Panama sits between two oceans, is known for the Panama Canal, tropical nature, islands, mountains, rainforests and modern Panama City. Traveling with a dog to Panama is possible, but it requires careful paperwork before you go. When traveling with a …
Americas
From US desert road trips and Mexico’s cenotes to Iguazu’s viewpoints, Caribbean waterfall hikes, and high‑altitude drives in Bolivia, explore the region through firsthand reports.
This category brings together practical guides, itineraries, and tips for traveling across North, Central and South America and the Caribbean—what to expect, how to plan, and where the experience is worth the effort.
Traveling to Canada with a dog: entry requirements and returning home
Canada is vast, safe, and very appealing to travelers. You’ll find Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, the Rockies, national parks, lakes, the Atlantic coast, and long journeys across the country. Traveling to Canada with a dog is absolutely possible, but always check …
Traveling to Peru with a dog: entry requirements and the return home
Peru is one of South America’s most compelling countries. You’ve got Lima, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, the Andes, the Amazon, a desert coast, and major altitude swings between regions. Traveling to Peru with a dog is …
Taking a Dog to Argentina: Entry Requirements and Returning Home
Argentina is vast, varied, and endlessly tempting for travelers. You’ll find buzzing Buenos Aires, iconic Patagonia, Iguazú Falls, the Andes, wine regions—and long, long journeys between them. Traveling to Argentina with a dog is possible, but it takes careful paperwork …
From Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Roboré: Jesuit missions and waterfall swims
Eastern Bolivia is often overlooked. Most travelers head for the Andes, the Salar de Uyuni or the Amazon. Yet the lowlands around Santa Cruz hide places that feel completely different—quieter, more authentic, and refreshingly free of crowds. This multi-day road …
Carbet Falls, Guadeloupe: waterfall hike, swimming, and practical tips
I arrive in Guadeloupe planning to hop aboard my friend Braňo’s catamaran and try a few days of life at sea in a part of the world that’s new to me—the Caribbean. The original plan leaves me a day or …
Iguazu Falls in Brazil: Visiting one of South America’s largest natural attractions
Picture an almost three‑kilometer wall of water plunging in hundreds of streams into a deep canyon. You can hear the roar hundreds of meters away and a fine mist hangs in the air. That’s the first impression of Iguazu Falls—one …
Cenote Ojo de Agua in Mexico: a quiet spot to cool off near Playa del Carmen
How many cenotes are there on the Yucatán Peninsula? No one knows the exact figure. Estimates put it at more than six thousand. Some are major tourist attractions with parking lots full of buses. Others are small, almost unassuming spots …
Road trip from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City: Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Capitol Reef and Yellowstone
What does a road trip that, in just under two weeks, takes you across a slice of the American West — from Arizona’s desert canyons to Yellowstone’s geothermal wonders — look like? The route starts in Las Vegas and ends …
Bolivia with a dog: a realistic guide to high altitudes, long distances, and wild landscapes
Bolivia isn’t your typical holiday destination. There’s no coastline and the infrastructure isn’t exactly slick. Distances are on a different scale than in Europe. Many regions are sparsely populated, elevations often sit above 3,000 meters, and services we take for …










