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.
Journey to the Four Corners of the Earth
We have now ended our second five day stretch of sea days on the Pacific Ocean. During this time we were, in a sense, sailing through the four corners of the earth.
Crossing the Equator [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they discuss what it’s like to cross the equator and the International Date Line.
Staying Safe While Traveling
We are going to some of the most remote and unspoiled places in the world and have documented the steps that we have taken to improve our chances of having a safe trip.
Visiting the Historic Sites on Oahu, Hawaii [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they cover a few highlights around the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
Crossing the Pacific Ocean
It is Tuesday and we are a little more than halfway between San Diego, California, and Honolulu, Hawaii.