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Taking your dog on a ferry
Ferry travel can be very practical when you’re on the move with a dog, but it’s also one of the least intuitive modes of transport. A ferry isn’t just a boat…
14 January 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
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
IBO GUIDE is available in English and Spanish
When we started IBO GUIDE, we wrote primarily for Slovak readers. From the outset, we focused on real travel, practical know how, and topics like traveling with a…
19 March 2026
Free ferries in Norway
Ferries are a natural part of Norway’s road network. For locals they’re everyday transport; for travellers they’re often an essential link when weaving through…
15 January 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
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
September 2023 On my way back from Socotra to Europe, I have a few hours’ layover in Abu Dhabi. I’ve never been, so I decide to make the most of it and visit the…
28 December 2025
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
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
Flying with your dog: a complete guide to cabin and hold travel
Heading off to a dream destination but don’t want to leave your dog at home or in a kennel? Bring them along. Flying with a dog can sound mysterious and daunting,…
14 July 2025
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
Overnight ferry from Poland to Sweden with a dog: our experience
Crossing from Poland to Sweden on an overnight ferry was the opening chapter of our summer loop through Scandinavia and the Baltics. We sailed with TT Line from the…
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
EU Pet Passport for a Dog from Outside the EU: Can You Get One, and How Does It Work?
An EU Pet Passport for a dog from outside the EU? Is it even possible—and does it make sense? This question comes up more often than you might think. And the answer…
27 April 2026
BorderCooler®: Travel with your dog—no surprises
One missing stamp and you won’t be allowed to cross the border with your dog. They’ll just turn you back—no discussion. That’s exactly what BorderCooler® is for.…
20 April 2026
Parking in Norway: apps, payments, and sleeping in your car
Parking in Norway is generally straightforward, but if you’re visiting this Nordic country for the first time, it can feel a little confusing at the start. The…
16 January 2026
Parking fines in Norway
Parking in Norway works, much like most things here, more or less without a hitch. It’s fairly straightforward, well signposted, digitised and, in most towns, runs…
16 January 2026
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,”…
6 February 2026
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…
6 February 2026