A German couple that aims to spend the next three years exploring the world in a one-of-a-kind rig has started their journey in Atlantic Canada.

Stefan Leicht and his wife Simone Rupp began their adventure two months ago in Halifax.

"We shipped our truck from Hamburg to Halifax, and then to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and Glace Bay," said Rupp.

Complete with a bed, entertainment and dining area, Leicht says the truck is their castle. (Submitted) In that time, the pair have logged more than 10,000 kilometres.

"It's a lot of driving, and it's a lot of diesel as well," said Leicht, who — interestingly enough — said he dislikes driving immensely.

The pair are avid backpackers and said the massive 7.5 tonne camper has proven to be a comfortable retreat. Leicht goes so far as to call it their castle.

"Inside is a shower, a double bed, a cooker and a fridge, a toilet," Rupp said.

On the side of the rig, the pair have posted a world map, and have been recording their journey with a waterproof pen.

Originally, the couple planned to post a map of United States highways.

"But then we thought, 'OK, if we're coming to South America, Central America, kids [will ask us] where we are from,' and it would be nice to show them Europe, and show them how dense Europe looks like compared to [the U.S.] or wherever," said Leicht.

Inside the rig, the couple has all the luxuries of home. (Submitted) After less than 40 hours in the rugged Labrador terrain, Leicht said he and his wife can't see themselves relocating to Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Leicht

"We came from Newfoundland, and Newfoundland looks already rough; it looks wild and kind of empty," he said.

"But at least you know, if I drive this road a couple of kilometres — even if it's 150 kilometres — you'll come to a village. You drive 400 kilometres [in Labrador] and nothing, it's really nothing ... It's tough."

The pair hope to end their three-year journey in Argentina.