Crossing the Pacific: San Diego to Hawaii [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they discuss what it’s like to cross the portion of the Pacific from San Diego, California to Honolulu, Hawaii by ship.
Staying Connected When We Are Off The Grid
During our 14-month, around the world trip we will be in some remote places and basically ‘off the grid’ for communicating. However, we want to send more information, more frequently.
Technology that We Can’t Do Without
We have spent many hours researching the technology that we will need to capture the sights and sounds from our trip.
How We Planned Trekking the Planet
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive when we are out presenting to students is: “How did you plan such as long trip? “ Read further to learn about our planning.
Gear Check: Backpack
As we get close to our departure, we took our loaded backpacks on a hike to determine how they performed. View the video to see our impressions.
Trekking Gear that We Can’t Do Without
Because of our need to carry all of our trekking gear in a rolling duffel bag, we have no choice but to go find equipment that is small and light. Read about our choices in this story.
Clothing that We Can’t Do Without
Clothing is a major component of our around-the-world journey. We need to have items that are lightweight and versatile, as well as sturdy, to last for a 14-month trip.
Trekking the Planet in the News
We are featured in the mid-November edition of the Fullerton Observer, a newspaper for the residents of Fullerton, California.
Trekking the Planet Q&A
We recently took a list of some of our most frequently asked questions and each took turns answering them. Learn why we are taking our trip, our packing strategy and our communication plans on the road.
School Presentation Part 4: What Materials are Available?
The fourth and final video from our school presentation is here! Read the story to view the video.
School Presentation Part 3: What are You Taking?
The third video from our school presentations covers the equipment that our expedition will bring. We show samples of the some items we are packing for our around-the-world journey.
School Presentation Part 2: Where are You Going?
This second video from our presentations to schools focuses on where we will be going on our around-the-world-trip to raise geography awareness.