Journal

2025 – Live the Journey

Stories

How 10-year-old Luke Gumanski conquered the Namib100.

Meet one of our younger guests — a fearless young explorer from Johannesburg who recently became the youngest person ever to complete the Namib100 Hike, an epic 100-kilometre…

Guide

Exploring Wupperthal — three Cederberg hikes compared.

The Wupperthal region in the Cederberg Mountains is one of South Africa’s most rugged, breathtaking, and rewarding hiking destinations. Live the Journey offers three signature hikes through this…

Stories

Boundless Mongolia

At first, we were disappointed when Live the Journey informed us that 2018 is not the year that they are planning for a guided, 4x4 self-drive tour to…

Press & Media

20 Years of Living the Journey

Chapter 1 - 2003: The company was founded by Jurgens Schoeman, a Karoo-boy who had a desire to bring amazing travel experiences to others. Mary Anne Radmacker’s quote:…

Guides

Egypt — Your Questions Answered

While its unique location, Arabic culture and ancient history ensures that it is a popular tourist destination, Egypt remains mysterious to many travellers.

Stories

Peru — more than the land of the Incas.

By Karien Schoeman. Beyond Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, Peru has Amazon rainforest, Pacific surf towns, high-altitude salt pans, and a culinary scene that punches with the…

Reflections

A journey through India — reflections from Dr Elize Morkel.

“Before departing for India, I was warned about the chaos, the poverty, and the possibility of getting sick. I couldn’t have anticipated the joy and richness of the…