After 90 days, 7 countries and approximately 8,500 kilometers, I’m back in the Netherlands. To be honest, I didn’t want to stop or return at all.
However, after 32 campsites where I never quite got the rest I needed, fatigue started to set in. I noticed it especially when I re-entered Spain from Portugal; my enthusiasm for exploring began to wane. The heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 42 degrees Celsius, didn’t help either. I had to force myself out of my tent or Airbnb each day. I made a clear agreement with myself: things need to stay fun and enjoyable. As soon as they start feeling like a burden, it’s time to make a change.
And that’s exactly what I did. Ever since Valencia, I had been thinking that I needed to take some time to rest. But staying longer in one place would cost me money. On top of that, my rear tire was due for replacement. It’s designed to last about 5,000 km, but I had pushed it to 7,500 km. ?
So I thought I’d replace the tire in Barcelona, rest for a few days, and then continue on my way. But when I started looking for an ideal place to pause my journey, store my bike, and fly back home, the options were limited. Since I’m already somewhat familiar with Barcelona, and it’s an easy city to fly in and out of from the Netherlands, I thought, “You know what? This is a good moment to stop, rest, and process all the amazing experiences I’ve had.” Even good memories need time to be fully absorbed.
My journey was, in one word:
I N C R E D I B L E !
So that’s exactly what I did. I arranged storage for Nacho, where he can stay safe, dry, and well taken care of. I booked a cheap ticket and spent a few more days chilling in Barcelona.
I think it’s an amazing city! I even shed a tear when it was time to leave. I didn’t want to stop or go back. But my body thought otherwise. And so did my bank account. Due to a couple of unexpected expenses with Nacho, my trip got shortened a bit. But don’t get me wrong… I’m not complaining, and these aren’t excuses. My journey was, in one word: I N C R E D I B L E !
I thoroughly enjoyed myself, and I can now say with certainty that this is the freedom I’ve been searching for. Sure… there were days when I didn’t speak to anyone… So I spent a lot of time in deep conversation with myself, revisiting and re-examining past situations. With every kilometer I traveled, it felt like I was shedding old layers, like a snake shedding its skin. This process made my soul feel lighter and gave me more room to simply be and enjoy life. So, if there’s one piece of advice I can give you, it’s this: take that trip. You don’t have to do it on a motorcycle like I did, but go on a solo journey and see the world. It will do you a world of good! As for me… I’m going to make this my career. Hahaha, seriously!
But aside from that, I had the time of my life. I saw and experienced amazing things. Traveling by motorcycle means you feel every bump in the road and every temperature change as you move through different landscapes. All of this made my experience even richer. Now I’m even more certain that I want to see the rest of the world.
Unfortunately, that requires money. So now, I’ll rest for a month, then start looking for work. I’ll work for about 10 months, and then I’ll be off again!
The great thing is that I now have plenty of wonderful memories to savor. As I’m busy editing the rest of my videos, I get to relive everything all over again, and that feels amazing. So if you haven’t subscribed to my channel yet, now’s your chance! From Seville to Barcelona, I’ve got lots of exciting experiences to share with you.
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