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Category: PrepInsights

PrepInsights / TTP Around the World

Roughing It – Trekking the Planet Style

During our expedition we have made it a priority to travel to some of the most remote places in the world. When staying in these remote places the conditions can be less than optimal. Sandy discusses the balance we have used in ‘roughing it’ on this journey.

PrepInsights / TTP Around the World

What I Have Learned, One Year Later-Part 2

In Part 2 of this story, Darren shares some of the ways he has grown personally during our Trekking the Planet journey and his reactions to what we have seen and witnessed to date.

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.

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.

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.

PrepInsights / TTP Around the World

The Kindness of Strangers

Sandy writes about those times when strangers have come to our aid and helped us out during our journey.

PrepInsights / TTP Around the World

Our Travel ‘Horror’ Stories

Sandy highlights some of our travel ‘horror’ stories that we have experienced on our journey to date.

PrepInsights / TTP Around the World

How We Stopped Leaving Items in our Hotel Room

Darren provides an overview of our “quirky” methods to ensure that we do not leave items in hotel rooms.

PrepInsights / TTP Around the World

There’s an App for That – Using an iPhone while Traveling Internationally

Sandy writes about using her iPhone and how it has helped us while traveling internationally, especially during our recent time in Europe.

PrepInsights / TTP Around the World

Our Top Destinations… So Far

Now that we have passed the eight month point of our journey, Darren writes about our favorite destinations on our trip… so far.

PrepInsights / TTP Around the World

The Eight Most Surprising Items in our Luggage

There are a few unusual things in our bags that we have brought on our journey. Read on to learn about the eight most surprising items in our luggage.

Europe / PrepInsights / TTP Around the World

10 Tips to See Scandinavia without Going Broke

Scandinavia is one of the most beautiful areas in the world. It is also one of the most expensive places to visit. Darren writes about our tips on saving money in this region.

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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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