Here are all eight of the Trekking the Planet recap videos, filmed throughout our journey, in one place!
Category Archives: Expedition Video
Half a Lifetime Teaser [Video]
On January 28, 2012, Darren and Sandy Van Soye left from San Diego, California on a 424-day journey around the world with the goal of getting kids excited about geography.
Trekking the Planet: Epilogue [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as Darren and Sandy review their entire journey. In this video, you will hear about the team’s adventures as they sought to bring geography to life.
Trekking the Planet: South America Recap [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as Darren and Sandy review their time in South America.
Cruising the Patagonian Fjords on the Navimag Ferry [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as Sandy reviews their time traveling through the Patagonian fjords and channels on the Navimag Ferry Evangelistas from Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt in Chile.
Trekking the “W” in Torres del Paine, Chile [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they review their time in Parque Nacional Torres del Paine in Chile.
Summer in Southern Patagonia [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as review their time in Southern Patagonia.
A Show of Hands (Cueva de Las Manos) [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as Darren and Sandy review their time at the Cueva de Las Manos (or Cave of The Hands)
The Amazon: There and Back Again [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as Darren and Sandy review the second half of their time in the Amazon basin.
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.
Trekking the Planet: Africa Recap [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as Darren and Sandy review their time in Africa and the Middle East.
Adventure Jordan: Petra Through the Back Door [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover their time in Jordan.
Trekking in the Simien Mountains, Ethiopia [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover their time in Ethiopia.
Uncut: Interview with Min. of Education of Kenya, Hon. Mutula Kilonzo [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they are granted an interview with the Minister of Education of Kenya, Hon. Mutula Kilonzo, MP.
In Search of Water in Samburu, Kenya [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they interview leaders in the Samburu community about the difference clean water can make in this very dry part of the world.
The Road to Maasai Mara [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team has they cover their time in the Maasai Mara in Kenya.
Uncut – Africa Overview [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they review their time in Europe and also discuss their upcoming trip to Kenya and Ethiopia in Africa.
Croatia – Pearl of the Adriatic [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover their time in Croatia.
The Painted Monasteries of Romania [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover their time in the northern Romania visiting the Painted Monasteries.
Trekking the Planet: Two-Minute Overview Update [Video]
Our two-minute overview video has been updated! In this video you will learn about our journey and see some of our pictures and video from our school visits and treks.
The Palace of Godollo near Budapest, Hungary [Video]
While in Budapest the Trekking the Planet team visited the Palace at Godollo, which is located about 20 miles / 30 kilometers east of the city. The palace has an long history, consisting of both private and state ownership.
The Seven Lakes of Triglav [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover their time in the country of Slovenia.
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.
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
Copenhagen’s Bicycle Super Highway [Video]
See photos and video clips of Copenhagen and learn about their innovative bicycle super highway.
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.
Most Livable Helsinki [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover their time in Helsinki, Finland! In 2012, Helsinki was named World Design Capital. In this video, you will see why.
Finding Old World Charm in Riga, Latvia [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover their time in Riga, Latvia. In this video, you will see the sites around town as well as some of the Art Nouveau buildings that made Riga famous. At the end of the video, you will learn about their visit to the Skrivanek Day School in Riga.
Update from Riga [Video]
In this video, Sandy provides her first impressions of Europe. She also reviews our plans for the next few weeks.
Uzbekistan – Silk Road Oasis [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover the extreme contrasts of mysterious Uzbekistan.
Farewell to Asia [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they summarize their time in Asia. In approximately three months, they visited nine countries and covered thousands of miles overland.
Kyrgyzstan – Asia’s Best Kept Secret [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they visit the country of Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia.
Hidden Tibet [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they visit Tibet. You will witness the Saga Dawa festival, watch the “Monk Debates” and see a late afternoon procession of a Tongka.
Discover the Living History in Lo Manthang, Nepal [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review the second half of their time in the Mustang region of Nepal.
Sights and Sounds of Gheling, Nepal [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review the first half of their time in the Mustang region of Nepal.
Trekking the Planet: Day 100 Update [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review their time in Southeast Asia.
Navigating the Mekong (Laos) [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review their time on the Mekong River, as well as the city of Luang Prabang, Laos.
Off the Grid in Phongsali, Laos [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review their time in the Phongsali Province of Laos.
Chiang Mai, the “Second City” of Thailand [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review their time in Chiang Mai, the second city of Thailand.
Experience the Ancient City of Ayutthaya, Thailand [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as review their time in the World Heritage City of Ayutthaya (Pronounced: I Ru Tie a).
Experience the Wild Side of Penang Island, Malaysia [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as review their time on the island of Penang in Malaysia.
Trekking the Planet: Day 67 Update [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review their around-the-world trip to date. It is unedited, unrehearsed and unscripted. You might find some of their answers surprising!
Singapore: The Country that Works [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as review their time in Singapore. In this video you will learn a little about the history and culture of Singapore as well as see some of the interesting sights.
Bonus Video: The Hidden Oil Tunnels of Darwin [Video]
In this video, the Van Soyes cover the hidden oil tunnels that were built during WWII to protect Darwin’s oil supply. You will learn more about the the oil tunnels as well as other historic challenges for this fascinating city.
White Water River Rafting in Bali, Indonesia [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they visit the mysterious island of Bali, Indonesia. In this video you will see the countryside, Balinese dancers and an exciting, high-speed trip down the Ayung river.
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.
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.
Transportation in Sydney [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review the different forms of public transportation in Sydney, Australia. In this video you will see trains, trams, ferries and even a monorail!
Wing’s Wildlife Park in Tasmania, Australia [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they visit Wing’s Wildlife Park in Tasmania, Australia.
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.
Bay of Islands, New Zealand [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they visit the Bay of Islands in North New Zealand. Darren and Sandy spend their time kayaking through a small estuary where they see birds and end at a horseshoe-shaped waterfall.
Dravuni Island, Fiji [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they visit a Dravuni Island, Fiji. This tiny island is the home of a small community of 200 people.
American Samoa [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they visit a local school, the sliding rocks and a waterfall in American Samoa.
Crossing the Equator [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they discuss what it’s like to cross the equator and the International Date Line.
Visiting the Historic Sites on Oahu, Hawaii [Video]
Catch up with the Van Soyes as they cover a few highlights around the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
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.
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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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