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A short break in Masugnsbyns naturreservat
Road trips

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…

21 January 2026

Almost out of fuel in Bolivia: How to road-trip through a gasoline and diesel shortage
Road trips

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

Uyuni Salt Flats with a Dog
Hiking

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

Driving with a dog: our experience and gear
Know-how

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…

17 January 2026

Veliko vrilo: A stop at the source of the Cetina River
Iconic Places

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…

19 January 2026

What to Have in Your Car for an Altiplano Road Trip
Road trips

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

To the summit of Cerro Hualchisa—with a dog in the car
Road trips

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
Road trips

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