On our journey through Norway, our wheels took us into Jotunheimen National Park. We turned off the main route and headed up the Leira valley to the Leirvassbu mountain lodge, where we parked. The lodge sits on the park boundary …
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Through Forests and Mountains
Ideas for getting into the hills with your dog—through deep forests, across open ridges, to waterfalls and rocky summits. These are real trips on real terrain, sometimes on bikes, sometimes on foot, always with a canine in mind.
Each post shares a workable route, starting points and conditions to expect, plus notes on heat, snow, altitude, water and footing for your dog. Use it for planning, gut‑checking difficulty, and finding quieter alternatives to busy hotspots.
Bodvattnet Nature Trail
The Kvarken Archipelago on Finland’s west coast is the kind of place that makes you slow down and really savour the nature around you. Silence and water, low northern vegetation, and a landscape where birch forests give way to water …
To Montenegro’s Roof with a Dog
Another day on our Montenegro road trip. At first light in the village of Vusanje, I set off for the country’s highest peak — Zla Kolata. Iva isn’t feeling well today, so she stays at the hotel. It’s just me …
Mangart with a Dog
Our goal is to climb Mount Mangart in the Julian Alps—this time with our dog, Ibo. From the moment we arrived in Slovenia, the weather has been on our side: clear, stable, and with superb visibility. Exactly the kind of …
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 …
Codo de los Andes Trek with a Dog
Trip date: Late July 2025 Introduction Codo de los Andes is an impressive trekking destination in Bolivia’s Eastern Andes. Its name means “the elbow of the Andes”—a nod to the sharp bend in the range that frames sweeping panoramas. We …
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 …