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Don't lose your thread - another mural in San Gregorio, Uruguay

Discover the Wonderful Murals of San Gregorio [Part 2]

Our second gallery of public art in San Gregorio de Polanco concentrates mostly on murals found near the town square. More superb street art in Uruguay.

Waterfront living: we spent over 2 weeks at this lake after the Gaucho Festival. Balneario Ipora outside Tacuarembo, Uruguay.

My Life on the Road Makes Waterfront Living a Reality

Life on the road provides many unexpected experiences. Recently I realised that my long held dream of waterfront living had become a reality. [Many photos!]

Fiesta de la Patria Gaucha: a group of gauchos waiting with their horses under shade trees for their call into the arena.

The Most Important Gaucho Festival in Uruguay

The Fiesta de la Patria Gaucha is the most important Gaucho Festival in Uruguay. We attended 2016 and left with hundreds of photos capturing the atmosphere.

Esteros del Iberá - side by side a Roseate Spoonbill and an alligator

Iberá Wetlands: Breathtaking & Important Natural Reserve

The Iberá Wetlands is one of the most important reserves of freshwater on earth. It supports an enormous variety of animal, bird, aquatic and plant life.

We're often staying at a church overnight. We believe an added advantage might be that people respect church yards.

How We Find Overnight Places On-The-Road

Overland travellers face the challenge (almost) daily of finding a safe, quiet place to spend the night. This is how we find our overnight locations.

RN40: one of the typical narrow stretches of road

3 impressive scenic routes around Salta in Argentina

Salta in North-West Argentina is a popular destination. We recommend driving these 3 scenic routes to explore the region and its impressive landscapes.

Beautiful evening light above the Salar de Atacama, bringing out all the colours

The Most Popular Destination in North Chile

Chile’s North is a popular tourist destination – so much to see around San Pedro de Atacama: Chile’s largest Salar and old adobe towns in stunning scenery.

Majestic Araucaria Trees & Magnificent Rivers

Still in Argentina – magnificent rivers (Aluminé & Agrio), beautiful lakes, awesome cloud formations and the majestic Araucaria (Monkey Puzzle) trees.

Returning to Argentina: Lakes District

Part 1 of our return to Argentina. We were impressed by the scenery of the lakes district and Rio Alumine, and the friendliness of the Argentinean people.

For once a nice GRASSY camping spot at Lago Ranco

Around Lago Ranco, Los Ríos in Chile

Lago Ranco provided us with excellent opportunities to practice slow travel. We relaxed in beautiful scenery by day and watched stunning sunsets at night.

Monkey puzzle trees seen from Piedra del Aguila look-out

Living Fossils at Nahuelbuta National Park

The Nahuelbuta National Park is worth a visit for amazing sights, including the “living fossil” of the majestic Monkey Puzzle tree, but it can be a bit difficult to access with a large vehicle.

Beaches north of Viña del Mar: Horcón to Papudo

In this 2nd post I describe the beaches north of Viña del Mar, from Horcón to Papudo. Some of these small towns attract the rich and famous of Chile – for good reasons.

Beaches north of Viña del Mar to Ventanas

The small beach towns along the Chilean coast from Viña del Mar north towards Ventanas. Each one is slightly unique and worth a short visit. I’ve included some boondocking and camping options.

Practical Information: La Campana National Park

A gem within easy reach of Santiago, Chile’s capital: La Campana National Park. We provide some practical information for visiting this beautiful park.

Hello & Welcome

Meet Yasha and Juergen. Our travel blog is atypical because we travel differently, not flying from one dream destination to the next. Our choice instead: to take it slowly, take side roads, discover places aside from the typical "bucket list" and guidebook highlights. We drive and live in our self-built overland camper, called [~~"Berta"~~] "Bertita" (little Berta since 2018 in Europe). You can read more on our "About Us" page.

We love sharing our impressions and knowledge gained along the way. You will find a wealth of information on our site, especially if you love road trips. So stay around and explore with us!

Our Recent Posts

Historic German Settlements: Rundling Villages of the Wendland

Not all attractions in Germany are historic cities or castles ruins. Explore with us the historic circular Rundling Villages of the Wendland in Germany’s north.

Korça is a Gem Off the Popular Tourist Path in Albania

Korça is an undiscovered gem of Albania. Stroll through this city and you will find public art, green spaces, several museums, and plenty of cafes for a rest.

BGToll, Needed for Motorhomes over 3.5 tons in Bulgaria

Bulgaria introduced the new electronic BGToll system for heavy vehicles and included motorhomes. In this post I explain how we dealt with this utter nuisance.

The COVID-19 Challenges for Overlanders are Not All Over

In April we asked overland travellers about the challenges they faced due to COVID-19 restrictions. 4 months later, we asked them: How are you doing now?

Visit the Superlative Fishbourne Roman Palace in Sussex

Superlatives to discover in Sussex: the largest Roman-style Villa in Great Britain with the oldest collection of mosaics and the first formal Roman garden.

Picturesque Towns of Western Greece You Should Visit

The mainland coast of Greece has many picturesque towns you should visit by car or motorhome. These towns are cheaper to reach than the famous Greek islands.

Overlanding in Peru: Get Off The Pan-American Highway!

Driving the Pan-American Highway – a dream of many. Our post summarises all the basic practical information you need to know before overlanding in Peru.

Explore the Ancient City of Butrint in Albania

The ancient city of Butrint is a World Heritage Site in the south of Albania, where you can explore a history going back more than two-thousand years.