Adulting? Not at My Easter Egg Hunt
Where elbows were thrown and pride was shattered
By Verity Colquhoun
Think you’ve seen a competitive Easter egg hunt? You’ve seen nothing until you’ve met my in-laws.
The first time I met my mother-in-law was Easter. She had this gorgeous farm, and I was so nervous. She was one of those self-made matriarchs who’d built everything herself — the kind of woman who radiates strength and competence. At 25, I was completely intimidated. I remember thinking, Will I ever be like her?
So naturally, I turned up armed with all the classic daughter-in-law ammo: a fresh bouquet, clean jeans, and a smile that did not leave my face. I was ready to impress.
What I wasn’t ready for? The most ruthless Easter egg hunt of my life.
🎯 Survival of the Quickest
Picture this: we’re each handed a plastic shopping bag and herded to the bottom of a steep, grassy hill. My mother-in-law, reigning queen of chaos, stands at the top with hundreds of chocolate eggs in hand. With zero warning and one aggressive shout of “GO!” — she lets them fly.
Eggs tumble down the hill like sugary missiles. My fiancé, his three siblings, and all their partners go absolutely feral. I’m talking elbows out, full-contact scrambling, no mercy. The prize? Just a nod from the matriarch. But the stakes? Sky high.
By the end, my bag had been sliced open with a knife by my brother-in-law (yes, really). My jeans were grass-stained, my abs were sore from laughing, and despite having zero chance of winning as the newbie, I’d had the best time.
It’s still one of my all-time favourite Easter memories.
🧭 From Easter Eggs to Global Adventures
Craving a little adventure of your own? Whether you're exploring your hometown or wandering somewhere new, there’s nothing quite like a scavenger hunt to bring out your inner child — and competitive streak.
If you’ve officially aged out of Easter egg hunts but still want that real-world treasure-hunt thrill, these are for you.
From city-wide races to mountain-top mystery quests, here are some of the most epic, competitive, and travel-worthy scavenger hunts around the globe — where the Wi-Fi better be strong, and the stakes are way bigger than chocolate.
💡 Pro tip: Don’t let patchy signal slow your sleuthing. Stay connected with a Europe & UK Simify eSIM — no roaming, no stress.
🎸🧩 Soho & Covent Garden Puzzle Trail
From Mozart to punk rock — solve your way through London’s legendary music and cultural scene.
Step into a puzzle-packed adventure through the heart of London, exploring the iconic and quirky corners of Soho and Covent Garden. From Piccadilly Circus to the centre of Soho, you'll unravel escape-room-style clues sent straight to your phone, uncovering wild facts and secret spots along the way.
Expect to uncover:
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Hidden courtyards, boxing rings & early cinema gems
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The pub where Mozart met punk rockers
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Queen’s old recording studio
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Plague survivor prayer spots & Dickensian secrets
Details:
📍 Start: Piccadilly Circus
🕒 Duration: 2.5–3.5 hrs | 4.5 km walk
📱 Clues via WhatsApp or Telegram (with hints!)
🥂 Optional breaks at pubs, bars & cafes
🕵️♂️ Jack the Ripper: The Whitechapel Game
Step into Victorian London and retrace the footsteps of history’s most infamous killer.
It’s 17th July, 1889. Another body. Same chilling wounds. Could Jack The Ripper be back?
Follow a trail of clues through Whitechapel’s shadowy streets — visiting real murder sites, the pubs frequented by victims and suspects, and diving into original Scotland Yard evidence.
Details:
📍 Self-guided walking route
🕒 Duration: 2–3 hrs | 3.4 km
📱 Interactive storytelling via mobile
🥂 Optional breaks at historic pubs & cafés
🧠 Can you solve the mystery once and for all?
🗽 Tribeca to Chinatown: The Slow Boat Mystery Hunt
Part escape room, part walking tour — all NYC charm.
Weave your way through the heart of Manhattan — from the trendy streets of Tribeca to the vibrant pulse of Chinatown. Follow a historic canal route and uncover wild facts, forgotten landmarks, and hidden gems that’ll have you asking… who you gonna call?
Expect:
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17th-century ruins, dumpling stops & Ghostbusters HQ
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A canal that’s no longer there
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Mind-bending puzzles and hidden history
Details:
📍 Start: Duarte Square → End: Columbus Park
🕐 Duration: 1.5–2.5 hrs | 3.9 km
📱 Clues via WhatsApp or Telegram
🧃 Optional stops at cafes & bars
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🧳 What to Pack for a Scavenger Hunt
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✔️ Comfy shoes (you’ll thank us later)
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✔️ Charged phone (obviously)
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✔️ A Simify eSIM for signal wherever you wander
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✔️ Snacks (because snacks)
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✔️ A competitive spirit & a sense of humour
💡 Stay Connected While You Explore
Wherever your next scavenger hunt takes you — whether it’s London, New York, or just your own backyard — don’t forget to take Simify with you. Instant connectivity. No roaming. No dropouts. Just Land, Connect & Go.
