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Month: September 2026

Question 3: If you didn’t have a phone or internet, would you have embarked on this life adventure?

Published on 27 September 2026 by Marnix van der LijnLeave a comment

Yes, I am convinced of that. I would probably have gotten lost much more often and encountered more challenges along the way. I have two traits that are incredibly inconvenient for a long-distance hiker. First… Lees meer…

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The sound of the Camino

Published on 25 September 202625 September 2026 by Marnix van der LijnLeave a comment

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Dutch Society of Saint James, there was a writing competition. Through the website, interested individuals were invited to write a story of up to 2000 words… Lees meer…

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Grande Rota das Aldeias Históricas de Portugal

Published on 21 September 2026 by Marnix van der LijnLeave a comment

New destination After more than four months of hiking through Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, and now a few weeks back in the Netherlands, it’s time for a new adventure and I’ve made up my mind!… Lees meer…

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Question 2: What are you most afraid of?

Published on 20 September 2026 by Marnix van der LijnLeave a comment

The question ‘Aren’t you afraid?’ is often asked. I think that being afraid or having fear is part of it. Usually, it refers to animals. Whether I’m afraid of wild animals when I go wild… Lees meer…

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Question 1: Were there things that disappointed you during your journey?

Published on 20 September 202620 September 2026 by Marnix van der LijnLeave a comment

Sure. The weather sometimes, especially the first weeks. I walked for days in pouring rain. Some trails that were boring or very different from what was described. My shoes: sandals that broke and closed shoes… Lees meer…

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Back to the Netherlands

Published on 13 September 202613 September 2026 by Marnix van der LijnLeave a comment

Early rise The ferry from Trelleborg to Rostock departs at 8:30 AM and my tent is still 4 km from the harbor. The night before, I also receive an email from the ferry company: be… Lees meer…

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Marnix Footsteps of FreedomFrom May 2024 through January 2025, I hiked for nine months and 5,500 km across Sweden, Norway, Spain and Portugal. I came to the conclusion that this is how I want to live.

And so it happened… As of mid-May 2026, I am living a nomadic writing and hiking life in my tent, with my walking trailer and in barefoot shoes.

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