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 …
Paraguay in 7 Days: From Asunción to Iguazú Falls
A short, intense road trip across Paraguay that weaves together cities, colonial history, nature, and Iguazú Falls. Over seven days, we’ll visit the capital, Asunción; head south to Encarnación; dip into Argentina and Brazil; and go from UNESCO-listed Jesuit missions …
Two-day trip from Asunción to the hills around Villarrica
A short escape from the capital into Paraguay’s green, hilly heartland, blending hiking, jungle, big views and a few unexpected culinary surprises. This two-day itinerary takes you into the Ybytyruzú range and the countryside around Villarrica. This itinerary is perfect …