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Destinations, preparation and overlander life for those who travel overland.
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Preparation & Planning
Overland Tires: How to Choose, Inflate and How Many to Carry
A practical tire guide for overland travel in South America: HT vs AT vs MT, tire pressure for each terrain, how many spares to carry, and how to fix a flat far from any shop.
June 7, 2026
Destinations & Routes
Carretera Austral by Car: Full Route With Ferries and Without
A complete Carretera Austral self-drive guide: Puerto Montt to Villa O'Higgins with ferries, and the ferry-free version entering via Argentina. Distances, stops and tips.
June 3, 2026
Overlander Life
Overland Trip With Kids: How to Plan as a Family
How to plan an overland trip with kids through South America: documents, vehicle safety, daily routine, education on the road and children's health.
May 31, 2026
Preparation & Planning
Vaccines and Health for Overland Travel in South America
Mandatory and recommended vaccines, the yellow-fever certificate, a first-aid kit, health insurance and altitude care for an overland trip through South America.
May 30, 2026
Destinations & Routes
Atacama Desert Self-Drive: A Road Trip Through Chile
A self-drive itinerary through Chile's Atacama Desert: San Pedro, Valley of the Moon, geysers, altiplanic lagoons and the crossing to Bolivia or Argentina.
May 29, 2026
Preparation & Planning
Overland Budget: How Much It Costs to Drive South America
How much an overland trip through South America costs: three budget profiles, spending categories and a country-by-country comparison, with values in USD.
May 27, 2026
Preparation & Planning
Crossing the Andes by Car: 7 Argentina-Chile Passes
Seven Andean passes between Argentina and Chile you can cross by car, with altitude, season and the best path for each destination.
May 24, 2026
Destinations & Routes
How to Drive to Ushuaia From Brazil: 3 Routes
Three routes to drive from Brazil to Ushuaia, with must-do stops, estimated time and real tips for each path.
May 23, 2026
Preparation & Planning
How to Plan an Overland Trip Through South America
A complete guide to planning your first overland trip through South America: from the dream to the drawn route, from the vehicle to the waypoints, step by step.
May 22, 2026
Overlander Life
Traveling With a Dog: How to Do an Overland Trip With Your Pet
How to travel overland with a dog through South America: border documents, a car routine, safety and care at altitude, cold and heat.
May 20, 2026
Destinations & Routes
Salar de Uyuni Self-Drive: Southwest Bolivia Route
How to drive the Salar de Uyuni and southwest Bolivia in your own vehicle: itinerary, borders, altitude and what to adjust on the vehicle before going up.
May 17, 2026
Preparation & Planning
Internet on the Road: SIM, eSIM and Starlink for Overland Travel
How to get internet driving through South America: a strategy with a local SIM, an international eSIM and Starlink Roam for each scenario and country.
May 16, 2026