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 …
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Explore first-hand destination guides and itineraries with a tilt to quieter places—islands, national parks, mountain hikes and scenic corners away from the crowds.
We focus on practical details you can use: timing, access, transport and trail notes. Many routes are suitable for traveling with a dog, and we flag pet-friendly options where it matters.
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 …
Licancabur: a two-and-a-half-year dream of climbing an Altiplano icon
About two and a half years ago, we drove from Argentina into Chile via Paso de Jama. On the Chilean side, the monumental bulk of Licancabur suddenly loomed to our right. The sight of this “monster” stopped me in my …
Hiking Cerro Akatí: a short hike before flying out of Paraguay
The day before flying out of Paraguay, I decided to squeeze in a short nature outing. I set my sights on Cerro Akatí, one of the few prominent hills in a country otherwise known for its flatlands. I set off …
Chorro de San Luis Waterfall: an unassuming cascade near Roboré, Bolivia
During our stay in San José de Chiquitos in eastern Bolivia, I headed over to Roboré on a side trip. Roboré sits about 132 kilometers south of San José de Chiquitos, reached via the main RN 4. The town makes …
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain: our experience
So far, we’ve used Madrid’s airport four times—once to fly out to Asunción in Paraguay, once arriving from Santa Cruz in Bolivia, and twice flying in and out of Vienna. We’re talking about Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), one of …
Silvio Pettirossi Airport in Asunción, Paraguay: Our Experience
We flew into Paraguay via Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Asunción with our dog Ibo. It’s a relatively small, easy-to-navigate airport where you can get through arrival formalities fairly quickly. Passport control took the most time—though if you have a …
Viru Viru Airport in Santa Cruz, Bolivia: our experience traveling with Ibo
We flew into Viru Viru Airport near Santa Cruz de la Sierra from Asunción with our dog, Ibo. It was a direct flight of roughly two hours, so the journey itself was short and with no layovers. Ibo traveled again …
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 …