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.
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Sandy and Darren’s Reunion with their Daughters [Video]
Witness Sandy and Darren’s reunion with their daughters, Lauren and Kristen, after seven months apart. This video also features a Q&A session with them about travel.
A Family Reunion in Germany
After 10 days in Poland and Slovakia, we have left Eastern Europe to visit Germany. We chose to stay in two cities that we had not previously visited, Dresden and Bamberg. Germany is also the place for a very special family reunion, almost exactly halfway into our 14-month trip.
Trekking the Planet Changes Itinerary in Africa
Because of several issues in West Africa we have had to cancel this part of our itinerary. Read on to learn about where we will be traveling to instead.
How to Make a Photo your Desktop Background
Find out how to make a photo that you have found on the Internet your desktop background.
Uncut: Three Krakows during WWII [Video]
Ewa Gawryla, Krokov city guide, describes the conditions that existed in Krakow during World War II. The interview was performed outside of the Oskar Schindler Factory – a new museum in Krakow
Polish Border Changes Over The Past 200 Years
The Polish border has varied greatly over the past 200 years. Read the story to see some of the changes.
Understanding Poland: A Country’s Primer
During our week in Poland, we received a great introduction to the country, a ‘primer’ of sorts. We wanted to learn more about this country’s culture and its turbulent history. In addition, we wanted to view its natural features by bus and train.
Trekking the Planet Wallpaper – Series 3
Our third series of wallpaper, covering Nepal through Uzbekistan, is now available!
Europe Itinerary – Part II
During the second part of our time in Europe we will be visiting nine countries. Our stops focus on Eastern Europe and vary between cities, cultural areas, and national parks. Read the story to see our detailed itinerary.
Geography Quiz Challenge from About.com
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Courtesy of About.com, this is a challenging quiz that will test your worldwide geography knowledge. Be sure and post your score in the comments section.
Copenhagen’s Bicycle Super Highway [Video]
See photos and video clips of Copenhagen and learn about their innovative bicycle super highway.
Exploring Norway’s Coast by Bus and Train
We did not have the budget to cruise down the Norwegian coast and see the fjords by sea. So we pieced together an overland itinerary to see as much of this scenic country as possible.
The Man Who Ran Around the World… Twice! [Audio]
Jesper Ken Olsen probably is not a name that you have heard, but it should be! Jesper has literally run around the world twice!
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.
The Kungsleden Trek in Lapland [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover their time on the Kungsleden Trek above the arctic circle in the Lapland region of Northern Sweden.
Strategy Update: How We Packed for our Around-the-World Journey
We have passed the six month point of our trip and are checking in on our packing strategy. It became clear, when we looked at our packing requirements, that we needed to pack for four different types of trips during the journey.
To the Bitter End: Trekking on Lapland’s Kungsleden Trail
As we approached our first trek in Europe we knew that it would be unlike anything we had attempted to date. We would also be trekking in one of the harshest environments in the world, in Lapland, located above the Arctic Circle.
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Zebra, Masai Mara National Reserve - Kenya
Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, Ayutthaya, Thailand
View of Devil`s Island, French Guiana
Wat Chiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya, Thailand
View from Burj Khalifa Observation Deck - Dubai, UAE
The Monastery - Petra, Jordan
Trondheim, Norway
Song Kol Lake, Kyrgyzstan
Singapore Skyline
Potala Palace, Tibet, China
Penang, Malaysia
Patan Durbar Square, Nepal
Old Town, Tallin, Estonia
Old Town - Krakow, Poland
Ol Lolokwe Mountain, Samburu Region - Kenya
Nativity Cathedral, Riga, Latvia
Nong Khaiw, Laos
Mustang, Nepal
Monks receiving Alms, Luang Prabang, Laos
Mt. Everest, Tibet, China
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