I can't really re-trace the instant zero. That one minute fraction of a second when the idea came to my mind that we could go for a long distance overland journey as a family. Maybe it was always there, hidden in a corner, ready to spring to life at the first opportunity.
What is sure is that Ingrid and I always loved travelling. We like remote places, wildlife and strange cultures. We were not too sure about the idea of traveling with a kid, but the visit of a french family in Muscat during what was their third long-range trip finally convinced us that it was possible.
It could have been a trip around the world in a sailing yacht, but Ingrid is way too sea sick for that. Plus our experience in Oman and Malaysia of 4x4 trips was just wonderful, and we wanted to grow it further.
So there it was, one day I asked for a 6-month sabbatical, bought a truck and got a living cell made. This was only the beginning. Now we are at the planning stage, getting everything ready to put our lives on "pause" for a while and enjoy what is likely to be the holiday of our life. There is a lot to do, but we believe it is well worth it.
Why Africa? Because there is a lot to discover and explore. Because the weather is fair. Because it is close to where we are now. Because this is arguably one of the last remaining great adventures on Earth.
Direction: south-southwest!
What is sure is that Ingrid and I always loved travelling. We like remote places, wildlife and strange cultures. We were not too sure about the idea of traveling with a kid, but the visit of a french family in Muscat during what was their third long-range trip finally convinced us that it was possible.
It could have been a trip around the world in a sailing yacht, but Ingrid is way too sea sick for that. Plus our experience in Oman and Malaysia of 4x4 trips was just wonderful, and we wanted to grow it further.
So there it was, one day I asked for a 6-month sabbatical, bought a truck and got a living cell made. This was only the beginning. Now we are at the planning stage, getting everything ready to put our lives on "pause" for a while and enjoy what is likely to be the holiday of our life. There is a lot to do, but we believe it is well worth it.
Why Africa? Because there is a lot to discover and explore. Because the weather is fair. Because it is close to where we are now. Because this is arguably one of the last remaining great adventures on Earth.
Direction: south-southwest!