Hans FaberMar 305 min"The man wants another steak," she snapped at the waitressWhen thru-hiking, special encounters are part of the experience. One such encounter happened when one of the Frisian bastards completed...
Hans FaberDec 12, 20216 minA Horsewoman from Harlingen in the Scottish HighlandsMay 2017. One of the Frisian bastards hiked the Cape Wrath Trail. A hike of about 300 kilometers through the remote Northwest Highlands...
Hans FaberNov 14, 202112 minCome to rescue The Rolling SheepHiking needs careful preparation, including personal safety. What do you put in your First Aid Kit? Do you possess basic first aid skills...
Hans FaberJan 7, 20214 minPresence of mind to ask the right question‘The path will provide,’ is a familiar saying among hikers while on the trail. The flip side of this attitude is you might not have the...
Hans FaberJan 6, 20219 minA Wadden Sea Guide and His Twelve DisciplesFor those outdoor enthusiasts who consider hiking the mud flats of the Wadden Sea, it is essential to know that this is not just a...
Hans FaberOct 29, 20206 minGrassland ConversationBeing at the grasslands might lead to encounters with farmers or other wanderers and, of course, with ‘birdwatchers’ (see also the note...
Hans FaberSep 5, 202012 minWomen of Anjum, or One Night in AnjumLate in the afternoon, December 28, 2018. One of the Frisian bastards arrives in Anjum after a hike that started in the village of...
Hans FaberFeb 11, 202019 minDonkey King of the Paulme GameRex illiteratus est quasi asinus coronatus, ‘an illiterate king is like a crowned donkey’. Or, if you prefer the alternative translation,...
Hans FaberMay 23, 20189 minRacing the Wadden Sea with a Silt SledThe mud flats of the Wadden Sea are endless. But what to do with it? How do you give meaning to mud? Yes, one cubic-meter mud flat...