Go on a micro adventure! (9 fun and creative ideas)

Do adventures always have to be grand and exhilarating? Absolutely not! Adventure isn't just about backpacking or climbing high mountains. Don't underestimate the wonderful little adventures! Just in your own country, or even on your own balcony or in your own kitchen. We'll give you 9 fun ideas for micro-adventures. You don't even need a backpack or hiking boots.

Idea 1 - Book a photoshoot

Have you always wanted professional photos of yourself? Or of you and your partner, or of your family? Nature makes it easy, even from a distance. Perhaps this summer of staying home is the perfect opportunity. Doing such a photoshoot is quite an experience in itself , but it also (hopefully) produces fantastic photos. Afterward, you can get started with a photo gallery. A micro-adventure in itself!

Idea 2 - Follow an (online) workshop

Always wanted to learn something new about crafts? Great! Seize the opportunity, crafty! Many online stores offer fun DIY kits to get you started. Some even include video tutorials for extra explanation. Think of making your own macrame pendant, learning to make bracelets, or crocheting amigurumis (those cute little creatures!).

💡 TIP : How about a digital detox ?

Idea 3 - Make your own elderflower syrup

Many things in nature are simply edible or drinkable. Wait, don't rush to the first plant you see and pop it in your mouth! But with some plants, you can do some really fun and tasty things. For example, you can make your own elderflower syrup from the cheerful elderflower that blooms in many places. Very sweet, but oh so delicious! And of course, ideal for the summer days you'll experience this year in Tuinesië or on Balkonia. A bottle of syrup will definitely last you a while.

Idea 4 - Make your own vegetable garden

Speaking of eating plants: you can also create your own vegetable garden. Yes, even if you have a mini balcony instead of a spacious garden. Especially in the summer, vegetables grow quickly in a small garden. Gather a few pots, plant the seeds for garden cress, cherry tomatoes, and other goodies in some soil, and wait! Who knows, in a few weeks you might be able to put all your homegrown vegetables and herbs on the table.

Idea 5 - Make your own flower art

Flowers are always a joy to put on the table. It's just a shame that you can often only enjoy them for two weeks at most! Luckily, there's a solution: dried flowers. And you can create beautiful things with them in your home! Try picking wildflowers near you (not from gardens, of course; the neighbors won't appreciate that!). Treat yourself to a flower press and use it to flatten the flowers. Then you can frame them, hang them, and enjoy them for ages.

Idea 6 - Take a mini road trip

Even a little further from home, there are probably plenty of places you'd like to visit someday. Now's your chance! Grab the car (or—even better— rent a Volkswagen van ) and explore your surroundings. For example, map out a route that explores five locations and nature reserves within a 50-kilometer radius . Ha, I'm getting the urge to get out and about myself!

💡 TIP : Of course, you can also add an overnight stay. View here a few nice holiday addresses in the Netherlands.

Idea 7 - Picnic in the wild

You probably already know your own neighborhood like the back of your hand. But there are undoubtedly plenty of places within 10 kilometers of your home that you don't visit every month. It's high time to discover them! Hop on your bike with a well-stocked picnic basket , invite a friend, and find a spot in the wild where you can all sit. Good conversations, a basket full of treats, and a pleasant spot in nature—what more could you ask for?

Idea 8 - (Re)discover Geocaching

It's been around for a while (since 2000), but maybe it's time to rediscover Geocaching . Or if you've never tried it, read on... Geocaching is an adventure game for handheld GPS and smartphone users. The basic idea is that individuals or organizations/associations, anywhere in the world, hide caches (aka "treasure") and share the locations of these caches by posting their exact positions online. Other GPS users use these coordinates to find these caches. The caches (boxes) themselves can be Tupperware containers, old ammunition boxes, PVC pipes... In short, anything that fits a logbook and offers space for fun trading items. Once found, the cache reveals its secrets and rewards the finder with a variety of rewards. The finder is asked to take something from the cache and leave something in return. There might even be one just around the corner! Check here for more information.

Idea 9 - Buy all kinds of products you don't know yet

Chances are you always come home with certain items when you go grocery shopping. I certainly do. But what if you filled your cart with only products you've never tried? A new ice cream flavor, forgotten vegetables, or exotic fruits you only know from pictures, for example. Try something new, find a delicious recipe, and challenge yourself to a culinary challenge. Who knows, you might discover some new favorites. And if not, you'll at least have had a mini-adventure!

One thing's for sure: there's absolutely no chance of boredom this summer. I'm going on a great adventure. Not far away with a backpack and hiking boots, but on a mini-adventure. Want to join me?

Do you have any other fun ideas for micro-adventures? Let me know!

The author: Romy Veul

Copywriter, language enthusiast, crazy about color, and cheerful as often as possible. That's Romy Veul in a nutshell. On her blog More Often Happy She takes you along on her positive thoughts, always with a subtle dose of humor and delightfully colorful photos. Romy's blog posts >