Our adventure on Rapa Nui, the original name for Easter Island, starts at full speed. Although we initially planned to take it slow, a fellow traveller bubbling with ideas swept us into action. We coordinated last-minute plans and beat our way through the tricky jungle of rental cars. Today was a ...
15 days Easter Island: day 1 on one of the most remote islands
Today, we finally caught a star that especially Stefano had long dreamt of. This morning, we boarded a LATAM flight from Santiago de Chile to Hanga Roa, Easter Island. On the menu for our island adventure: mystical moai statues and Rapa Nui tradition, shaped by extreme isolation and rich Polynesian ...
A jungle trek to Floripa’s hidden Praia de Naufragados
After four months in the the Middle East (read about our Iraqi adventures here) and Africa (learn how we road-tripped through South Africa for 41 days here), November marked a new chapter of our world trip: we crossed the Atlantic to explore South America. Our first stop? Brazil and the “Magic ...
Cycling adventure across four wild African countries
After interviewing Anna and Chris about their cycling holiday from Istanbul to Munich here back in May, I’ve kept my ears finely tuned for unique stories about traveling by bike. A chance meeting with Gerald in Zimbabwe three months ago caught my attention. He shared his crazy three-month cycling ...
2024 in review: I took the risk and packed my bags
Just before 2025 begins, I’m looking back at a year that changed everything. To begin with, 2024 in review was a year when I took the risk and packed my bags to fly to a new chapter. As a result, I left behind the stability of employment to become a freelancer; a decision that didn't only transform ...
Is a 6-week roadtrip across South Africa safe?
Before we fastened our seat belts for a six-week road trip across South Africa, we were bombarded with warnings and well-meaning advice. “Stay vigilant,” lots of friends and family said. Many people painted a picture of a land both unforgettably beautiful and potentially dangerous. So, what’s it ...
Hiking 7 km of beautiful Giants Cup Trail in Drakensberg
After 10 days of road-tripping through South Africa’s impressive national parks, Stefano and I were more than ready to swap the car for a pair of hiking boots. It had been more than a month since our last proper hike. Today felt like the perfect moment to shake off the road dust and immerse ...
Interview with Birgit Brugger, the “Chocologist”: a sweet passion
For the German version, scroll down to the bottom of the English interview. Birgit has an unusual hobby: she collects chocolate wrappers from all over the world and calls herself a "Chocologist." What started as a childhood fascination has grown into a passion that allows her to travel through ...
