Hi there! I am Amandine and welcome to Little Big Explorations. A small corner of the web where you will find stories stories that celebrate curiosity, movement, and everyday joy.
About me, Amandine

Born in the north of France, I decided at the age of 6 that I shall be a writer.
As a young adult, I studied abroad for 6 months, I fell in love with cultural immersion and travel and never went back to live in France. I spent 7 months traveling in South America, and lived a bit in Stockholm, and several years in London.
In 2020, keen to have more nature at my doorstep, I moved again. I now call the beautiful coastal city of Göteborg, Sweden, my home. I live in a small house, with my partner and my cat.
About Little Big Explorations
I started this blog originally to share my travels across the world and I have maintained it on/off over the years, as I have found that writing brings perspective in my life. My curiosity and burning desire to try new things and explore brought me to some of the highest tops, made me fall in love with endurance challenges and still now make me often try the new path to walk back home. I share stories to inspire readers for their next escapade but also to remain curious and enjoy the little things in life: sitting in the sun in a crisp winter day having a coffee, or admiring the sunset.
Don’t know where to start?
I have compiled some of my most favorite stories below.
If you are after…
Big adventures
- 7 months itinerary in South America: a trip of a lifetime
- Race Report of my first Ironman
- Kungsleden, a 7 days trek above the Arctic Circle
- Completing a Swedish Classic “Svensk Klassiker” (cycle, swim, run, ski)
Curious stories
- Being a volunteer at Paris 2024 Olympic Games
- Climbing an active volcano at 5000m under the moonlight
- How I almost bought a pig at an animal market
Practical inspiration
- How to have an adventurous year without leaving London
- How to cycle your first sportive
- I tried ski touring and why you should too
If you are looking after my travel content, browse this page where all articles are listed by destinations.