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Our Land Rover Story in Gestalten’s New Book LAND

Our Land Rover Story in Gestalten’s New Book LAND

Our Land Rover journey has made it into print. A few months after an unexpected email reached us while camping in Thailand, we finally got our hands on Gestalten’s new LAND book.
August 24, 2026 Read More
We have been nominated for the Swiss Influence Award
We have been nominated for the Swiss Influence Award

We have been nominated for the Swiss Influence Award

We have been nominated for the Swiss Influence Award 2026 in the Travel category. A wonderful recognition of our journey and the community following it.
August 12, 2026 Read More
Hiking to Lai Blau

Hiking to Lai Blau

After weeks of summer heat in Switzerland, we escaped to the Lower Engadin for an overnight hike to Lai Blau. Around 17 km, 1,000 metres of climbing, two swims and one very well-earned glass of red wine later, this might…
August 9, 2026 Read More
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Hideaway in Graubünden

Hideaway in Graubünden

Last weekend we spent two nights at Casa High Life in Mathon, a beautiful mountain escape tucked away in the Graubünden Alps. Surrounded by nature, thoughtful design and complete peace and quiet, exactly what we needed after a hard week…
July 28, 2026 Read More
our campsite and the sunset over the valley
The valley of waterfalls

The valley of waterfalls

This weekend took us to the Saanenland, above Gstaad, for a hike we had been wanting to do for a while: from Lauenensee to Geltenhütte SAC, with a detour into the Rottal to camp for the night. We started right…
July 12, 2026 Read More
Meanwhile in Switzerland

Meanwhile in Switzerland

While we are back at work in Switzerland and waiting for our car to finally depart from Singapore, we still have plenty to do. We never really get bored. And yes, Switzerland has a lot to offer too, especially during…
July 6, 2026 Read More
a map of our shipment from kuala lumpur to cape town
Shipment delayed

Shipment delayed

Our Landy is still sitting in a container in Singapore, already delayed by more than a month. Back in Kuala Lumpur, we rushed to get the car to the port in time for loading, only to be told shortly afterwards…
July 3, 2026 Read More
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A recap of two years on the road

A recap of two years on the road

From Switzerland to Malaysia in our Land Rover Defender. Looking back at two years, 22 countries and 640 nights in our home on wheels.
June 26, 2026 Read More
Shipping the Landy to Africa

Shipping the Landy to Africa

Day 696 and our time in Asia comes to an end. From Switzerland to Southeast Asia, 60'000km, two years and countless memories. But we're not done yet! Getting the Landy into the container was a mission: deflating the tires, stripping…
May 22, 2026 Read More
Last Nights in the Jungle: Genting Highlands

Last Nights in the Jungle: Genting Highlands

Back in Malaysia, back on the road and one last ride into the green before our chapter Asia is coming to an end. We spent some days in the Jungle of the Genting Highlands close to Kuala Lumpur. One last…
May 17, 2026 Read More
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A Little Holiday in Lombok

A Little Holiday in Lombok

While our Landy is staying at the mechanic for a while, we decided to fly to Lombok in Indonesia. Mainly to slow down, surf, get back into some kind of routine, and simply relax for a while. Kind of like…
May 1, 2026 Read More
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Deep in the Jungle: Kuala Mu

Deep in the Jungle: Kuala Mu

We spent a view days in Kuala Mu, a remote place in the jungle of Kelantan in Malaysia. Truly off-grid kind of place where the indigenous people, called Orang Asli (meaning original people) live a traditional live, closely connected to…
April 13, 2026 Read More
Chasing Beaches on Koh Yao Yai

Chasing Beaches on Koh Yao Yai

We caught another ferry, this time to Koh Yao Yai, between Phuket and Krabi, and spent a few days roaming the island, chasing every beach we could reach with the Landy, and of course sunsets. On the island it felt…
March 23, 2026 Read More
Sunrise Over Cheow Lan Lake

Sunrise Over Cheow Lan Lake

We teamed up with Eva & Matthias, who are traveling in their beautiful 1979 Land Rover Santana. Together we set off on a very early boat ride across Cheow Lan Lake in Khao Sok National Park. A thick layer of…
March 7, 2026 Read More
A Day Trip to Ayutthaya

A Day Trip to Ayutthaya

We did a one day trip from Bangkok to Ayutthaya and it really felt like stepping back in time. Once part of the Siamese Kingdom, the city dates back to 1350 and was later destroyed during the Burmese invasion in…
February 24, 2026 Read More
One Last Ride Through Bangkok

One Last Ride Through Bangkok

One last time Bangkok for us. Altogether we spent almost four weeks in this city and we truly LOVE it. We dove right into the buzz of Bangkok's Chinatown for Chinese New Year, celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse.…
February 18, 2026 Read More
Ferry Days on Koh Chang

Ferry Days on Koh Chang

A few weeks on Koh Chang Island. First time we took a ferry transfer with our Landy from mainland to an island. On the island we met Scott and Minét from Australia, also traveling in a Defender. We spent a…
February 10, 2026 Read More
New Year on Koh Phangan

New Year on Koh Phangan

Hello 2026 – and a happy NEW YEAR to you! We've been lazy with updating this website and our social media channels. Actually we were on holidays and still are. Taking a break from non stop exploring and recharging our…
January 16, 2026 Read More
nong khiaw buffalo in the jungle
First Days in Laos: Nong Khiaw

First Days in Laos: Nong Khiaw

A few days in and we're already in love with Laos. It feels completely different from anywhere we've been. Calm, green, and wildly beautiful. We'd been looking forward to this for so long, and it's everything we hoped for. Nong…
November 15, 2025 Read More
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Crossing into Laos at Boten Border

Crossing into Laos at Boten Border

This is it – we've made it to Laos! After almost one and a half year on the road, we've officially crossed into Southeast Asia. What a wild, intense, and amazing ride is has been to get here. Now a…
November 11, 2025 Read More
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Crossing the Taklamakan Desert

Crossing the Taklamakan Desert

We crossed through Taklamakan Desert. its name in Uygur means “if you go in, you won’t come out.” Luckily, we did. We did not expect this to be honest but we love this kind of landscapes. It took us two…
October 18, 2025 Read More
Khunjerab Pass border crossing Pakistan to China with Land Rover Defender
Into China via the Khunjerab Pass

Into China via the Khunjerab Pass

Ni hao China! We crossed the Khunjerab Pass into China, one of the world’s highest international border at 4693m. It was one of the most time-consuming border process of our journey so far. More than 10 hours of waiting for…
October 13, 2025 Read More
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The Cold Desert of Skardu

The Cold Desert of Skardu

Since leaving Switzerland, we've driven through many countries and landscapes, each one stunning in it's own. And yet, every time, we've been surprised again bay the raw, untouched beauty this world holds. The Sarfaranga Desert is one of those places…
October 4, 2025 Read More
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Wandering the Old City of Lahore

Wandering the Old City of Lahore

We made it to Lahore and spent a few days in this buzzing city. It’s loud, full of life, and there’s always something going on. We visited the Badshahi Mosque, which is just as impressive as we imagined, then walked…
September 12, 2025 Read More
The Pakistan Monument in Islamabad

The Pakistan Monument in Islamabad

We’ve been back in Islamabad for a few days now and took the opportunity to explore some of the city’s highlights, including the Pakistan Monument. It was built to honor the sacrifices made for Pakistan’s independence. Quite impressive! Petal Symbolism…
September 5, 2025 Read More
Hiking to Nanga Parbat Base Camp

Hiking to Nanga Parbat Base Camp

We made it to Nanga Parbat Base Camp after a tough two-day hike: first day hit us with a 700m incline and brutal heat all the way to Fairy Meadows, second day pushed another 800m up to Nanga Parbat Base…
August 23, 2025 Read More
The Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek

The Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek

One more beautiful yet intense two-day hike done. Why though? Mainly cause of the brutal heat … oh, and let’s not forget about the 1700-meter incline. Views were epic but the heat was really challenging. Note to ourself: never ever…
August 10, 2025 Read More
Nalter Valley Pakistan with Landrover Defender
4×4 Adventures in Naltar Valley

4×4 Adventures in Naltar Valley

Another remote gem in northern Pakistan — only reachable by 4×4. Sounded like our kind of adventure. We took the Landy deep into the pine forests, alpine meadows and glacier-fed streams – surrounded by the towering Karakoram Peaks. This is…
August 2, 2025 Read More
The Patundas Trek in Hunza Valley

The Patundas Trek in Hunza Valley

Spent the last three days deep in the Hunza mountains completing the Patundas Trek – one of the most epic hikes we’ve done so far. Climbed from 2800m to 4400m in just two days. Crossed one blinding white glacier. Camped…
July 22, 2025 Read More
Wild Camping by the Passu Cones

Wild Camping by the Passu Cones

Passu Cones 6106 – Our favorite mountains in the upper Hunza Valley in northern Pakistan and for sure our favorite Camp spot. You wake up, unzip the tent, and boom – there they are: those surreal peaks of the Passu…
July 19, 2025 Read More
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The Rush Lake Trek

The Rush Lake Trek

Just got back from spending four days up in the mountains completing one of Pakistan’s most beautiful yet TOUGHEST treks – Climbing from 2700m to 4700m in 2 days. 3 Glacier crossings. 1 freezing river crossing. And a night spent…
July 16, 2025 Read More
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A Few Days in Karimabad

A Few Days in Karimabad

We gave ourselves a little treat with a few nights at the beautiful Moose Chalets — the perfect spot to unwind and reflect on everything we've experienced over the past few weeks. We wandered through Karimabad, enjoyed some local food,…
July 5, 2025 Read More
our map of our travel route
Back in Hunza Valley

Back in Hunza Valley

What a ride it's been, but now we here where planned to be one year ago – in northern Pakistan. Feels completely different than Islamabad, such a different vibe. But we thought we gonna escape the heat from Islamabad and…
July 1, 2025 Read More
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One Year on the Road

One Year on the Road

1 YEAR ON THE ROAD – 17 countries, 40,000 km, and 365 days in 3m². We've met strangers who became friends, felt at home in the most unexpected places, and discovered more about the world — and ourselves — than…
June 26, 2025 Read More
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The Real Afghanistan

The Real Afghanistan

Afghanistan was a pretty wild trip – but a good one for sure! This country surprised us on many levels. And once again, we were lucky to meet incredible people, who shared with us the real Afghanistan – a place…
June 20, 2025 Read More
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Crossing into Afghanistan: Arrival in Herat

Crossing into Afghanistan: Arrival in Herat

Arrived in Herat, Afghanistan. Finally. What a hell of a border crossing we had. We thought we never gonna make it or end up in prison. Until we reached the border of Iran and Afghanistan we already faced many checkpoints…
June 16, 2025 Read More
got stuck in Mashad since the embassy of Afghanistan was closed
Stuck in Mashad Waiting for the Afghan Embassy

Stuck in Mashad Waiting for the Afghan Embassy

We got stuck in Mashad. The Afghan embassy is closed for over a week. We still need to get our road permit to be allowed to drive with our own car through Afghanistan. It was supposed to open today, but…
June 10, 2025 Read More
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Back in Yazd, Sick and Slowing Down

Back in Yazd, Sick and Slowing Down

Back in beautiful Yazd, one of our favorite cities in Iran. So much to see, such a vibe. Of course also the people. Unfortunately Florian got sick – it's been already 10 days, started in Kuwait and still has not…
May 27, 2025 Read More
A Break-In Attempt in Shiraz

A Break-In Attempt in Shiraz

Last night THIS mofo tried to break into our car. He did not manage to, but he damaged all window frames and left some scratches on the doors. Also he cut the locks from our side boxes but also from…
May 24, 2025 Read More
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Car Troubles in Kuwait City

Car Troubles in Kuwait City

It feels like every time we fixe something on our car, another issue appears. Problems with shifting the gear. Clutch was not properly adjusted. Stéphanie has to drive back to town while I am staying in bed still sick.
May 21, 2025 Read More
Arriving Back in Shiraz

Arriving Back in Shiraz

Arrived in Shiraz after a long drive from the border of Iraq/Iran. From very hot to quiet mild temperatures. First stop at our favorite café Gishe Senses. So good to meet our friends again. And yes, we look very very…
May 21, 2025 Read More
A Long Border Crossing at Shalamche

A Long Border Crossing at Shalamche

Border crossing from Kuwait to Iraq went super smooth but on the border to Iran we got stuck. Just a moment before we arrived at the customs to get our car documents done at 2pm, the office closed. “Come back…
May 20, 2025 Read More
Beating the Heat in Kuwait

Beating the Heat in Kuwait

It's getting real hot in Kuwait. No air to breath, no temperature to camp or do anything. And it's just the beginning of the HEAT. Time to leave.
May 18, 2025 Read More
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Tinted Windows Courtesy of PPS Protection

Tinted Windows Courtesy of PPS Protection

A little upgrade from our friend Ali: tinted door windows. Helps to protect from the sun, gives more privacy and looks nice. Wanted to do it already for some time and now it had a real good reason to do…
May 9, 2025 Read More