@VictoriaLeandra biking along the Rhine River! (Victoria Leandra)
Day 6: Cologne, Germany – Wildpark Run and Euro Cup Festivities
We kicked off the day with a 10 km run through the Wildpark, a forest full of gentle inclines and shaded paths. Later, we had some free time to explore the city, and as luck would have it, the Euro Cup festivities were in full swing! While soccer fans poured into the streets chanting and celebrating, I explored Cologne Cathedral, local gelato and cheese shops, and wandered around the local Rheinauhafen farmers market.
Though not a huge soccer fan myself, I couldn’t resist getting swept up in the atmosphere of the Euro Cup!
Day 7: Cologne, Germany
On our last full day, we completed an 8.34 km Wildpark Run, which felt like an obstacle course as the trail was unexpectedly covered in water. It was messy but so much fun! The day wrapped up with a farewell banquet aboard the ship, where we shared our favorite moments from the past few days and reflected on the friendships we had made.
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Day 8: Amsterdam, Netherlands – The Final Leg
Our last stop was Amsterdam, and I couldn’t have asked for a better city to end this crazy adventure. Though I had visited during college, this visit felt entirely new. We spent the day cycling through Vondelpark—a three-hour ride that let us take in the beauty of the city’s tree-lined paths, canals, and iconic architecture.
I savored delicious local fare, like truffle frite and fresh stroopwafels, visited the Anne Frank House, strolled through several cheese shops (trying every kind, of course), and dined along the canal in the Negen Straatjes area.
Race2Adventure exceeded every expectation I had. Running through such diverse landscapes, experiencing the local cultures, and bonding with fellow runners made this a life-changing experience. If this sounds like the kind of adventure you’d love, you can register for the next Race2Adventure trip to Morocco, Scotland and South Africa HERE.
Victoria Leandra is an award-winning journalist, influencer and on-cam host specializing in culture, food & unique experiences around the world. Follow her life as a journalist via @VictoriaLeandra.
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