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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
