Die Seychellen

The Seychelles holds a special place in our hearts. It was here, in 2021, that we embarked on our very first trip together as a couple. For Marlene, it was even more significant: her first journey outside of Europe. What better place to start than paradise itself?

Over three unforgettable weeks, we explored the three main islands. On Mahé, we discovered hidden beaches tucked between jungle-covered hills. On Praslin, we wandered through the ancient Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the mysterious Coco de Mer palms have grown for millennia. Their enormous, uniquely shaped nuts left us both amazed and amused. La Digue charmed us with its iconic granite boulders and car-free roads where bicycles rule.

Not every moment was glamorous, though. The ferry ride between islands turned into an adventure of its own. The rough seas had us clutching the railings, desperately trying not to lose our breakfast over the side of the boat. We survived, barely.

Looking back, this trip set the tone for all our adventures to come. The Seychelles showed us how perfectly we travel together, and the rest, as they say, is history.