Blog - Onward Travel

Morocco, Portugal & Spain: Crossing Into Europe

After weeks along the African coast and across the Atlantic, this stretch of Winnie’s journey marked a noticeable transition. The scenery changed, the atmosphere onboard shifted, and Europe finally began to feel close again. “There’s…

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East Africa to South Africa: Wildlife, Coastlines and the Edge of the Desert

As this leg of the journey began, Winnie moved along the eastern coast of Africa, where each stop brought a different perspective—some expected, others less so. Kenya and a Change in Plans Winnie’s first stop was in Mombasa, Kenya. Her…

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Sri Lanka, The Maldives & Seychelles: Contrast, Color and Perspective

When Winnie arrived in Sri Lanka, it felt like another large, busy port city. Arriving in Colombo, the scale quickly became clear. It was busy and industrial, where striking beauty and visible poverty existed side by side. Her first afternoon…

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Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand: A Visit From Home Along the Way

This part of Winnie’s journey included Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand — with several sea days in between. After months at sea, she has settled into a rhythm, and this stretch of the trip was a mix of exploring new places, pacing herself…

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Indonesia: Temples, Dragons and a Different Perspective

Winnie’s journey through Indonesia was a study in contrasts — ancient traditions and modern cities, beautiful resorts and rural villages, quiet moments of reflection and unforgettable cultural experiences. As with many parts of a long journey,…