planning a wild mystery trip for our friend group
Every year, our group of fifteen friends has this wild tradition: a mystery trip where nobody but the two planners knows where we’re going or what we’ll do. Last year, we spent hours hiking in Norway—my knees still remember every step! Another time, we played Taskmaster games in the Czech Republic and nearly froze during a scavenger hunt. And who could forget the year we rented a house in the Spanish countryside and tried to dance like the stars? Let’s just say, some of us have two left feet.
Now, it’s finally my turn to plan with my friend, and honestly, the pressure is on. We want to shake things up and nudge everyone out of their comfort zones, but not so much that we all end up regretting it. We’re based in Scandinavia and want to keep it somewhere in Europe, with a budget of about 1000 euros each for 4-5 days. I keep wondering: where can we go that’s exciting but not overdone? What activities will get everyone laughing (or maybe groaning) but still talking about it for years?
I’m torn between something outdoorsy—maybe glamping in the Alps or a quirky city adventure in Portugal. But I worry: what if we pick something too extreme and half the group rebels? Or worse, what if it’s too tame and everyone’s bored? It’s tough to balance fun, comfort, and a bit of chaos, especially with a group this size. Has anyone else tried planning a trip like this? What went right, and what totally flopped? I could use some real-life stories or even a warning about what not to do!
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