Stories
Travel stories, guides and field notes from PlanetaEXO.
PlanetaEXO’s new mini-doc showcases ecotourism in Lençóis Maranhenses
In “Lençóis Maranhenses: Far From The Crowds, Close To What Matters”, PlanetaEXO’s mini-doc shows how ecotourism is changing life for local communities.
Lovely, Overwhelming, Total Joy: Maja’s 15-Year Wait for Lençóis Maranhenses
15 years of waiting, a 6-day full itinerary, and dunes like snow: a retired Slovenian professor’s honest account of Lençóis Maranhenses.
Exciting, Comfortable, Funny: Sally’s Family Trip to the South Pantanal
A British family’s 4 days on a South Pantanal cattle ranch: horse riding, a sharp-eyed guide, caipirinhas, a broken finger and honest advice.
Five Jaguars in One Day: Michael’s Family Pantanal Safari in Brazil
A Swiss doctor and his family on a 4-day jaguar safari in the Pantanal, Brazil: five jaguars in a day, a private guide, and honest advice.
Filming Lençóis Maranhenses for Korean TV: Jihee Yeon’s Brazil Story
Korean producer Jihee Yeon crossed Lençóis Maranhenses on foot to film for KBS: the dunes, the hammocks, the children, safety in Brazil and her tips.
Three Nights in the South Pantanal: Sandy’s Wildlife Story in Brazil
Sandy knows Brazil well but had never seen the Pantanal. Three nights on the Miranda River with her son: wildlife, a talented guide, and honest advice.
Exploring the Amazon: Erica’s Adventure in a Floating Lodge in Brazil
Erica L. spent 3 days on a floating lodge in the Brazilian Amazon: the dolphins, the guides, the food, safety and her tips for first-timers.
A Family’s 3-Day Lençóis Maranhenses Trek: Olivia’s Brazil Story
Olivia’s family did the 3-day Lençóis Maranhenses trek in Brazil: the dunes, the guides, safety, the language barrier, and her tips for first-timers.
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.