Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
2025 marks the end of our fifth year of full-time travel, which we dedicated primarily to the Pacific Ocean. But this wasn’t just another year of travel, it was the Year of Islands, as we hopped, explored, and lived across thirty-six different islands in nine diverse countries. While the scenery changed constantly, our accommodation was relatively consistent: we stayed in eighty-five different beds, which was a lot less than last year. This number was kept low thanks to extended periods spent living out of a van in both New Zealand and Tasmania. We took a total of thirty-two flights, including two unforgettable scenic ones, and managed to lose and recover a total of three bags. In this video, we’ll share our stories and relive the year spent chasing the sun across the world’s greatest ocean.
🎥 MORE 2025 VIDEOS:
- Singapore: youtu.be/-wwW3wLNFAY
- South Island, New Zealand: youtu.be/RrSGSTWPMMw
- North Island, New Zealand: youtu.be/nWjBe3P_JiA
- Tasmania, Australia: youtu.be/K3a0fzJ9fLA
- Queensland, Australia: youtu.be/QoOh--T8Suc
- Papua New Guinea: youtu.be/1oEHJ2nGRfk
- Fiji Islands: youtu.be/3_zW9rneDXg
- French Polynesia: youtu.be/11yAqztr-vU
- Seoul, South Korea: youtu.be/d-6U_KHwsc0
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- Book cheap flights: skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001
- Book accommodation: booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148
- Book rental car: discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wordwildhearts
- Book ferry tickets: ferryhopper.com/?aff_uid=wrwhrts
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- Find the best hiking trails: alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353
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‼️ Note: some (drone) shots are stock footage from Canva
🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
No Time Instrumental Version by Adam Simons
Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective
Wilder Instrumental Version by Michael Shynes
Hopeful Solutions by Lumine Wave
Lost On Earth by Marek Jakubowicz
Into The Grass by Ty Simon
Milky Way Instrumental Version by Emily Lewis
Kyoto Dreams by Wav Two
The Schmooze Brothers No Whistle by Ziggy
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:25 Singapore
2:36 New Zealand
5:33 Australia
9:52 Papua New Guinea and Fiji
13:39 French Polynesia
15:46 South Korea
17:38 Japan
20:08 Hawai’i
#2025 #yearinreview #traveldestinations
2025 marks the end of our fifth year of full-time travel, which we dedicated primarily to the Pacific Ocean. But this wasn’t just another year of travel, it was the Year of Islands, as we hopped, explored, and lived across thirty-six different islands in nine diverse countries. While the scenery changed constantly, our accommodation was relatively consistent: we stayed in eighty-five different beds, which was a lot less than last year. This number was kept low thanks to extended periods spent living out of a van in both New Zealand and Tasmania. We took a total of thirty-two flights, including two unforgettable scenic ones, and managed to lose and recover a total of three bags. In this video, we’ll share our stories and relive the year spent chasing the sun across the world’s greatest ocean.
🎥 MORE 2025 VIDEOS:
- Singapore: youtu.be/-wwW3wLNFAY
- South Island, New Zealand: youtu.be/RrSGSTWPMMw
- North Island, New Zealand: youtu.be/nWjBe3P_JiA
- Tasmania, Australia: youtu.be/K3a0fzJ9fLA
- Queensland, Australia: youtu.be/QoOh--T8Suc
- Papua New Guinea: youtu.be/1oEHJ2nGRfk
- Fiji Islands: youtu.be/3_zW9rneDXg
- French Polynesia: youtu.be/11yAqztr-vU
- Seoul, South Korea: youtu.be/d-6U_KHwsc0
✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF:
worldwildhearts.com/product-page/comprehensive-travel-planner
💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP & PLATFORMS WE USE:
- Book cheap flights: skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001
- Book accommodation: booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148
- Book rental car: discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wordwildhearts
- Book ferry tickets: ferryhopper.com/?aff_uid=wrwhrts
- Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: saily.com/worldwildhearts
- Find the best hiking trails: alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353
✅ SUBSCRIBE:
youtube.com/c/WorldWildHearts
😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
instagram.com/worldwildhearts
tiktok.com/@worldwildhearts
‼️ Note: some (drone) shots are stock footage from Canva
🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
No Time Instrumental Version by Adam Simons
Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective
Wilder Instrumental Version by Michael Shynes
Hopeful Solutions by Lumine Wave
Lost On Earth by Marek Jakubowicz
Into The Grass by Ty Simon
Milky Way Instrumental Version by Emily Lewis
Kyoto Dreams by Wav Two
The Schmooze Brothers No Whistle by Ziggy
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:25 Singapore
2:36 New Zealand
5:33 Australia
9:52 Papua New Guinea and Fiji
13:39 French Polynesia
15:46 South Korea
17:38 Japan
20:08 Hawai’i
#2025 #yearinreview #traveldestinations
