Long-term and world travel stories covering routes, logistics, everyday life on the road, real costs, prices, decisions and the realities of traveling full-time.
After two years, 45,000 kilometers and 25 countries, we look back on one of the greatest adventures of our lives. From the deserts of Mauritania to the jungles of Central Africa and the wildlife of Southern Africa, these are our honest conclusions, country “feelings”, highlights, disappointments and lessons learned from overlanding across the continent.
2 Years Overlanding Through Africa – Our Conclusion Read More »
Practical Starlink guide for overlanders and long-term travelers with real-world experience from Africa and beyond including roaming, setup, power usage and restrictions.
Starlink Worldwide Read More »
Corruption is a constant reality in overland travel in many countries. This article explains how to handle such situations pragmatically, calmly and without moral posturing, based on real overland travel experience.
How to Deal With Corruption as an Overland Traveler Read More »
Somewhere between freedom, diesel receipts and daily life lies the real cost of long-term travel. This article is based on real expenses tracked continuously over 66 months, with every payment recorded manually and assigned to a cost category
true costs of overland travel Read More »
Africa looks simple on a map – but on the ground, it isn’t.
This blog introduces our TRANSafrica TRAVELmap – a map built while driving. It follows our real overland route from Morocco to South Africa, shaped by border queues, broken roads and unexpected detours.
What you’ll find here is inspiration and orientation. Not promises, but experience.
I created this map for one reason: to make sense of the road ahead – before you’re already on it.
transafrica travelmap by travelcandies Read More »
An overland journey through West Africa is not a typical road trip – it’s raw, intense and deeply human. In this intro we share why we chose to drive our van down the West African coast, what challenges truly await (roads, borders, fuel, health, costs) and what makes this route unforgettable: the people, the encounters and the reality behind the clichés.
Through The Wild West Of Africa Read More »
Saudi Arabia might have seemed like a mystery for years, but since opening its doors to tourism in 2019, it’s becoming a destination many curious travelers are eager to explore. With its mix of dramatic desert landscapes, rich history and welcoming people, the Kingdom surprised us at every turn. In this blog, we share our personal experiences, practical tips and highlights from our own months-long journey through this fascinating country to give you a real feel for what it’s like to travel there
SAUDI ARABIA – road guide Read More »