The Starting Point

A starting point isn’t a place on a map or a date on the calendar. It’s a state of mind - the moment that sparked our first step.

For us, the starting point was the willingness to embrace movement, change, and adventure. A journey is a shift in both time and space; it requires effort, energy, and planning. But all of that is secondary to the decision to take the first step. In our case, the starting point was the coming together of two very different people, united by a shared vision for our family, holding hands as we step into an adventure that will push us beyond our comfort zone.

Always chasing adventure

Between the fear of the unknown and the fear of routine

During our conversations as a couple, a powerful idea emerged: more often than not, what truly drives people to act isn’t the pursuit of a goal, but the need to avoid a reality they fear might come true. Maybe we’re not afraid of the unknown—we’re terrified of staying trapped in routine.

Logistics, of course, are the anchor that ties us to reality, stripping away the romanticism of travel. But they’re also the foundation that allows dreams to take shape. It takes both a dreamer’s spirit and hardworking hands to turn ideas into reality.

Partnership and Planning

Relationships aren’t static or unchanging. Constant evolution is a given, yet so much energy is spent trying to maintain the status quo in different areas of life. Fortunately, we’re a couple that thrives on challenges and encouraging each other to grow.

We work well together, having developed a process of mutual admiration that allows us to respect and consider each other’s ideas—no matter how wild they may seem. Things aren’t always in perfect balance, but we move to the rhythm needed to stay on our feet and keep moving toward our goals.

Our children are an additional force that keeps us going. They demand our time and resources, which means we have to be efficient in our planning—and when we’re not, luckily, we improvise well.

The Right Time Is Anytime—And Now Is Even Better!

Last year, we traveled outside of Chile and saw many people much older than us working to fulfill their lifelong dreams. The idea of our own journey began to take shape that August, shortly after returning home.

We’re not great at small talk, but deep conversations captivate us—we can dive into them for hours. After several of those discussions, questions began to surface: Why wait? Do we have what we need? 38 years old, two kids—what could go wrong?

After a few laughs and some nervous glances, we knew we had sealed a pact.

We notified our workplaces and commitments, and step by step, we set our project in motion. We bought a vehicle built for off-road travel, rented out our home, and with every decision and action, we moved closer to our goal: to explore, to connect, to appreciate, and to learn. To travel.

No Fear of Changing Course

Every journey brings transformation. We know there will be challenges, conflicts, and difficulties—but that happens even when you’re standing still. We walk forward with our eyes on the sky and our feet firmly on the ground. We’re excited about what’s to come, but we also know that no decision is irreversible. If at any point we need to adjust our course, we’ll do so without fear.

There’s no such thing as the perfect moment. You either make the decision or you don’t. The world is explored through the choices we make. For those of us who feel the pull of adventure, we have to ask ourselves the hard questions, commit to our choices, and let go of the paths not taken.

So here we are, at our starting point. Backpacks packed, hands intertwined, and the certainty that, no matter what happens, the worst that could come of this is that we’ll learn a lot.

And that, in itself, is already a great journey.