The route traveled and our current position

Stages of our journey

Departure from Luxembourg (March 2024)

• On the 4th of March 2024, we left our home for Hamburg.

• The handover of our camper truck happened on the 6th of March at the port of Hamburg.

• On the 12th of March, we took an airplane from Hamburg to Toronto (Canada).

  Canadian Journey (March – June 2024)

• After spending six great days in Toronto, we flew to Montreal on March 18. Meanwhile, our camper truck is on a cargo ship (RoRo) on its way to Halifax (NS).

• We spent a beautiful week in Montréal, with even some snow. On March 25, we took the airplane to Halifax, and the cargo ship with our camper truck arrived at the port the day after.

• Our camper truck, undamaged and ready for adventure, awaited us in the port of Halifax on March 28. The handling with the agency, customs, and port administration had been remarkably smooth.

• Since April 1st, we have started our trip on the roads in Canada with our camper truck.

• From the 5th to the 8th of April, we found ourselves on Prince Edward Island, where we were treated to the awe-inspiring sight of a total solar eclipse.

• On April 13th, we drove the northeast coast of New Brunswick to the Gaspé Peninsula. We visited Québec-City from April 18th to 20th.

• We spent two weeks in Ontario, visiting Ottawa, Algonquin National Park, and the north shore of Lake Superior.

• During the next four days, we traveled through Manitoba and Saskatchewan and tried to visit the Grasslands National Park, but after one week of rain, the gravel roads were too muddy to drive on.

• We spent the next four weeks in Alberta and British Columbia before entering the Yukon on June 3rd.

• On June 11th, we had a breakdown on the Dempster Highway. A major gear oil leak prevented us from reaching the Arctic Circle and the Arctic Ocean.

  Alaska Journey (June – August 2024)

• After having a nice time in Dawson City, we entered Alaska on the Top of the World Highway on June 23rd, explored charming towns like Chicken and Valdez, and enjoyed a glacier and wildlife tour aboard the Lu-Lu Belle.

• On July 4, we celebrated Independence Day in the remote village of McCarthy, followed by breathtaking hikes and wildlife sightings in Denali National Park.

• At the end of July, friends from Luxembourg joined us in Seward for a glacier boat tour, and on August 13, we boarded the ferry from Haines to Bellingham, concluding our unforgettable six-week Alaskan adventure.

Vancouver Island Journey (August - September 2024)

• After arriving in Bellingham on August 16, we re-entered Canada with your motorhome and spent the next 18 days exploring Vancouver Island, visiting places like Telegraph Cove, Cape Scott, Tofino, and Ucluelet. Our journey concluded in early September with two memorable days in Victoria, highlighted by a magical sunset whale-watching tour where we finally witnessed humpback whales breaching in golden light.

United States Journey (September - December 2024)

• We entered the lower 48th at the beginning of September, starting our journey in Port Angeles and exploring Olympic National Park, the Hoh Rain Forest, and Ruby Beach. We were lucky to coincide with the Classic Car Rod Run in Long Beach, extended our stay to enjoy the event, and continued south to visit the Painted Hills, Crater Lake, and the breathtaking Oregon coast, making stops at Yachats, Bandon Beach, and Cape Blanco State Park.

• At the end of September, we entered California, beginning with Lassen Volcanic National Park, followed by a busy but scenic visit to Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, where highlights included a sunrise at Glacier Point and several hikes. we then explored Great Basin National Park, Moab's thrilling trails, and the Grand Canyon, where we enjoyed a helicopter tour, before continuing to Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Lake Mead. After nearly five months in the U.S., we crossed into Mexico at Tecate on December 20th, ready for the next phase of our journey in Baja California.

Mexico Journey - Baja California, Mexico Mainland (December 2024 - March 2025)

• We spent Christmas Eve on the beach near San Felipe, and we celebrated the new year at Playa La Gringa before moving south to Baja California Sur, where we visited Guerrero Negro, San Ignacio, and Loreto, soaking in the natural beauty and history.

• By the end of January, we reached Cabo San Lucas, enjoyed a boutique stay in San José del Cabo, and prepared for our ferry ride on February 1 from La Paz to Topolobampo, concluding our Baja adventure.

• On February 2nd, after arriving in Topolobampo, we planned to take the Chepe Express to Copper Canyon but shifted our plans south to Mazatlán and later camped near Santa Cruz de Miramar.

• We visited Tequila for two days, toured a distillery, then continued to Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende, exploring their vibrant streets and colonial architecture.

• After soaking in the beauty of the Gran Cañón Parque EcoAlberto and Grutas de Tolantongo, we explored Teotihuacán's pyramids and took a sunrise hot air balloon ride on March 5th.

• On March 18th, after traveling through Oaxaca, the Pacific coast, and San Cristóbal de las Casas, we crossed the border into Guatemala, completing our Mexico adventure.

Guatemala Journey (March 2025)

• On March 18, we entered Guatemala via the hectic Talisman border; visited a highland coffee farm and stayed at Refugio del Quetzal, where we spotted the resplendent national bird.

• Mid-March, we encountered a roadblock en route to Lake Atitlán; explored Chichicastenango’s vibrant market and cemetery, then toured the lake’s villages by boat.

• We spent several days in Antigua in late March, experiencing a moving Holy Week procession, then traveled to Río Dulce to visit the historic Castillo de San Felipe.

• On March 31, after relaxing at Lago Petén Itzá and exploring the majestic Mayan ruins of Tikal, we exited Guatemala at Melchor de Mencos and entered Belize.

Belize Journey (April 2025)

• Arriving in Belize, we were warmly welcomed and spent two relaxing nights at Parrot’s Peak, a lush retreat hosted by expats.

• In early April, we swam in the jungle cenote at St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park. We then flew to Ambergris Caye, hoping to snorkel the Belize Barrier Reef, but tours were canceled due to weather.

• On April 8, after a peaceful stop in Orange Walk Town for birdwatching, we exited Belize and re-entered Mexico via the Santa Elena border crossing.