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 …
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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.
Traveling with a dog from the EU to Bosnia and Herzegovina: what to know and how it works on the ground
Traveling the Balkans with a dog has its quirks, but most of the time it’s surprisingly simple—especially if you’re well prepared for the logistics. Bosnia and Herzegovina is still a bit of an unknown for many travelers, and all the …
Travelling from the EU to Montenegro with a dog: what to know and how it works in practice
Travelling around the Balkans with a dog is surprisingly straightforward—at least at first glance. Montenegro is particularly appealing for travellers with a dog: the sea, mountains, fewer crowds and relatively short drives. It isn’t an EU member state, though, which …
Overnight bus from Córdoba to Salta: a cool experience
Overnight bus journeys have a long tradition in South America and, for travelers, are often the most practical way to cover big distances. On our first trip to Argentina, we kicked things off with a roughly 12-hour ride from Córdoba …
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 …
Norway’s AutoPASS toll system: our experience
Norway is an ideal country for a road trip. Excellent roads, little traffic, jaw‑dropping scenery and infrastructure that works almost invisibly. That “invisibly,” however, can trip visitors up—especially when it comes to the toll system. This article is based on …
Travelling to Norway with a dog: paperwork isn’t everything!
This article isn’t here to give bad advice. Quite the opposite. It’s a confession, a look back at a mistake, and a warning for anyone planning to take a dog to Norway. Our dog Ibo was prepared for the trip …
Quilotoa Lagoon without acclimatization: a disaster
Our very first experience with altitude in the Andes came sooner than we would have liked: a trip to Quilotoa Lagoon in Ecuador. We set out the very next day after arriving in Quito. In hindsight, not our best idea. …
Pasochoa: Ecuador’s trekking starter pack
During our time in Ecuador we packed in a bit of everything—travel days, waterfalls, beaches, short outings, and plenty of local culture. But a proper mountain trek kept slipping through our fingers. So the day before our flight home, we …
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 …