Day 10
Roads of Rivers
Another train journey later and we'd travelled right across Italy to the watery city of Venice. Fortunately we weren't in a rush.
Europe Day 9
Angels & Demons
By the time of our last day in Rome we didn't have much left to see. We started with the Roman Forum; but soon found ourselves watching Angels & Demons at the local cinema to pass the time.
Europe Day 8
Fountains and Squares
For our second day in Rome we concentrated on photographing some of the smaller sights such as the fountains and squares.
Europe Day 7
A Colossal Day
We had a full day of exploring Rome, starting with the Vatican Museum and Saint Peters Basillica before crossing the Tiber at the Castel Sant'Angelo to continue on to the Colosseum.
Europe Day 6
All Roads Lead to Rome
Already we were moving on - this time heading north by train to the city of Rome. It was my first time there, and James' second and we'd be spending a few days photographing as much as we possibly could.
Europe Day 5
Ash and Volcanoes
This was one of the days I'd awaited eagerly. We were off to see the ruins of Pompeii, and would hopefully climb Mount Vesuvius as well - my first volcano.
Europe Day 4
Napoli
Our swift tour of Berlin was over, and we were now onto our next country: Italy. Here we'd be starting in Naples and moving on from city to city by train until reaching the final country of our trip. For now we'd explore a city that seemed a bit of a dump.
Europe Day 3
The Berlin Wall
Having failed once to find the Berlin Wall, we had a second attempt and spent the day using the public transport to get from place to place. It was a lot easier on our already weary feet.
Europe Day 2
Berlin in a Day
We spent a day exploring the city of Berlin on foot - from a little further than the Fernsehturm, all the way back to the hotel via many sights such as Checkpoint Charlie, and the Brandenburg Gate.
Europe Day 1
Berlin
For our next adventure we would be travelling around Germany, Italy, and Greece; starting with Berlin. Everything was planned by ourselves, and would be a bit of a practice run for an eventual trip to Australia.