truthyouth

The drive there is for them to have an adventure. Hardly anyone would do it otherwise.

What made you decide to go north of the Caspian Sea instead of south, through Iran?

Sounds like you are well prepared anyway. I did the Mongol Rally in 2003 so I can confirm it's an awesome trip. Hundreds, if not thousands, of people do the same thing as you every year so you will have loads of support. Enjoy!

It's not for everyone, but thousands of people do road trips like that every year for a vacation. It's not luxurious, but it's a great way to see a lot of the world.