Journey of a lifetime (3)

We do have mechanics that travel as part of the entourage. They can fix minor problems, but if something major happens - like a car's transmission blows - the car owner is responsible for repairs.

We will help to contact local maintenance services. If the problem is too serious to be fixed, we'll arrange for the car's return to their homeland. In that case, the car owner would probably have to drop out of the rally.

How common is it to have repeat participants?

For most people, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Which part of the journey is most challenging?

The Central Asian leg - Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan. These are developing countries.

Some of the roads are in poor condition and a lot of the terrain is desert, so it tests your driving skills and endurance more than the other parts of the trip.

Accommodations there are quite basic too. You're not going to find many five-star hotels.

But culturally, Central Asia is rich and different from either China or Europe. There is a lot to see and experience.

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