Journal

Stories & field notes from the road.

Long reads from our travellers, our team, and the guides who walk these landscapes with us.

Featured · Stories · Namibia

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 trek through Namibia's legendary Skeleton Coast and Namib Desert. Yes, you read that right: one hundred kilometres on foot through one of the oldest and most awe-inspiring deserts on Earth.

By Stella Neethling · 7 min read
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South Africa · 5 min read

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 ancient landscape — the Wupperthal66, the Wupperthal100, and the Wupperthal Cedar Trail. Which is right for you?

Reflections
India · 9 min read

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 experience that awaited me. From the moment we landed in Delhi, I was swept away by the beauty, hospitality, and vibrancy of India…"

Reflections
Morocco · 6 min read

Morocco — behind the doors of wonder.

A fabled land of myths and legends where a surprise lingers around every corner. The medina behind every door, the spice market behind every alley, the tagine behind every café — Morocco rewards the curious.

Stories
Peru · 8 min read

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 best in the world. A traveller's reflection.

Stories
Mongolia · 7 min read

Boundless Mongolia.

At first, we were disappointed when Live the Journey told us 2018 wasn't the year for a guided 4×4 self-drive to Iceland — so they suggested Mongolia instead.

Press & Media
Live the Journey · 6 min read

20 Years of Living the Journey.

Chapter one, 2003: Live the Journey was founded by Jurgens Schoeman, a Karoo boy with a desire to bring amazing travel experiences to others.

Field Notes
Wildlife · 5 min read

Pondering over primates.

Why not a primate travel bucket list? From gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda to orangutans in Borneo and lemurs in Madagascar.

Guides
Egypt · 3 min read

Egypt — your questions answered.

Its unique location, Arabic culture and ancient history make Egypt a popular destination — yet it remains mysterious to many travellers.