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Ik ben Marnix (1964), schrijver, langeafstandswandelaar en minimalist in hart en nieren. Na een loopbaan in de commerciële wereld, coaching en training, en jarenlange inzet in de vluchtelingenopvang, koos ik op mijn zestigste voor een radicale wending: ik gaf mezelf een sabbatical en trok de wereld in – te voet. Wat begon als een plan om 10.000 kilometer door Europa te wandelen, groeide uit tot iets veel groters: een nieuwe manier van leven. In negen maanden legde ik meer dan 5.500 kilometer af, met alleen mijn tent, schrijfboek, wandelkar (die ik liefdevol ‘Wheelie’ noem) en mijn barefoot schoenen. Al lopend ontdekte ik dat dit mijn pad is: een nomadisch bestaan, schrijvend onderweg. Ik geloof in het ritme van de voeten, in eenvoud, traagheid en aanwezigheid. Reizen zonder haast, leven met weinig, en onderweg de verhalen vangen die zich aandienen. Mijn missie? De schoonheid van vertraging, vrijheid en verbondenheid tastbaar maken in woorden. Ik bén onderweg. En daar voel ik me thuis.

Question 5: How often do you actually shower when you go wild camping?

Published on 11 October 2026 by Marnix van der LijnLeave a comment

This can take weeks or even months… I’ve noticed that this is an issue for many people. They look at it rather doubtfully and with a certain disgust. But it’s not as bad as you… Lees meer…

Tags Asking costs nix, information, Information, Questions don’t cost a thing, Wildcamping, wildkamperen

This donkey indeed

Published on 11 October 2026 by Marnix van der LijnLeave a comment

Irrigated again With a blush on my cheeks, I must confess something. I’m back standing among the sprinklers… The cute donkeys I’ve encountered along the way are probably laughing, because a donkey doesn’t hit the… Lees meer…

Tags AldeiasHistoricasPortugal, GR22, langeafstandswandeling, longdistancetrail, Portugal, Wildcamping, wildkamperen

The trail provides

Published on 11 October 2026 by Marnix van der LijnLeave a comment

I am making an important decision What a wonderful night in my little tent on the schoolyard. It is completely silent, only occasionally the barking of a dog, but even the crickets are quiet. In… Lees meer…

Tags AldeiasHistoricasPortugal, GR22, longdistancetrail, Portugal, Wildcamping

Apple between my teeth

Published on 10 October 2026 by Marnix van der Lijn2 Comments

The comfort of the fog I wake up in the fog. Wonderful, it gives me a sense of security. I slept well, which I really needed. Soaking wet, I pack up my tent and walk… Lees meer…

Tags AldeiasHistoricasPortugal, GR22, langeafstandswandeling, longdistancetrail, Portugal, Wildcamping, wildkamperen

How is it possible!

Published on 9 October 2026 by Marnix van der LijnLeave a comment

Restless night The spot by the river is fantastic. What peace, what a lovely view. The night, however, is less calm. Thunder, lightning, and hunger. I might as well take advantage of being awake and… Lees meer…

Tags AldeiasHistoricasPortugal, GR22, langeafstandswandeling, longdistancetrail, Portugal, Wildcamping, wildkamperen

Sprayed

Published on 8 October 2026 by Marnix van der LijnLeave a comment

Heavy clattering water on my tent I wake up from a huge downpour. The water is clattering on my tent. The fabric is sagging. Strange, no rain was expected, but yes, the rain radar is… Lees meer…

Tags AldeiasHistoricasPortugal, GR22, langeafstandswandeling, longdistancetrail, Portugal, Wildcamping, wildkamperen

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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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