Everyone has heard of Uyuni, the jumping-off point for the world‑famous salt flats of Salar de Uyuni. Most travelers drop in for a quick look and move on. But there’s another way to do it. This itinerary is designed to …
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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.
The Secret Behind PT-109
It all began innocently enough. It was one of those easygoing evenings on our journey through the Solomon Islands. Brano and I were on Gizo, in the island’s namesake town. The daytime bustle had faded, and hunger was quietly catching …
A Night under the Stars in Poloniny National Park
In late summer 2020, we set out to spend two days and one night in Poloniny National Park, at Slovakia’s far‑eastern edge near the Slovak‑Ukrainian‑Polish border. The plan was simple: see for ourselves if the myths about Poloniny’s pitch‑black night …
A short break in Masugnsbyns naturreservat
Driving from Narvik in northern Norway to Finland, we had a long stretch ahead and decided to break the journey with a short stop at Masugnsbyns naturreservat in northern Sweden. The goal was simple: let the dog stretch its legs …
Torre de Chochís: the rock tooth of eastern Bolivia
Bolivia isn’t just the Altiplano, its high plateaus, and snow-capped Andean peaks. In the east, the land softens into the warmer, greener, far flatter region known as the Chiquitania. Here, just outside the small town of Roboré in the Santa …
Veliko vrilo: A stop at the source of the Cetina River
On our way into Croatia, before boarding the ferry to the island of Dugi Otok, we made a quick early-morning stop at one of inland Croatia’s best-known natural sights. We were headed to the source of the Cetina River, specifically …
Savin Kuk: A Laid-Back Ascent with Ibo
After long drives on our Balkan road trip, we treated ourselves to a much quieter day. We set our sights on Savin Kuk (2313 m) in the Durmitor range—an ascent the map promised would be much easier thanks to a …
Harøyburet: small hill, big surprises
We hiked up Harøyburet (156 m above sea level) during our Norway road trip, as we crossed the Nordøyane islands. It wasn’t on the itinerary or meant to be a big hike—more of a spur-of-the-moment detour. After long hours in …
Cima di Terrarossa with a Dog
An early-summer climb of Cima di Terrarossa (2,420 m) was one of those days that remind you why you love the mountains. The quiet of first light, a hint of winter still hanging on in late June, and the company …
Socotra: An Introduction
There are places you visit once and they stay with you forever. Socotra is exactly that. An isolated Yemeni island in the Arabian Sea between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, it feels more like a sci‑fi set than a real …