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 …
Venezuela
Planning a trip to Venezuela? This category focuses on the nuts and bolts: route ideas, getting in and around, entry rules (including pet travel), and money advice when exchange rates aren’t straightforward.
We draw on travel experience from across South America and update guides as policies change. Start here for practical planning and on-the-ground tips for exploring Venezuela’s cities, coast and highlands.
Blue Dollar: Everything for Half Price?
If you travel through Latin America (and beyond), sooner or later you’ll come across the term blue dollar and the gap between the “official” and “unofficial” exchange rates of the US dollar against the local currency. It can be a …
Elevation, prominence, and the illusion of height in the Andes
Say “Andes,” and most people picture extreme heights, snow and thin air. The reality is far more complex. The Andes aren’t a single, uniform massif—their elevation, character and visual impact change dramatically from north to south. And, more intriguingly, how …



