Elephant in the room!?!
Are we looking at the end of overland travel?
Those of us who have been traveling over the last few years can't help but notice the increase in prices.
The increase in 'charges' at borders. Cost of visas steadily increasing. Differential pricing (by locals) for food/water etc.
Recently there has been a doubling of fuel costs, ferry charges and a host of other incidentals.
There was a time when the vehicle prep was the greatest cost, but after that you could live cheeply on the road.
It is unlikely that energy costs are going to drop. We have reached the point of 'peak oil' supply - from here on supply will rapidly fall behind demand. Prices are expected to soar.
Bikers will be able to continue longer than 4x4 travelers, but inevitably cost of travel will increase until only those with the very deepest of pockets will be able to overland.
Am I missing something or will we all be on pushbikes in a few years time?
Just a thought
Have a nice day!
John
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