Travel Stories
So you don't speak dutch? No problem. Here you will find, in chronological order, almost all our stories in English. The stories were translated from Dutch into English by Percy Balemans.
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Dos Mosquises, Venezuela
Fiji - from Savusavu to Beqa Island
August 2011 - We are back in Fiji and we sail from Savusavu, via Vuda Point to Beqa Island
From the Marshall Islands not to Canton
June 2011 - We depart from the Marshall Islands and try to sail to Canton
Ailuk and Likiep
April 2011 - Finally we visit Ailuk and due to problems with the engine we skip Likiep
The Marshall Islands
February 2011 - Unexpected problems kept us from seeing more of the Marshall Islands
Kiribati
December 2010 - From Tuvalu we sail in one week to the atoll of Tarawa in Kiribati
Wallpainting on the island of Ua Pou
Tuvalu
October 2010 - After one week of nice sailing we arrive in Tuvalu
In Fiji for the second time
September 2010 - We visit some beautiful islands in East Fiji
From New Zealand to Fiji
June 2010 - After a year and six months living in New Zealand, we sail to Fiji
Back on Happy Monster
April 2010 - After living for nine months in Pukekohe, we sail our Happy Monster back to Opua
After we've seen the kiwis, it's time for our departure
December 2009 - We work, see Kiwi's and prepare Happy Monster for departure
If we're not careful, we'll turn into Kiwis
August 2009 - We already live in New Zealand for more than six months now
Living and working in New Zealand
May 2009 - We stay for one year in New Zealand, trying to work and make some money
Fiji and The Netherlands
February 2009 - We visit beautiful Fiji, sail back to New Zealand and suddenly we fly back to The Netherlands!
From Tonga to Fiji
October 2008 - We sail from Tonga to American Samoa, Samoa, Wallis and Fiji
From New Zealand to Tonga
July 2008 - After visiting New Zealand for half a year, we sail back to Tonga
Travelling through New Zealand with Happy Bussy (part 2)
April 2008 - The continuing story of our journey with Happy Bussy through New Zealand.
Travelling through New Zealand with Happy Bussy
February 2008 - The first part of our journey with Happy Bussy through New Zealand.
From Bora Bora to New Zealand
December 2007 - We sail from Bora Bora to Suvarov, Tonga and finally to New Zealand
French Polynesia
August 2007 - We visit the Marquesas Islands, the Tuamotus and the Society Islands
Galapagos and the Pacific Ocean
July 2007 - After fourteen days on the Galapagos we weigh the anchor and sail to French Polynesia
From Cayman to Galapagos
April 2007 - From the Cayman Islands via the Panama Canal to the Galapagos
Bonaire, Curaçao and Cuba
February 2007 - After Bonaire and Curaçao we have a extraordinary time in Cuba
From Tobago to Bonaire
December 2006 - Back to work on our ship and beautiful tropical islands
From Suriname to Tobago
October 2006 - About anchor troubles and a five-day passage to Tobago
Still in Suriname
August 2006 - A few days in France and even in the Netherlands
At home in Suriname
June 2006 - Brownsberg, rain and stolen goods
Living and working in Suriname
April 2006 - The people, their language and "De Dijk"
How plans change
February 2006 - Living in Domburg, Suriname
From La Gomera to Paramaribo
January 2006 - From La Gomera via the Cape Verde Islands to Paramaribo
The Canary Islands
November 2005 - From Cascais to the Canary Islands
Western Spain and Portugal
October 2005 - From La Coruña to Cascais
The Spanish north coast
August 2005 - From Gijon to La Coruña