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Expedition Video / Oceania / Oceania / TTP Around the World

Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns, Australia [Video]

Catch up with the Van Soyes as they cover their day on Moore Reef off the coast of Cairns Australia. In this video you will see the colorful fish and corals that attract visitors from around the world.

PrepInsights / TTP Around the World

Our Two Month Scorecard: Gear Check

We can’t believe that it has already been two months since we left on our Trekking the Planet journey. We take a look at what gear has made the grade and what has failed, and in some cases, already needed to be replaced.

Destination Dispatch / Oceania / Oceania / Trekking Destinations / TTP Around the World

The Challenge and Beauty of Tasmania’s Overland Track

It has been two days since we have completed the Overland Track, our first trek of our journey.
We chose this hike because it is located in one of the most pristine natural areas on earth.

Expedition Video / Oceania / Oceania / Trekking Destinations / TTP Around the World

Experience the Overland Track [Video]

Watch an overview of the Overland Track, our first trek in our Trekking the Planet expedition. Learn more about the animals and plants from a track ranger.

Destination Dispatch / Oceania / Oceania / TTP Around the World

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.

PrepInsights / TTP Around the World

Staying Healthy While on the Road

This story documents some of the steps that we have taken to remain healthy while on the road.

Expedition Video / Oceania / Oceania / TTP Around the World

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!

Destination Dispatch / Oceania / Oceania / TTP Around the World

Sydney and Melbourne – A Tale of Two Cities

Our time in Australia began with visits in two of its largest cities: Sydney and Melbourne.

Expedition Video / Oceania / Oceania / TTP Around the World

Wing’s Wildlife Park in Tasmania, Australia [Video]

Catch up with the Van Soyes as they visit Wing’s Wildlife Park in Tasmania, Australia.

Destination Dispatch / Oceania / Oceania / TTP Around the World

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.

TTP Around the World

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.

Expedition Video / Oceania / Oceania / TTP Around the World

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.

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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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