How to pack a minimalist picnic for a three-stop train micro-adventure with reusable containers
I love micro-adventures — short, intentionally unhurried journeys that fit into a weekend (or an afternoon) and feel like a real reset. One of my favourite formats is a three-stop train hop: a morning departure, a couple of interesting short visits (a riverside village, a tiny museum, a scenic...
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