Sunset over Atlantic ocean photographed from Pico Ruivo on Madeira

Selftrails


Become a real person again, not just entry in someone’s friend list. Embrace the powers of nature, discover the world beyond your own horizon and explore the trails that reach to the summit of self.

All that is gold does not glitter,
not all those who wander are lost.

J.R.R. Tolkien – The Riddle of Strider
Ondrej hiking the Levada do Barreiro on Madeira
Hiking the Levada do Barreiro, Madeira – © Selftrails

Not another travel blog

Ways I walked, trails they left and paths to choose

From personal experience, through Selftrails I bring you a different view on hiking and exploration. One that turns towards you and not your followers. It offers a way to discover your true self by exploring the most natural human activity – using your feet. By a combination of trekking experiences, unique itineraries, off-the-beaten-path destinations and insightful psychological principles, it brings you the possibility to unfold, unwind and recover.

The parts of the story…

Summit of Self

The real reasons behind your feelings of wear-out and emptiness. And the ways to reflect, brace up and get your life back before getting consumed. The Summit is the thinking space where you unpack why people feel like entries, not persons, and how nature, solitude, and effort can help reverse that.

Beyond your Horizon

The book of recipes, cooked from personal experience. Past trails, experiences gained, future plans. The Horizon is the practical “how to get out” part: routes, gear, and cultures that support becoming a living person again, not performing one online.

WanderClub

A very personal offering, because you are not alone. A carefully crafted journeys beyond your own horizon to the summit of self. Guided, personal, attentive and real. WanderClub is an exclusive spot for people who want to be seen, not followed.

The real me behind

All Selftrails content is handcrafted. The experiences are personal, and I care to share. All writing is my own, and all photos come from real journeys. The online presence is inevitable, but the experience is offline and direct.

Selftrails is for people who feel like they’ve become a profile instead of a person. Here, hiking, remoteness, and honest conversation are used to slowly bring you back to feeling like someone who lives, not just someone who is listed.

Ready to hit the trail?

If you feel drained by work, haunted by commitments, or bored by curated ‘experiences’ made for social media, Selftrails offers quiet, real journeys and honest writing. This is not for everyone. It is for the few who would rather feel alive than look impressive.

The trail doesn’t care about your gear list or your pace. It only asks that you show up, pay attention, and carry out what you carried in.