Adventure in Manchester: Holiday Roulette Quiz

Adventure Starts in Manchester

• Simon starts his journey at Manchester Airport, which not only serves as a significant international hub for travelers but also boasts a rich cultural atmosphere reflective of the city's heritage. The airport offers a wide array of flight options to destinations around the globe, making it an ideal launch point for adventurers seeking new experiences.
• Manchester is experiencing heavy snowfall, prompting Simon's desire to escape the cold.
• He plays a game called "holiday roulette" to determine his destination.
• The goal of "holiday roulette" is to travel somewhere warmer than Manchester via a dice roll.
• Rolling a six results in returning home.
• Simon's itinerary is entirely based on chance, lacking pre-determined plans for duration or accommodations.

The First Roll

• Simon's flight budget is £500.
• Rolling a 1 grants £100; a 5, £500; and a 6, requires returning home.
• The dice roll results in a 5.
• Simon secures a flight to Cairo, Egypt for £499.
• The flight departs that afternoon but is delayed by one hour.
• Simon is travelling with only a backpack.
• He has a one-way ticket with no return date planned.

Cairo Arrival and Visa

• Simon arrives in Cairo at 10:46 PM, fatigued from the travel.
• He hasn't eaten or booked accommodation.
• A visa for Egypt costs $25.

Rolling the Dice for Dinner

• Simon uses the dice to decide on a restaurant.
• A 1 signifies a one-star, while a 5 grants access to a five-star restaurant.
• He rolls a 3, setting his dinner destination as a three-star restaurant.

Meeting Adam Shan

• Simon meets Adam Shan, a local guide.
• Adam Shan offers to drive Simon to a three-star restaurant near the Nile.
• Sharing a mutual interest in Liverpool Football Club fosters a connection.
• Adam Shan is later referred to as Hany.

Searching for the Perfect Kebab

• Adam Shan escorts Simon to a restaurant, yet Simon seeks Kebab Kofa, a specific type of kebab.
• Unfortunately, the restaurant serves regular kebabs, not Kebab Kofa.

Pigeons and Pyramids

• Adam Shan proposes visiting the Pyramids of Giza after dinner.
• Simon agrees, but the hotel situation remains undecided.
• They re-roll the dice to decide on a hotel.

Food and Five-Star Dreams

• Simon and Adam Shan enjoy dinner at a three-star restaurant.
• The meal features various Arabic dishes, including kebab, lamb casserole, and chicken.
• Simon mistakenly consumes stuffed pigeon.
• After dinner, Adam Shan rolls a 5, signifying a five-star hotel.

On the Hunt for a Hotel

• Adam Shan's fare to the hotel is $70.
• Simon anticipates a five-star venue.
• The hotel's precise location remains secret.

Pyramids at Midnight

• Despite the late hour, Simon and Adam Shan visit the Pyramids of Giza.
• The pyramids are closed at almost 1:00 AM but Simon and Adam Shan still view them and purchase souvenirs.

Late Night Hotel Check-in

• Adam Shan leads Simon to a hotel, claiming it as five-star.
• The group arrives around 2:00 AM.
• Simon is weary and just wants sleep, regardless of the hotel's quality.
• Simon is impressed by the friendliness and attentiveness of Egyptians.

Hotel Arrival

• The group reaches the hotel after a seven-minute drive.
• Although not a five-star hotel, they are satisfied with the accommodation.
• The hotel boasts a garden and café area.
• The hotel is described as a compound.

Hotel Room Details

• The room features a wardrobe, double bed, desk, and television.
• The bathroom includes a large shower, toilet, sink, and mirror.
• The bed, while clean, is described as “rock hard”.
• The room costs $80.

Hotel Payment

• The hotel room costs $80 (USD).
• The driver receives $70 (USD) for his service.
• Signatures are required by the hotel staff on documents.

Rolling the Dice

• Simon plans to roll a dice in the morning to determine his budget for the day.
• He may return home if the roll is low.

Join Simon on his unpredictable journey starting at Manchester Airport. Navigate through his holiday roulette game as he rolls the dice to escape the heavy snowfall in search of a warmer destination. Will he make it to Cairo and how will he manage his budget? Explore Simon's choices and decisions in this interactive quiz.