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We Quit Our Jobs And Set Off On A Journey Around The World, Here’s What We Saw Along The Way (30 Pics)
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.
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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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#3
Kyoto, Japan
Final score:
79points
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.
#5
Taj Mahal, India
Final score:
76points
Bella Smith 6 years ago
Wow that is quite beautiful love the love heart hands PERFECT positioning
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!
#8
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Final score:
62points
Bella Smith 6 years ago
BEAUTIFUL the bright grass contrasts with the brown walkway and the gray sky and then we have the rainbow this is just beautiful
#10
Lakselv, Norway
Final score:
56points
Bella Smith 6 years ago
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...
#11
Jyväskylä, Finland
Final score:
51points
#14
Hallstatt, Austria
Final score:
49points
Bella Smith 6 years ago
So cute it is like (sorry for the cliche) it has popped out of a story book
#19
Margaret River, Australia
Final score:
37points
#20
Landmannalaugar, Iceland
Final score:
37points
#21
Copenhagen, Denmark
Final score:
37points
#24
Istanbul, Turkey
Final score:
35points
#27
Bangkok, Thailand
Final score:
31points
#28
Florence, Italy
Final score:
30points
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Sidney Remmer 6 years ago
If I quit my job and sold everything I would just become homeless. Lol
Otter 2 years ago
Seriously, how are these people paying for their life of fun and travel? Trust funds?
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Aaron Kara 6 years ago
Very beautiful, It does make me slightly jealous! To be honest I sometimes find the modern idea of travelling quite stressful, sometimes I think part of my motive to travel comes from the pressure to travel, rather than a genuine desire. I'd love to see some countries but I think living on the breadline around the world would stress me out! I think you do need a good level of confidence and self security to do it, maybe someday I'll get there! :)
Rose the Cook 2 years ago
While the pictures are beautiful, why is BP using material from 3 years ago?
Çalıkuşu 6 years ago
I don't want to study anymore, I want to travel. But for travelling the way I want I need to study and get a job. Arghh...
elSti 2 years ago
I know the feeling. I want a coke but for getting one i need to go downstairs to the fridge. Arghh...
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Izzy Curer 2 years ago
'We quit our jobs and-' This honestly makes me too angry to even look at these pictures.
Have ya gotta polo? 2 years ago
Quite a few of these they are holding a sign with numbers, anyone know what that means?
Sara Marie 2 years ago
Miles/kilometers traveled maybe? I was wondering the same thing myself..
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Ni Na 2 years ago
how can they afford the traveling? Even if you sell your cars and funiture? If you don't have an income you can't use a train or airplane. I love the photos and I'm just jealous because i couldnt afford it for 7 years without a job lol
Otter 2 years ago
Either they're among the few who've successfully monetized their social media, or they're rich kids, or drug dealers. My guess is that they're rich kids traveling on family money, who claim to have successfully monetized their social media.
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Mr Barry Otaigbe 2 years ago
IT WORK 100%.... Have you lost hope in your relationship, do you think your partner is cheating?.. My husband left me for a younger woman I was devastated. It was as if she had him under an evil spell, Paul turned against me overnight without any warning. It happened last year, I was desperate so I used every single spell casting website that I could find with no results. A friend sent me the link to Dr OSEREMEN site I contacted him. He started working with me on June. As a result from all of his wonderful work, my man I are back together. I'm so happy privileged to have such a great person like you on my side. Thank you dr unity' And if your husband boyfriend moved to another woman, do not cry anymore, contact Dr OSEREMEN help now.. Here his contact.. WhatsApp him: +27736619351 Email him at: Droseremenspelltemple890@gmail.com
Katinka Min 2 years ago
That is the generation that is compaling that older generations caused the climate change and thus destroyed theri futures. Happy travelling!!
Julie Lynn 6 years ago
From what I was able to see, your photographic ability and chosen places of travel are exceptional. I wish I could have seen them all. For some reason, I couldn't see past the Yosemite picture. I am sure from what you shared, your travels were beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us parts of the world we will never see ourselves. Awesome!!!
d r e a m w o r l d 6 years ago
So lucky! I can barely afford to go out of state by car, nevertheless go all these beautiful places...
Sidney Remmer 6 years ago
If I quit my job and sold everything I would just become homeless. Lol
Otter 2 years ago
Seriously, how are these people paying for their life of fun and travel? Trust funds?
Load More Replies... Aaron Kara 6 years ago
Very beautiful, It does make me slightly jealous! To be honest I sometimes find the modern idea of travelling quite stressful, sometimes I think part of my motive to travel comes from the pressure to travel, rather than a genuine desire. I'd love to see some countries but I think living on the breadline around the world would stress me out! I think you do need a good level of confidence and self security to do it, maybe someday I'll get there! :)
Rose the Cook 2 years ago
While the pictures are beautiful, why is BP using material from 3 years ago?
Çalıkuşu 6 years ago
I don't want to study anymore, I want to travel. But for travelling the way I want I need to study and get a job. Arghh...
elSti 2 years ago
I know the feeling. I want a coke but for getting one i need to go downstairs to the fridge. Arghh...
Load More Replies... Izzy Curer 2 years ago
'We quit our jobs and-' This honestly makes me too angry to even look at these pictures.
Have ya gotta polo? 2 years ago
Quite a few of these they are holding a sign with numbers, anyone know what that means?
Sara Marie 2 years ago
Miles/kilometers traveled maybe? I was wondering the same thing myself..
Load More Replies... Ni Na 2 years ago
how can they afford the traveling? Even if you sell your cars and funiture? If you don't have an income you can't use a train or airplane. I love the photos and I'm just jealous because i couldnt afford it for 7 years without a job lol
Otter 2 years ago
Either they're among the few who've successfully monetized their social media, or they're rich kids, or drug dealers. My guess is that they're rich kids traveling on family money, who claim to have successfully monetized their social media.
Load More Replies... Mr Barry Otaigbe 2 years ago
IT WORK 100%.... Have you lost hope in your relationship, do you think your partner is cheating?.. My husband left me for a younger woman I was devastated. It was as if she had him under an evil spell, Paul turned against me overnight without any warning. It happened last year, I was desperate so I used every single spell casting website that I could find with no results. A friend sent me the link to Dr OSEREMEN site I contacted him. He started working with me on June. As a result from all of his wonderful work, my man I are back together. I'm so happy privileged to have such a great person like you on my side. Thank you dr unity' And if your husband boyfriend moved to another woman, do not cry anymore, contact Dr OSEREMEN help now.. Here his contact.. WhatsApp him: +27736619351 Email him at: Droseremenspelltemple890@gmail.com
Katinka Min 2 years ago
That is the generation that is compaling that older generations caused the climate change and thus destroyed theri futures. Happy travelling!!
Julie Lynn 6 years ago
From what I was able to see, your photographic ability and chosen places of travel are exceptional. I wish I could have seen them all. For some reason, I couldn't see past the Yosemite picture. I am sure from what you shared, your travels were beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us parts of the world we will never see ourselves. Awesome!!!
d r e a m w o r l d 6 years ago
So lucky! I can barely afford to go out of state by car, nevertheless go all these beautiful places...
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