Thorleif can relax and recharge his batteries in the tranquillity of nature, far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, within his own four walls. Having topped up the water and diesel tanks and packed enough provisions, he loves being self-sufficient in his self-converted pickup. During his travels together with Simone, he has gained a wealth of experience in how to be organised within a small space without compromising on comfort. In future, the pair would like to travel for longer, get to know new cultures and not be tied to any particular place. That’s why, in summer 2021, they bought a 1995-built fire engine that they intend to convert into an expedition vehicle in the coming years.

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Christian first boarded a plane when he was three years old and didn’t return from abroad with his parents until seven years later. Since then, he’s actually spent more time far away than at home. So it’s hardly surprising that, after trying a few other jobs, he was drawn to travel journalism and photography. Christian has now been travelling from the Antarctic to Ascona and from Mosnang to Mongolia for over 10 years – by plane, car, train and van as well as often on foot as a pilgrim. He recounts his experiences in lively travel articles and also paints pictures to capture specific moments on his travels.

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Lui and Steffi have been on the road in a camper van for over six years. Hailing from Thurgau in Eastern Switzerland, the two have visited 45 of the 47 countries in Europe and also published five camping books. As well as being authors, the couple give talks, have their own YouTube channel and, whenever possible, hit the roads of Europe, where they are accompanied by Maja – a former mail bus that Steffi single-handedly transformed into a jewel on wheels. The pair most like travelling in the Balkans. “There, you’re still a guest rather than a tourist, so it’s particularly enjoyable to travel round a country like Albania,” enthuses Lui.

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Conny (42) and Chris (45) have visited 36 countries in their expedition vehicles during the last eight years, taking in Europe, North America and Central America. They most like travelling to areas well off the beaten tourist track, as that’s where they get the best impression of a country’s hospitality and traditions. The places they hope to find are not usually mentioned in any of the travel guides. That’s why they both avoid reading stacks of travel books, relying instead on their intuition, the aim being to travel around as much of the world as possible. The much-travelled duo don’t decide where to go next until a few days prior to departure, only to change their plans again just before they leave!

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It’s astonishing how much Susanna and Martin can pack into their old camper van – mountain bikes, snowboards, camping gear, climbing gear, surfboards and heavy camera equipment. The couple like nothing more than discovering a foreign country through its passions. In 2018, they therefore set out to get a little closer to the world together with Don the Whale, a self-converted Mercedes Sprinter. They spent two years on the road from Alaska to Guatemala before being forced home abruptly due to the coronavirus lockdown. Now back in Switzerland, they are using the time to recount their experiences by showing their most beautiful photos. They will be shipping Don across the Atlantic again in the foreseeable future.

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Barbara and Roger spent 550 days travelling through Europe and Asia in their T6 VW California. In spring 2021, the couple’s journey took them to the far north up to the North Cape via the Baltic states and Finland. They spent the majority of the winter in Greece, or rather on Crete, where they worked in an olive grove to become more immersed in Cretan life. The two continued further and further east when spring arrived, travelling through Turkey and Georgia before reaching the turning point in Armenia. They completed their incredible voyage by exploring Eastern Europe and Sardinia. The couple have recorded their experiences on their travel blog and YouTube channel.

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