Sights Of Sara

One of my favorite places in the entire world and a place I simply cannot get enough of📍Chamonix Mont Blanc 🌲 Home to the tallest mountain Europe, stunning hiking trails, glaciers, whitewater rafting, a charming village with an abundance of shops and restaurants, and a ski destination in the winter.. I visit Chamonix every year (and last year twice!). This year I plan to go back and trek the Tour Du Mont Blanc which is a 10 day trek circumnavigating the Mont Blanc Massif. Starting in France and entering Switzerland and Italy, this trail is 165km (~102 miles) with an average of 3-4K ft of elevation gain per day, this trek will be a challenge but I’ve already begun my training and I’m so excited to do it! Have you heard of Chamonix ?? . . #beautifuldestinations #hikingadventures #Hiking #hikingculture #hikingadventure #outdooradventures #tourdumontblanc #trekkinglovers #trekker #solofemaletraveler #europetravel #traveltheworld

What I am training for and how I am training 🥾🏔️🏋🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️‍➡️ The Peaks of the Balkans Trail is a 192 km (120 miles) long hiking route that crosses Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro. It typically takes 8-10 days to complete, with elevations reaching up to 2,500 meters (8,200 feet). The trail connects several remote villages, offering a mix of mountainous terrain, dense forests, and alpine meadows. The Tour du Mont Blanc is a 170 km (105 miles) hiking route that passes through France, Italy, and Switzerland. It usually takes 10-12 days to complete, with an elevation gain of over 10,000 meters (32,800 feet). The trail circles Mont Blanc, offering stunning views of glaciers, valleys, and towering peaks while passing through picturesque alpine villages. I have to do the trek in 9 days, which will make an already demanding trek more challenging. Mount Triglav is the highest peak in Slovenia, standing at 2,864 meters (9,396 feet). The hike to the summit is approximately 20 km (12 miles) round trip, typically taking 2-3 days to complete. The trail offers challenging terrain, including rocky paths and via ferrata sections, with stunning views of the Julian Alps and surrounding valleys. I have never done a via ferrata, so I am both excited and nervous for this climb. Since I live in the Netherlands, and we have no elevation, winter is always challenging for a hiking lover like myself. I have taken running more seriously this year, and I am impressed at how fast I have advanced. I have signed up for a Half Marathon (13 miles/21km) in May, and I am so excited to experience the energy of the event and of course to get a medal at the end (Okay honestly mainly doing it for the medal). My one and only time I ran 13 miles was last week on a test run and my time was 2 hrs and 15 min. I’d like to see if I can beat that during the official half marathon! . . #hikingtrails #outdooradventures #outdoorsygirl #hikingadventure #hikingadventures #hikingculture #trailrunninglife #nationalparks #europetravel #traveltheworld #solofemaletravel #Running #halfmarathon #marathontraining

Your friendly reminder that social media is not always painting the whole picture. I have found myself in a bit of a creative rut recently. Ever since I turned 25 I feel this strange pressure from myself to have it all “figured out” and so I’ve been more anxious and when I’m anxious I always turn to what I know will mask the anxiety rather than work through it. Most days I have no idea what to post and doubt my abilities and skills. I haven’t felt inspired in a long time and creating has become a chore rather than something I enjoy, which leaves me questioning what I will do in the future for income. I’m on a journey to get my spark back and figure out what it is I truly want in life or at least what I want right now. So here are some brutally honest realities that are relevant in my life right now .. . #solotravel #solofemaletravel #traveltheworld #hikingadventures #outdooradventures #europetravel #vanlife #nationalpark

Not sure why I’m nervous to post this, but I do feel very proud of myself and I think maybe my journey could have a positive influence. I grew up in an active and healthy family, but during my teen years and early 20s, I made very poor diet choices that still impact me today. I suffered extremely painful cramps and bloating in my upper abdomen. Essentially, I was very unhealthy on the inside, but it wasn’t showing because I had a fast metabolism. But once this slowed down, my unhealthy habits became visible in my weight gain and in my skin. For over a year I become more and more unhealthy. Not moving my body, and surely not giving it the nutrients it needed. I gained a ton of weight and lost confidence, but in my mind I didn’t. I would cry and complain when I would try on clothes, unable to come to terms with my reality. In summer 2023, I finally realized what had happened and that I had let myself go. Something switched in my mind and the realization hit.. but not just the realization, the drive and determination to make a change came with it, which to this day I am so grateful for. I’ve spent the past year and a half working to improve my health and fitness and not only did I lose the weight but I became stronger and healthier. This journey gave me the confidence and belief within myself that I CAN do hard things. I fell in love with hiking, the feeling after a run, and seeking discomfort. I would love to talk more about my journey, as I have SO much to say. Let me know if you’re interested in hearing more 🤍 . . #weightloss #Fitness #transformation #Hiking #Hikingadventures #solofemaletraveler #workoutroutine #weightlosstransformation #healthylifestyle #mountains

in my yearning for summer era. Don’t call or text . . #hikingtrails #outdooradventures #outdoorsygirl #hikingadventure #hikingadventures #hikingculture #trailrunninglife #nationalparks #europetravel #traveltheworld #solofemaletravel