DAR ES SALAAM, July 17 -- IN an age dominated by speed and instant access, more travelers are turning away from air travels convenience in favor of the slow, uncertain adventure of driving across continents.

These journeys, often measured in thousands of miles and months, are offering something that curated itineraries and cruise packages cant, a front row seat to the worlds ever-changing geography, cultures, and ways of life.

The global rise in road travel began accelerating during the COVID-19 pandemic, when border closures and safety concerns grounded international flights.

People turned to vehicles as mobile sanctuaries, safe, self-contained ways to explore the world outside their windows.

Currently, data from international travel...