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Cerro Tres Kandú: Climbing Paraguay’s Highest Peak
Our climb to Paraguay’s highest peak doesn’t begin in the mountains, but on the road. Following the maps, we head for the trailhead—first the highway out of the…
28 January 2026
Paraguay: Our First Visit
Our first time in Paraguay was also our first trip to South America. On that journey in the spring of 2020, we visited Ecuador and, briefly, Panama as well. The…
28 January 2026
Aguas Termales de Empexa: hot springs in the middle of nowhere—with a dog
While tracing the western edge of the Uyuni Salt Flat, we penciled in a small detour: the Aguas Termales de Empexa. On the map it looked like a tempting bonus, but…
18 February 2026
By car up Uturuncu: along one of the highest roads on Earth
After a grueling haul from Laguna Salada , we’re finally settled into the warm, spacious dining room of our guesthouse in Quetena Chico . A few hours ago, sunshine…
24 December 2025
Traveling to Panama with a Dog: Entry, Quarantine, and Returning Home
Panama sits between two oceans, is known for the Panama Canal, tropical nature, islands, mountains, rainforests and modern Panama City. Traveling with a dog to…
26 May 2026
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…
20 January 2026
Grocery shopping in Paraguay—for you and your dog: practical insights
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…
10 February 2026
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…
3 February 2026
Mejillones Peninsula: Where the Desert Meets the Ocean
Our journey across Chile enters its second half, and after crossing the Andes we finally reach the Pacific—specifically the port town of Mejillones, just north of…
29 January 2026
Valle de la Luna: lunar landscape near San Pedro de Atacama
After visiting the lagoons of the Salar de Atacama, we head back toward the town of San Pedro de Atacama . Our second stop of the day is one of the area’s best…
29 January 2026
Laguna Chaxa: Flamingos in the Heart of the Salar de Atacama
We only had two nights in San Pedro de Atacama, so we didn’t have much time for longer outings. We opted for places nearby, and first up was Laguna Chaxa . To be…
29 January 2026
The reality of dog walking in South America: experiences from Paraguay and Bolivia
Dog walking in Europe tends to follow clear rules. Parks, leashes, fenced off‑leash areas, mandatory vaccinations, and a general sense that you’re in control of…
12 February 2026
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…
5 February 2026
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…
25 December 2025
Cenote Ojo de Agua in Mexico: a quiet spot to cool off near Playa del Carmen
How many cenotes are there on the Yucatán Peninsula? No one knows the exact figure. Estimates put it at more than six thousand. Some are major tourist attractions…
8 March 2026
Another adventure with our dog: by car from Asunción to Encarnación
The drive from Asunción to Encarnación On our first visit to Paraguay, our wanderings took us to Encarnación in the south. The city made a good impression, but we…
27 July 2025
Almost out of fuel in Bolivia: How to road-trip through a gasoline and diesel shortage
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,…
22 February 2026
Traveling with a dog from the EU to Bolivia: what to know and how it works in practice
Traveling with a dog to South America is always a mix of thorough preparation, patience, and a dose of improvisation. Bolivia is rarely mentioned in this context,…
8 February 2026
From the EU to Paraguay with a dog: what to know and how it plays out in practice
Traveling with a dog beyond Europe is always a bit trickier than moving around within the EU—especially when it’s South America and a long intercontinental flight.…
8 February 2026
Hike to the Crater of Tunupa Volcano
After a day on the endless Uyuni salt flats, we head out in the morning from our hotel near the village of Coqueza for another adventure. The plan: drive as close…
28 December 2025
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…
28 December 2025
Licancabur: a two-and-a-half-year dream of climbing an Altiplano icon
About two and a half years ago, we drove from Argentina into Chile via Paso de Jama. On the Chilean side, the monumental bulk of Licancabur suddenly loomed to our…
21 December 2025
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…
21 December 2025
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…
21 December 2025
Silvio Pettirossi Airport in Asunción, Paraguay: Our Experience
We flew into Paraguay via Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Asunción with our dog Ibo. It’s a relatively small, easy to navigate airport where you can get…
21 December 2025
Viru Viru Airport in Santa Cruz, Bolivia: our experience traveling with Ibo
We flew into Viru Viru Airport near Santa Cruz de la Sierra from Asunción with our dog, Ibo. It was a direct flight of roughly two hours, so the journey itself was…
21 December 2025
Carbet Falls, Guadeloupe: waterfall hike, swimming, and practical tips
I arrive in Guadeloupe planning to hop aboard my friend Braňo’s catamaran and try a few days of life at sea in a part of the world that’s new to me—the Caribbean.…
21 March 2026
Road trip from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City: Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Capitol Reef and Yellowstone
What does a road trip that, in just under two weeks, takes you across a slice of the American West — from Arizona’s desert canyons to Yellowstone’s geothermal…
7 March 2026
Paso de Jama Pass: crossing by car from Argentina to Chile
After a relaxed, fascinating morning on Salinas Grandes, we continue west. About 350 kilometers of completely unknown country lie ahead. On the map it looks…
31 January 2026
Cerro Paranal: Only in complete darkness do the stars reveal themselves
After a few days in the seaside town of Mejillones, we head south towards the summit of Cerro Paranal in the Atacama Desert. On the way we stock up at a mall in…
3 January 2026
Hoyada Ulo: a mysterious crater on Bolivia’s Altiplano
We spotted the Hoyada Ulo crater on the map before leaving our guesthouse in the village of Coquesa. We’d planned to work the visit into our travel day from Coquesa…
21 February 2026
Morne Diablotins: A climb to Dominica’s highest peak in the heart of the Caribbean
Dominica is a relatively little known island nation in the Caribbean. Many people even confuse it with the Dominican Republic. Those who do know it tend to picture…
14 February 2026
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…
7 February 2026
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”…
7 February 2026
Traveling to Canada with a dog: entry requirements and returning home
Canada is vast, safe, and very appealing to travelers. You’ll find Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, the Rockies, national parks, lakes, the Atlantic coast, and long…
25 May 2026
Traveling to Peru with a dog: entry requirements and the return home
Peru is one of South America’s most compelling countries. You’ve got Lima, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, the Andes, the Amazon, a desert coast, and…
25 May 2026
Taking a Dog to Argentina: Entry Requirements and Returning Home
Argentina is vast, varied, and endlessly tempting for travelers. You’ll find buzzing Buenos Aires, iconic Patagonia, Iguazú Falls, the Andes, wine regions—and long,…
25 May 2026
Iguazu Falls in Brazil: Visiting one of South America’s largest natural attractions
Picture an almost three‑kilometer wall of water plunging in hundreds of streams into a deep canyon. You can hear the roar hundreds of meters away and a fine mist…
9 March 2026
San Francisco Pass: Sorry, we're closed!
It’s early morning after an extremely short night spent stargazing, and we wake just below the summit of Cerro Paranal. We study the map from every angle, but the…
5 January 2026
Bolivia with a dog: a realistic guide to high altitudes, long distances, and wild landscapes
Bolivia isn’t your typical holiday destination. There’s no coastline and the infrastructure isn’t exactly slick. Distances are on a different scale than in Europe.…
23 February 2026
Traveling with a Dog from the EU to South America: Country-by-Country Entry Rules
Traveling with a dog outside the European Union is always a notch trickier than traveling within Schengen. Add South America and you enter a world of different…
9 February 2026
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…
22 December 2025
Choosing the right vehicle for exploring the Altiplano: practical, on-the-ground advice
The Altiplano is a vast high plateau in South America, sitting roughly between 3,500 and 4,800 meters above sea level. It spans mainly Bolivia , northern Peru ,…
22 December 2025
From Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Roboré: Jesuit missions and waterfall swims
Eastern Bolivia is often overlooked. Most travelers head for the Andes, the Salar de Uyuni or the Amazon. Yet the lowlands around Santa Cruz hide places that feel…
6 April 2026
Salinas Grandes: first encounter with a salt flat
On our first visit to Argentina in 2022 , we drove from the small town of San Antonio de los Cobres toward the Chilean border. The Andean crossing over the Paso de…
30 January 2026
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…
20 February 2026
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,…
26 December 2025