for everyday adventurers and seekers
There I went. Carrying a tremendously heavy backpack, I closed the door behind me and faced the freezing cold on my way to Santiago. It is almost unreal, but today marks a year since I commenced my journey! The ritual of pilgrimage is being embraced by many. Also the Dutch are surrendering more often to…
Continue reading ➞ REMEMBERING #1 | ONE YEAR AFTER MY CAMINO DE SANTIAGO COMMENCED
Lees je deze post liever in het Nederlands? Dat kan hier. Oh yes! It’s time for a new adventure! I decided on a whim to book a ticket to the Canary Islands, or at least one of them: Tenerife. Based on the little knowledge I had from the Canary Islands, my initial plan was to…
Continue reading ➞ TIME TO CHOOSE: CAMPING OR BACKPACKING THE CANARY ISLANDS?
Lees je deze post liever in het Nederlands? Dat kan hier. Those who know me are probably aware I can be a little bit impulsive at times. When I come up with an idea, I want to execute it immediately or - at least - take the first steps. If I don't, I get a…
Continue reading ➞ ACTING ON IMPULSE: NEW ADVENTURE COMING UP!
For me, eating is pleasurable pastime. Tasting makes me ecstatic, chewing makes me smile and cooking food in general (vegetables in particular) makes my heart sing. Prior to my departure, I thought my journey through France and Spain would be an amazing opportunity to dive into these countries cuisines. Although I did enjoy some culinary…
Continue reading ➞ WHAT TO EAT ON THE CAMINO DEL NORTE WHEN WALKING ON A TINY BUDGET
What should I pack?! Yes. I’ve been there too. In the middle of the living room surrounded by piles of stuff that seemed extremely convenient for all these possible situations I assumed I was going to end up in. **SPOILER ALERT** You don’t need it, none of it. As all of the things you think…
Continue reading ➞ MUST-BRING CAMINO ESSENTIALS: FIVE THINGS YOU CANNOT WALK THE CAMINO WITHOUT
