On our summer 2025 trip to Bolivia, it didn’t take long to learn that fuel—both gasoline and diesel—is a real issue. We’d heard about shortages before we flew out, and it wasn’t just rumor: the Hertz rental manager who handed …
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Driving is our go-to when we travel with Ibo. This category gathers road‑trip stories and practical notes for exploring by car with a dog.
Find candid advice on pacing long drives, keeping your dog comfortable and secure, planning fuel and routes in remote regions, and pinpointing low‑key stops worth pulling over for.
From Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni backroads to quiet reserves in Sweden and spring-fed corners of inland Croatia, these are the places and lessons that have worked for us on the road.
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To the summit of Cerro Hualchisa—with a dog in the car
The town of Llica sits on the western edge of the Salar de Uyuni, high on Bolivia’s Altiplano. It’s a quiet, unassuming place that feels a little cut off from the world—and in a place like this, you naturally want …
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 …
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 …
Driving with a dog: our experience and gear
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. …
Uyuni Salt Flats with a Dog
The Salar de Uyuni salt flats are among Bolivia’s most iconic sights and, for many, the main reason to come to this corner of the world. We didn’t want to miss this travel hotspot either — even with Ibo along …
From Uyuni to Tupiza: It Can Always Be Worse
After two intense weeks on the Altiplano, we’ve had our fill of cold, wind, and thin air. The plan is simple: drop to a lower elevation where it’s warmer, greener, and hopefully a touch more comfortable. Sounds perfect, right? With …
What to Have in Your Car for an Altiplano Road Trip
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 …