We are Chanel and Stevo, born in South Africa but have been on the road for 7 years now. We love mixing travel and creativity. 

Over 7 years ago we quit our jobs and set off on a journey around the world. After selling all of our belongings like cars and furniture, and saving up for a year we jumped on a plane and flew to Europe. We had no idea how long we would be gone for or what exactly we would experience but we counted every single kilometer traveled.

Using Google maps we added it all up, from buses and tuk-tuks to kayaks and walking. We documented it all on our Instagram account. About 4 years ago, we passed the 384 400 km mark which is the distance to the moon, crazy. We created a piece of art to commemorate it, and below is what we saw along the way.

Check out previous posts featuring our experiences traveling around the world by clicking here and here.

More info: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube

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Lake Braies, Italy

Lake Braies, Italy

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Maria K
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have the sudden urge to know what's down there..

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Travel has it's challenges, we have had many sleepless nights, lots of items and horrible hotels but it is all part of the journey. Leaving friends and family is hard too as we only see them when we come back.

Every country has something beautiful but we loved our visit to the top of Norway and to Japan. The culture in Japan is so unique. The desert in Namibia was also a highlight, so much so we had one of our wedding ceremonies there.

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Antelope Canyon, USA

Antelope Canyon, USA

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Denis
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it just me or the one she is looking at looks like a cat?

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Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

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Bella Smith
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bamboo forest we need more stories with this kind of beautiful forest

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We feel that taking a risk to travel will pay off. Getting to see new places and experience new cultures will far out way the fear of leaving. If you're thinking about exploring the world but feel like you can't leave everything behind, just take it one day at a time and try to travel with somebody as it makes it more enjoyable.

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Benagil Cave, Portugal

Benagil Cave, Portugal

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Taj Mahal, India

Taj Mahal, India

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Bella Smith
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow that is quite beautiful love the love heart hands PERFECT positioning

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We are still traveling. We came back to South Africa for 2 years during Covid but we are now going to explore Europe and hopefully more. Check out our socials for more information about our adventures and experiences!

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Caro Caro
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1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is no field of tulips in Amsterdam. It drives the tulip farmers nuts to see all those tourists and selfie morons ruining their fields for that one perfect photo.

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Solta, Croatia

Solta, Croatia

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Bella Smith
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

JEALOUS that looks absolutely beautiful

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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

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Bella Smith
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BEAUTIFUL the bright grass contrasts with the brown walkway and the gray sky and then we have the rainbow this is just beautiful

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Yosemite, USA

Yosemite, USA

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Lakselv, Norway

Lakselv, Norway

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Bella Smith
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doesnt this just make you want to sing Rudolf the red nose rain dear. had a very shiny nose and if you ever saw it you would even say it glowed...

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Jyväskylä, Finland

Jyväskylä, Finland

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Sossusvlei, Namibia

Sossusvlei, Namibia

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Why_is_life_?
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ITS AMAZING. i love how the shadow contrasts w/ the light!!

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Hallstatt, Austria

Hallstatt, Austria

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Bella Smith
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So cute it is like (sorry for the cliche) it has popped out of a story book

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Crystal Rock, Mauritius

Crystal Rock, Mauritius

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Bryce Canyon, USA

Bryce Canyon, USA

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Tännforsen, Sweden

Tännforsen, Sweden

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Bella Smith
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow this is just perfect with the foam and the colours

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Venice, Italy

Venice, Italy

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Skylar
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Venice! I've been there. If you are ever there you need to go on a Gondola ride through the water.

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Margaret River, Australia

Margaret River, Australia

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Landmannalaugar, Iceland

Landmannalaugar, Iceland

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Neuschwanstein, Germany

Neuschwanstein, Germany

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Prague, Czech Republic

Prague, Czech Republic

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Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

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Munich, Germany

Munich, Germany

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Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg, Austria

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Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand

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Florence, Italy

Florence, Italy

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Middle Of Australia

Middle Of Australia

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Wren Hard
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

literally my favourite place in the world <3

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Alta, Norway

Alta, Norway

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ashley mccullough
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How much did yall save up before takin this amazing sounding journy? I wldnt think it was cheap to travel all over

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