Tasmania – First Impressions
The island of Tasmania is the location of our first trek of our journey. It is home to national parks, world heritage sites and many animals. We were able to visit several locations on the island.
Staying Healthy While on the Road
This story documents some of the steps that we have taken to remain healthy while on the road.
Transportation in Sydney [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review the different forms of public transportation in Sydney, Australia. While visiting Australia’s largest city, they rode trains, trams, ferries and even a monorail!
Sydney and Melbourne – A Tale of Two Cities
Our time in Australia began with visits in two of its largest cities: Sydney and Melbourne.
Wing’s Wildlife Park in Tasmania, Australia [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they visit Wing’s Wildlife Park in Tasmania, Australia.
Passage around New Zealand
We spent three days in three very different areas of New Zealand. In the process our ship made a semi-circumnavigation of the two major islands, North Island and South Island.
Trekking the Planet Journey Updates
We have been receiving questions about how and when we are communicating on this journey. Read the story to learn about the three ways we are communicating.
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review their trip from the fjords of New Zealand. They cover their time in Auckland, New Zealand as well.
Bay of Islands, New Zealand [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they visit the Bay of Islands in North New Zealand. Darren and Sandy spend their time kayaking through a small estuary where they see birds and end at a horseshoe-shaped waterfall.
Princess Cruises Trekking the Planet Video
Princess Cruises released a video about our journey and our first day on the ship. Take a look by reading the story.
Dravuni Island, Fiji [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they visit a Dravuni Island, Fiji. This tiny island is the home of a small community of 200 people.
American Samoa [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they visit a local school, the sliding rocks and a waterfall in American Samoa.