On 4 March 2025, we flew to Asia with a one-way ticket, no return and no fixed plan. We had already given up our homes and jobs to make room for something new: our “world trip” The Roam.
Throwbacks
Week 6
Hoi An & Phu Quoc, Vietnam
We spent most of the week in Hoi An – walking, eating, working, drinking coffee. Friday was the highlight: the Lantern Festival! An absolute bucket list moment. On Saturday we headed to Phu Quoc. The island is lively, crazy but somehow charming. Carlo took the longest cable car and had fun at the water park.
Week 5
Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Hoi An, Vietnam
Our last day in Hanoi and we say goodbye to new friends we have met in this exciting city. A highlight of the week was definitely the trip to Ha Long Bay – the natural wonder with the relaxing cruise was simply breathtaking. We then travelled on to Hoi An, where we are now enjoying a bit more peace and quiet.
Week 4
Osaka, Japan · Beijing, China · Hanoi, Vietnam
We make a short stop in Beijing, just for a few days – but we have to see the Great Wall of China. It’s surreal to stand on one of the seven wonders of the world. Then it’s straight on to Vietnam: Hanoi is loud, hectic, full of scooters – but the people are friendly and the food is delicious!
Week 3
Osaka & Kyoto, Japan
We take the Shinkansen to Kyoto, where things are noticeably quieter. We enjoy nature, visit countless temples and take things a little slower. The next detour to Osaka and a day trip to Nara provide some really good impressions – especially of deer running free.
Week 2
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is another world. Between ancient temples, vibrant quarters and silent shrines we collect our first Goshuin stamps. This city is loud and quiet at the same time; an exciting mix of culture, modernity and constant wonder.
Week 1
Seoul, South Korea
Our trip starts in Seoul. The first few days are a mixture of arriving, admiring and eating street food. We visit impressive palaces, stroll through colourful night markets and curiously immerse ourselves in the world of Korean skincare – somehow we find ourselves in the middle of it all.
Where are we at the moment?
Why The Roam?
Our journey has no fixed plan, no destination, no deadline. We travel to discover the world in our own way: open-minded, curious, free. The Roam stands for aimless travelling, drifting, discovering without limits. No to-do lists, no expectations – just us, new places, encounters and what happens along the way.
It’s not about ticking off as many countries as possible. It’s about roaming – moving, immersing, letting go.
This journey is a path that only reveals itself as you go.