Over the course of 35 days, we traversed 13 borders, covering an impressive 27 523km, with just under 6 175km spent cruising in our trusty campervan. Our journey was not about the distance, but about the memories made, lessons learnt, and the unique challenges faced when travelling with children in foreign first-world countries.
We uncovered many hidden costs and having to pay for things that we take for granted in Africa. We swam in the Mediterranean, Adriatic, North, and Arabian Seas, and visited many iconic landmarks. These included the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower, the Black Forest’s biggest cuckoo clock, living museums and so much more.
Not only did we visit Ripley’s Believe it or Not! in Amsterdam (which was truly mind-blowing), but we encountered numerous world records – from the smallest whisky bar in the world to the tallest building on earth. We marvelled at the wonders of Dubai and experienced the thrill of Disneyland.
Looking back now, it’s hard to believe that we saw so much and had so many incredible experiences. And while every unplanned challenge was undoubtedly worth the effort, this trip was certainly not as easy as it sounds!
