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coffee time on board

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Hey there, Thank you so much for sticking with me. These past few weeks have really pushed me to the edge of my comfort zone, and Iā€™ll be sharing more about that in upcoming posts. Iā€™m finally finding the time to sit down at my computer and get back to writing. For now, I just want to send a huge thank you for your support. Your encouragement has been a big help in keeping me… Read More »coffee time on board

Bandol

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Summer might be over in Bandol, but Iā€™ve finally made it here, and itā€™s just as beautiful as ever. I havenā€™t had the chance to upload a video yet, but Iā€™m planning to do that next week. Itā€™s been an intense stretchā€”3,300 kilometers on the road so far, with another 2,500 still ahead as Iā€™ll need to swap cars again. The exciting part? Iā€™m planning to splash the boat next week, so stay tuned for… Read More »Bandol

patreon update – september 25th 2018

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While my boat patiently waits up in the North/East, I recently spent a week in Corsica, exploring whether it could be the perfect place to spend next summer. Spoiler alert: it absolutely is. Corsica is even more beautiful than I imagined, and contrary to my online research, I discovered plenty of wind-protected bays with excellent anchorage grounds. Now, the challenge is getting my boat there. Iā€™m still unsure if it will sail without some modifications,… Read More »patreon update – september 25th 2018

no sailing, yet

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Hey friends, I recently arrived at my little wooden boat, and to be honest, I wasnā€™t quite sure what to do next. It took me some time to figure things out, and I wanted to settle on a plan before sharing the news with all of you. This summer has been brutally hot and dry, which isnā€™t great for a wooden boat, as you might imagine. The wood had started drying out and I knew… Read More »no sailing, yet

what is simplicity about

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About a year and a half ago, I found myself at a crossroads, questioning my life and my purpose. In search of clarity, I began thinking deeply about what I truly wanted to do. That’s when the idea for my adventure came to me: walking across the Sahara. Thereā€™s something uniquely special about traveling on footā€”youā€™re forced to carry everything you need, and that naturally imposes limits. It compelled me to focus on what was… Read More »what is simplicity about

thankful for the moment

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My Journey Through the Sahara: Lessons From “Sahara Experience III” Iā€™ve just spent an unforgettable week in the Sahara with the members of ā€œSahara Experience III.ā€ My intention was simple: to show others how different life can be. Sometimes, even I forget that everything I do, I do by choice. In nearly every situation, I have the option to do something differentā€”or to not do it at all. I just need to live with the… Read More »thankful for the moment

perspective matters

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When Things Go Wrong: A Lesson in Perspective Sometimes, life throws unexpected challenges our way. Itā€™s the wrong time, or maybe itā€™s just a bad situation altogether. Often, when things go wrong, we react with frustration or anger. At least, I know that happens to me. In those moments, I find myself asking: Why now? Why me? Why again? Why so bad? I hate being angry, and whatā€™s worse is when I get angry at myself for being… Read More »perspective matters

don’t judge

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The Wisdom of Alexander von Humboldt: Challenging Worldviews Through Travel ā€œThe most dangerous worldview is that of people who have not seen the world themselves.ā€ā€” Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) Today, I begin with this nearly 200-year-old quote, one I couldnā€™t have put better myself. It serves as a powerful reminder of moments in my own life that made me question how I see the worldā€”and how others see it too. Iā€™ve experienced situations where people,… Read More »don’t judge

worlds end ā€“ in ibo

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Discovering the True Meaning of Following Your Heart: The Story of Jƶrg Just the other week, I met Jƶrg, a man who answered the question many of us ask ourselves: What does it mean to do something for the first time? Over 10 years ago, Jƶrg left his well-paying job in Germany, got on his bike, and embarked on an incredible journey south. We crossed paths on a remote island in Southeast Africa, in a forgotten Portuguese… Read More »worlds end ā€“ in ibo

lessons from stonetown

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In late 2013, I had a growing urge to change something in my life. I was tired of showing up to the same office every day, feeling like I was just going through the motions. It seemed like nothing would ever change if I kept living on autopilot. My work had become about earning a paycheck, not about passion. Iā€™ve always been searching for deeper meaning in what I do. I want to create something… Read More »lessons from stonetown

right or wrong

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After my last post, I received an email from a former subscriber to my newsletter. He expressed his regret but felt that I was fundamentally wrong in my approach to simplicity. According to him, the key to life is focusing on ā€œthe one true essential.ā€ He suggested that instead of pursuing simplicity, I should be asking, ā€œWhat matters most in life?ā€ It made me pause and reflect. Is there really only one way to live life correctly,… Read More »right or wrong

happiness is your choice

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Are you happy? Congratulations! Iā€™m genuinely thrilled for you. I hope you know exactly why, so that you can hold on to that feeling for the rest of your life. Not feeling happy right now? Iā€™m truly sorry to hear that, but I have hope for you. I hope you find the strength to turn things around in the future. I believe happiness is a choice we make for ourselves. It all comes down to… Read More »happiness is your choice