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Get lost!
Practical know-how from our own trips. We focus on how to get around, what to expect on buses and ferries, border formalities, and how to handle money abroad.
From blue-dollar basics to grocery shopping and dog-friendly travel, these guides share what worked for us—so you can plan with confidence and avoid surprises.
One missing stamp and you won’t be allowed to cross the border with your dog. They’ll just turn you back—no discussion. That’s exactly what BorderCooler® is for. Planning a holiday with your four-legged companion? BorderCooler® is a smart tool that …
When we started IBO GUIDE, we wrote primarily for Slovak readers. From the outset, we focused on real travel, practical know-how, and topics like traveling with a dog or travel logistics. Over time, it became clear that this kind of …
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 …
Crossing from Poland to Sweden on an overnight ferry was the opening chapter of our summer loop through Scandinavia and the Baltics. We sailed with TT-Line from the port of Świnoujście in Poland to Trelleborg in Sweden — and of …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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. …
These days, traveling by car with our dog is second nature. It wasn’t like that at the start. As with most things dog-related, what mattered most was patience, a gradual introduction, and adapting to the needs of the individual dog. …