In record time, Saskia has now also rocked her Class C (truck) driver’s license! This means that we can both drive the big rigs now.

And for those who have been following our timeline, it won’t come as a surprise that the final big steps are now slowly approaching. A few days ago, our house was put up for sale, and at the same time, we have scheduled our first live viewings of potential trucks – things are getting real!

We are currently in Austria - more specifically in Styria - on vacation. In addition to the many beautiful hikes and excursions we are doing here, we also have a short trip via the Sölkpass to Schladming - the home of Krug Expedition Vehicles.

After several meetings at various Abenteuer Allrad and the Offroad Event in Biberach, we now had the opportunity to visit the production site, see many sample vehicles, and also exchange ideas with the Krug team.

On the last weekend of April this year, we were finally able to participate in the Krug Allrad Event in Biberach.

The program included off-road driving training, technical sessions, and, of course, the opportunity to network with other off-road enthusiasts.

I’ve put together a video for you - it’s a bit long, but you can definitely see the fun.

This brings me to link our newly opened YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@exmo-travel

Part of the planning for the big trip is a full-size truck that can take us to remote areas. Of course, this also requires the appropriate driver’s license. We both already have a driver’s license that allows us to drive trucks up to 7.5t, but that is not enough for what we have in mind.

Today I took my class C driver’s license at Dekra - from now on I am allowed to drive trucks over 7.5t. That was a big step and I am glad it worked out.

When it comes to expedition vehicles, the Abenteuer Allrad in Bad Kissingen is undoubtedly a highlight every year.

At the expo itself, you can find almost all manufacturers of expedition vehicles, as well as countless inspirations for the “small details.” It’s hard to imagine how many like-minded enthusiasts gather here (Bad Kissingen regularly collapses under the visitor pressure).

But in my opinion, the camp area is even more exciting. Here, you’ll find all sorts of vehicles and their owners. This is where you learn about reality—what works, what doesn’t, and what creative solutions exist.