Monica Stott, a 37-year-old travel blogger from Wrexham, has championed the idea of "extreme day trips" — quick journeys abroad that allow travelers to explore a new city and return home by bedtime. From Milan to Reykjavik, she experienced numerous locations in just one day, proving that you can create lasting memories without a lengthy trip. Monica's journey began during work-related travel to Ireland, where she suddenly realized she could easily spend the whole day discovering the culture instead of just attending meetings.
Going beyond Monica’s style, 18-year-old engineering student Luka Chijutomi-Ghosh from Cardiff took an extreme day trip when he found a budget flight to Prague. He cleverly transformed travel nights into exciting city exploration, sleeping during the day instead. His ambitionled him to visit three cities—Luxembourg, Brussels, and Amsterdam—all within the same day, maximizing his travel time and experience.
With social media groups popping up and gaining thousands of members, extreme day trips are recognized as budget-friendly routes for travelers with tight schedules. Monica emphasizes that this adventurous approach is beneficial for those who dream of visiting iconic places like Paris but find long trips impossible.
Yet, the trend hasn't escaped criticism. Environmental concerns loom large as repeated flights contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, which can exacerbate climate change. Both Monica and Luka acknowledge this dilemma, with Monica noting that many choose these flights due to financial or time constraints.
Despite weighing the pros and cons, both travelers emphasize the importance of thoughtful planning for their adventures. Monica focuses on destinations within a two-hour flight and promotes a calm approach to airport experiences to avoid stress. Meanwhile, as travel continues to evolve, these extreme day trips are carving out a niche for those who see the world differently.
Going beyond Monica’s style, 18-year-old engineering student Luka Chijutomi-Ghosh from Cardiff took an extreme day trip when he found a budget flight to Prague. He cleverly transformed travel nights into exciting city exploration, sleeping during the day instead. His ambitionled him to visit three cities—Luxembourg, Brussels, and Amsterdam—all within the same day, maximizing his travel time and experience.
With social media groups popping up and gaining thousands of members, extreme day trips are recognized as budget-friendly routes for travelers with tight schedules. Monica emphasizes that this adventurous approach is beneficial for those who dream of visiting iconic places like Paris but find long trips impossible.
Yet, the trend hasn't escaped criticism. Environmental concerns loom large as repeated flights contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, which can exacerbate climate change. Both Monica and Luka acknowledge this dilemma, with Monica noting that many choose these flights due to financial or time constraints.
Despite weighing the pros and cons, both travelers emphasize the importance of thoughtful planning for their adventures. Monica focuses on destinations within a two-hour flight and promotes a calm approach to airport experiences to avoid stress. Meanwhile, as travel continues to evolve, these extreme day trips are carving out a niche for those who see the world differently.
