June 2026 Wrap-Up: How to stay cool and salty as a minimalist Spartan
June focused on practical essentials for simple living, from salt and nutrition to staying cool in tiny spaces, with a gentle reminder to support the Trebaluger Equine Rescue Centre.
Hello from the mountains,
June was a month shaped by both practical essentials and meaningful connection.
Between writing about salt, staying cool in tiny spaces, and spending four days enduro off-road motorcycle riding in the Priorat region with four good friends, the common thread was clear:
A rich life is not about excess, but about the quality of what you choose to keep close, whether that is simple tools, useful knowledge, or the right people beside you.
And at the end of this newsletter, I’m also including a reminder about the crowdfunding campaign for the Trebaluger Equine Rescue Centre on Menorca, which remains very close to my heart.
I completed my 10th obstacle course race: the Spartan Beast in Andorra.
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Happy reading,
Manfred
Here are summaries of what landed this month:
Salt and the Minimalist Lifestyle: Why This Simple Mineral Matters More Than You Think
This article takes a fresh look at salt, explaining why it is essential for hydration, energy, and active outdoor living, while also clearing up common myths. It also covers how much salt we may need, when we need more or less, and how to get enough in a simple, natural way.
Read it here: Salt and the Minimalist Lifestyle
How to Stay Cool in a Tiny House or Van in a Heatwave
This post shares practical ways to beat the heat in small spaces, including passive cooling, airflow, and backup options like DIY air conditioning and portable ACs. It is written for tiny house and vanlife living, where space is limited and summer comfort depends on smart, minimalist solutions.
Read it here: How to Stay Cool in a Tiny House
Trebaluger Equine Rescue Centre
A quick reminder that our crowdfunding campaign for the Trebaluger Equine Rescue Centre on Menorca is still open. I volunteer there, and the work inspires me deeply because it reflects values I care about: responsibility, compassion, and doing meaningful things with a simple life.
Here is a cute video about one of our donkey residents: Matilda:
Thank you for reading and for being part of this journey toward a healthier, freer, and more intentional life.
Stay healthy, stay free,
Manfred