On our summer 2025 trip to Bolivia, it didn’t take long to learn that fuel—both gasoline and diesel—is a real issue. We’d heard about shortages before we flew out, and it wasn’t just rumor: the Hertz rental manager who handed …
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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.
Hoyada Ulo: a mysterious crater on Bolivia’s Altiplano
We spotted the Hoyada Ulo crater on the map before leaving our guesthouse in the village of Coquesa. We’d planned to work the visit into our travel day from Coquesa to Llica, but a tricky stretch of road threw our …
To the summit of Cerro Hualchisa—with a dog in the car
The town of Llica sits on the western edge of the Salar de Uyuni, high on Bolivia’s Altiplano. It’s a quiet, unassuming place that feels a little cut off from the world—and in a place like this, you naturally want …
Aguas Termales de Empexa: hot springs in the middle of nowhere—with a dog
While tracing the western edge of the Uyuni Salt Flat, we penciled in a small detour: the Aguas Termales de Empexa. On the map it looked like a tempting bonus, but on the ground we had no idea whether we …
Morne Diablotins: A climb to Dominica’s highest peak in the heart of the Caribbean
Dominica is a relatively little-known island nation in the Caribbean. Many people even confuse it with the Dominican Republic. Those who do know it tend to picture volcanic beaches, waterfalls and hot springs. The island is green, wet and wild. …
The reality of dog walking in South America: experiences from Paraguay and Bolivia
Dog walking in Europe tends to follow clear rules. Parks, leashes, fenced off‑leash areas, mandatory vaccinations, and a general sense that you’re in control of what’s happening around you. If a dog scuffle breaks out, it’s usually between two owners …
Grocery shopping in Paraguay—for you and your dog: practical insights
During our stays in Paraguay, we shopped for groceries in several cities as well as in the countryside. It was consistently a pleasant experience that surprised us in many ways—especially the availability of fresh produce, the level of service, and …
Traveling with a Dog from the EU to South America: Country-by-Country Entry Rules
Traveling with a dog outside the European Union is always a notch trickier than traveling within Schengen. Add South America and you enter a world of different veterinary rules, extra paperwork, and often murkier information. Good preparation is essential. The …
Traveling with a dog from the EU to Bolivia: what to know and how it works in practice
Traveling with a dog to South America is always a mix of thorough preparation, patience, and a dose of improvisation. Bolivia is rarely mentioned in this context, but you can bring a dog here too—if you know what to expect. …
From the EU to Paraguay with a dog: what to know and how it plays out in practice
Traveling with a dog beyond Europe is always a bit trickier than moving around within the EU—especially when it’s South America and a long intercontinental flight. Paraguay doesn’t come up often among people traveling with dogs, but with the right …