Johana and Maxim Kroft on choosing a life of adventure and remote working before the world went into lockdown [Video]

It was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime for the creative duo. A chance to meet new people and experience different cultures but continue working for clients such as Google, Nike, Adidas and BBC under their studio, Idea & Maker.

However, recent events have disrupted their plans forever. With a fascinating story to share, we caught up with Johana and Maxim after they had just landed in Canada and the world began to shut down.

What prompted the adventure around the world?

Johana: A week after our wedding in 2017, my husband packed his old Macbook and flew to London to pick up keys for our one-bedroom apartment on Brick Lane. I followed him with our dog Panda a few weeks later with a van full of furniture and books. Crossed the English Channel on a ferry and that’s how our new life began.

We were talking about moving from Prague and travelling since we met. We just …