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PrepInsights / TTP Around the World

What I Have Learned, One Year Later-Part 1

At the one year milestone of our journey, Darren writes about what he has learned so far from our around-the-world expedition.

Expedition Video / South America / South America / Trekking Destinations / TTP Around the World

The Amazon: An Unexpected Journey [Video]

Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as Darren and Sandy review the first half of their time in the Amazon basin.

Destination Dispatch / South America / South America / Trekking Destinations / TTP Around the World

Trekking in the Remote Amazon Rainforest

During our Trekking the Planet journey we have tried to visit some of the most remote places in the world. Perhaps none of these have been more off the beaten path than the Amazon Rainforest.

Geography / Photos / TTP Around the World

Trekking the Planet Wallpaper – Series 10

Our tenth series of wallpaper, covering our time in Jordan, is now available!

Geography / Interviews / TTP Around the World

Check out our Feature Story on Gadling.com

Our journey recently passed the 50,000 mile mark and we have been featured on Gadling.com!

Destination Dispatch / South America / South America / TTP Around the World

Meeting of the Waters: Sailing up the Amazon River

We have sailed the first quarter of Amazon River’s entire distance to the city of Manaus, Brazil, over four days. During this time we learned more about the Amazon and several of its tributaries.

PrepInsights / TTP Around the World

Ten Hiking Lessons I have Learned while Trekking the Planet–Part 2

Sandy writes about hiking lessons learned during the treks we have completed. Part 2 presents the second five lessons learned.

Geography / Photos / TTP Around the World

Trekking the Planet Panoramic Photos – Series 5

Here is the next series of panoramic pictures, covering Nairobi, Kenya to Gibraltar that we have taken with our Sony DSC-HX9V.

Geography / Photos / TTP Around the World

Trekking the Planet Wallpaper – Series 9

Our ninth series of wallpaper, covering our time in Dubai, is now available!

Destination Dispatch / South America / South America / TTP Around the World

Experiencing Devil’s Island

Our first stop in South America was in an unlikely place. Devil’s Island, located off the coast of French Guiana, was the site of an infamous penal colony for 100 years.

PrepInsights / TTP Around the World

Ten Hiking Lessons I have Learned while Trekking the Planet–Part 1

Sandy writes about hiking lessons learned during the treks we have completed. Part 1 presents the first five lessons learned.

Geography / Photos / TTP Around the World

Trekking the Planet Wallpaper – Series 8

Our eighth series of wallpaper, covering our time in Ethiopia is now available!

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About Darren and Sandy


Since their original 424-day journey around the world to raise K-12 geo-literacy, Darren and Sandy Van Soye have continued to focus on authentic adventures highlighting the cultural and natural significance of some of the most remote areas of the world.

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