Stories
Travel stories, guides and field notes from PlanetaEXO.
Crossing Lençóis Maranhenses on Horseback: Patricia’s Solo Adventure in Brazil
Patricia crossed Lençóis Maranhenses on horseback, solo. Her 4-week Brazil story: endless dunes, a guide with no GPS, and real disconnection.
Beyond the Mountains of Nepal: A Journey of Connection with Mother and Son
How an expedition to the Himalayas strengthened the bond between Mila and Lorenzo Ricetti Motherhood is often described as a journey, but for Mila Ricetti (56) and her son Lorenzo (24), it materialized into a literal expedition across the rustic landscapes of Nepal with the Mardi Himal trek in the Annapurna region—a route that invites […]
A Father and Daughter Expedition Through the Waters of Fernando de Noronha
Meet Jean and Mailys, a French father and daughter who dove into the beauty of the crystal-clear seas of Fernando de Noronha. Some trips are taken to see the world, while others are meant to reconnect with those we love. For Jean Laprevotte (60), a Frenchman who has called São Paulo home for just over […]
Finding freedom in the wild: How a Dutch adventurer fell in love with Brazil
Katharina Bongaertz is PlanetaEXO’s top traveler and has proven multiple times that adventure knows no gender or age.
Expanding horizons in the Amazon: A British writer’s journey of love and discovery
Emma Phillips is a freelance writer from the UK who explored the rainforest with her Brazilian partner and uncovered a universe of wild nature and cultural diversity
From New Zealand to the Lost World: a Solo Ecologist’s Trek Up Mount Roraima
Olivia Bird is a young traveler who crossed the world to climb one of South America’s most impressive mountains.
How one Brazilian Woman Conquered her Fears and Found Herself Into the Deep Jungle
For Women’s Month, meet Mariana Sampaio, a young solo traveler who explored Vale do Pati and the Amazon Rainforest
From Seattle Rain to Brazilian Sun: Samantha’s Solo Journey Through the Amazon and Jalapão
Samantha Sage shares her experience of solo exploring through Brazil to inspire female travelers in honor of Women’s Month
Ecotourism in Brazil boosts solo travel for women through planning and support networks
From Roraima to Jalapão, six travelers from Brazil and around the world show how exploring nature alone can be a life-changing experience
Why Brazil’s Remote Outdoors are Becoming a Haven for Foreign Female Travelers
Trading fear for freedom, solo female adventurers are discovering deep human connection and breathtaking scale in nature destinations
Women in Ecotourism: the Female Presence that Makes the Sector Happen
From guides breaking stereotypes to community leaders transforming the local economy, meet the women in ecotourism driving authentic experiences across Brazil
A German Solo Female Traveler’s Journey Through the Amazon and the Pantanal
In celebration of Women’s Month, PlanetaEXO shares the inspiring story of Kristina Wagner, a German biologist who embarked on an unforgettable solo adventure through Brazil