Our adventure on Rapa Nui, the original name for Easter Island, continues. After our fully packed day 3 (read about our sunrise and paradise beach adventure here), we took today really calm. We slept long, cooked at home and watched documentaries. Unfortunately, we also had to dispose of some ...
15 days Easter Island: day 3 full of moai beauty
Our adventure on Rapa Nui, the original name for Easter Island, continues. Waking up before dawn has never been our strong suit, but some places make it worth the effort. This morning, we drove through the dark to witness our first Rapa Nui sunrise at Ahu Tongariki. It was a colorful and mystical ...
15 days Easter Island: day 2 in the jungle of rental cars
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 ...
