A Fascinating Story about Leaving Everything Behind and the Search for Ultimate Freedom

Valkenier, Tamar | Paperback / softback | 02-07-2024 | 9789043934091

At 28, Tamar Valkenier, an investigative psychologist with the Dutch National Police, stands at a crossroads. Despite a successful career, she deeply yearns for more. She makes the daring decision to leave everything behind and embrace a nomadic existence.

Tamar embarks on a transformative cycling journey from her hometown in the Netherlands to Istanbul, where she pushes her physical and emotional limits. Along the way, she gains confidence and discovers a fulfillment that exceeds her wildest dreams.

From a journey of 1,600 kilometers on horseback in Mongolia to hiking the Jordan Trail with her trusted donkey, and traversing New Zealand’s Southern Alps with fellow nomad Miriam Lancewood relying solely on hunting and fishing for survival ? Tamar’s myriad adventures serve as evidence to the power of personal growth, and the rewards it brings.

More than a mere chronicle of Tamar’s experiences, ‘Full-Time Adventurer’ is a powerful testament to her transformation from a conventional life to an extraordinary one. It’s a captivating narrative of personal growth and courage that continues to inspire many others.