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Talent!

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

Between the sprinklers again… And yes, it happens to me again. For the third time, I’ve set up my tent between the sprinklers. I have a talent! And that while I had carefully checked for… Lees meer…

Tags AldeiasHistoricasPortugal, GR22, langeafstandswandeling, longdistancetrail, Portugal

More than 1,000 meters down

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

Am I blacklisted for the books? I will stay at the campsite until noon. My laundry is done, my electronic gadgets charged, and the shower was a delight. I hoped to see someone at the… Lees meer…

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

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

Published on 19 October 2026 by Marnix van der LijnLeave a comment

No dawdling today Once again, I’ve found a beautiful camping spot where I can experience both the sunset and the sunrise. That never gets old. This time, I won’t let myself be tempted to linger,… Lees meer…

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

Question 6: Do you always hike alone? And don’t you feel lonely then?

Published on 18 October 2026 by Marnix van der LijnLeave a comment

Yes, I hike alone. And I truly and genuinely love it. When I’m alone, I really ‘experience’ much more. With someone else, especially when there’s conversation, I seem to lose part of the surroundings and… Lees meer…

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

A swing as a reward

Published on 18 October 2026 by Marnix van der LijnLeave a comment

The temptation is too great Although I planned to leave early, I linger too long as the only guest at the campground. The table, the electricity, the water—it’s all too tempting, and I make the… Lees meer…

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

Wild boars!

Published on 17 October 202617 October 2026 by Marnix van der LijnLeave a comment

Nocturnal visit Snoring, rustling, panting, digging. It sounds loud around my tent. I wake up startled. What is this? My heart is pounding in my throat. Wild boars! Do they smell my food? Will they… 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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