Northern Norway offers countless natural wonders, yet some remain well off the main tourist trail. One of them is the Marmorslottet rapids—a marble gorge the river has carved into white stone that feels almost unreal. We only made a brief …
Category
Showing: 50 RESULTS
Road Trips
Ideas and practical guidance for self‑drive adventures around the world. Find route suggestions, day‑by‑day itineraries, standout stops, and realistic drive times.
Expect honest road stories and planning tips—from crossing the American West to a quiet week on Croatia’s Dugi Otok, an overland jungle route in northern Mozambique, advice for fuel‑scarce regions, and pet‑friendly stays. We focus on car rental and road logistics so you can plan with confidence.
San Francisco Pass: Sorry, we’re closed!
It’s early morning after an extremely short night spent stargazing, and we wake just below the summit of Cerro Paranal. We study the map from every angle, but the plan just won’t add up. From Cerro Paranal we’d hoped to …
Cerro Paranal: Only in complete darkness do the stars reveal themselves
After a few days in the seaside town of Mejillones, we head south towards the summit of Cerro Paranal in the Atacama Desert. On the way we stock up at a mall in Antofagasta and treat ourselves to a good …
Hike to the Crater of Tunupa Volcano
After a day on the endless Uyuni salt flats, we head out in the morning from our hotel near the village of Coqueza for another adventure. The plan: drive as close as we can to Tunupa Volcano, then continue on …
From Uyuni to Tupiza: It Can Always Be Worse
After two intense weeks on the Altiplano, we’ve had our fill of cold, wind, and thin air. The plan is simple: drop to a lower elevation where it’s warmer, greener, and hopefully a touch more comfortable. Sounds perfect, right? With …
By car up Uturuncu: along one of the highest roads on Earth
After a grueling haul from Laguna Salada, we’re finally settled into the warm, spacious dining room of our guesthouse in Quetena Chico. A few hours ago, sunshine kept this space cozy; now, in the chilly evening, a small stove in …
What to Have in Your Car for an Altiplano Road Trip
Traveling the Altiplano often takes you into areas where you can’t rely on infrastructure or quick help. Most of the time everything feels straightforward, but when things go sideways, it’s the basic items you have in the car that make …
Choosing the right vehicle for exploring the Altiplano: practical, on-the-ground advice
The Altiplano is a vast high plateau in South America, sitting roughly between 3,500 and 4,800 meters above sea level. It spans mainly Bolivia, northern Peru, northern Chile and, to a lesser extent, northwestern Argentina. It’s one of the highest …
Another adventure with our dog: by car from Asunción to Encarnación
The drive from Asunción to Encarnación On our first visit to Paraguay, our wanderings took us to Encarnación in the south. The city made a good impression, but we didn’t have time to explore it properly. So we decided to …
Dugi Otok, Croatia
Packing and getting there It’s Monday in late June 2023 and we’re packing for our two-week road trip through Croatia & Italy. The rough plan: a week by the sea on the island of Dugi Otok in Croatia, then a …