Hi, I'm Michelle, the one behind the words on this travel and hiking blog.

Hi, I'm Michelle, the one behind the words on this travel and hiking blog.

Hi, I'm Michelle, the one behind the words on this travel and hiking blog.

Born and raised in the Netherlands, I balance a career in strategy with my love for everything wild and free. When I'm not orchestrating strategic sessions, you'll find me on a trail, usually accompanied by my boyfriend who can take stunning pictures.

I've spent years exploring the vast trails across multiple countries, unearthing awe-inspiring landscapes and secret havens. My passion for hiking began as a personal pastime, but it quickly blossomed into a mission to inspire and equip others to embrace the joy and benefits of outdoor exploration.

Off the trail and away from the office, you can catch me searching for the best views, immortalizing nature's beauty through my camera lens, and sharing the latest tips of our trails. Through this blog, I aim to inspire a love for hiking in others, creating a space where novices and seasoned trailblazers alike can share their experiences and learn from one another.

Born and raised in the Netherlands, I balance a career in strategy with my love for everything wild and free. When I'm not orchestrating strategic sessions, you'll find me on a trail, usually accompanied by my boyfriend who can take stunning pictures.

I've spent years exploring the vast trails across multiple countries, unearthing awe-inspiring landscapes and secret havens. My passion for hiking began as a personal pastime, but it quickly blossomed into a mission to inspire and equip others to embrace the joy and benefits of outdoor exploration.

Off the trail and away from the office, you can catch me searching for the best views, immortalizing nature's beauty through my camera lens, and sharing the latest tips of our trails. Through this blog, I aim to inspire a love for hiking in others, creating a space where novices and seasoned trailblazers alike can share their experiences and learn from one another.

Born and raised in the Netherlands, I balance a career in strategy with my love for everything wild and free. When I'm not orchestrating strategic sessions, you'll find me on a trail, usually accompanied by my boyfriend who can take stunning pictures.

I've spent years exploring the vast trails across multiple countries, unearthing awe-inspiring landscapes and secret havens. My passion for hiking began as a personal pastime, but it quickly blossomed into a mission to inspire and equip others to embrace the joy and benefits of outdoor exploration.

Off the trail and away from the office, you can catch me searching for the best views, immortalizing nature's beauty through my camera lens, and sharing the latest tips of our trails. Through this blog, I aim to inspire a love for hiking in others, creating a space where novices and seasoned trailblazers alike can share their experiences and learn from one another.

Favorites hikes from the past few years

PR1 Pico Ruivo to Pico d'Arieiro, Madeira

PR1 Pico Ruivo to Pico d'Arieiro, Madeira

PR1 Pico Ruivo to Pico d'Arieiro, Madeira

6 Kilometers
6 Kilometers
6 Kilometers

(Part of) Kungsleden, Sweden

(Part of) Kungsleden, Sweden

(Part of) Kungsleden, Sweden

40 Kilometers
40 Kilometers
40 Kilometers

Omote Ginza, Japan

Omote Ginza, Japan

Omote Ginza, Japan

38 Kilometers
38 Kilometers
38 Kilometers

Müllerthal Trail, Luxembourg

Müllerthal Trail, Luxembourg

Müllerthal Trail, Luxembourg

40 Kilometers
40 Kilometers
40 Kilometers

© Trails of Mies

© Trails of Mies

© Trails of Mies