Posts by Alexandra Allover
Sleeping in the car in the world’s biggest salt desert – SALAR DE UYUNI, Bolivia 🇧🇴
Spending a night in our car in the world‘s biggest salt desert! Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia at almost freezing temperatures was the most extreme adventure we‘ve had in our two years of non-stop travel! At first Paul and I were disagreeing on whether we should spend the night in our car or just visit…
Read MoreBolivia vs. Paraguay: A Comparison for Expat Immigration
For expats considering a move to South America, Bolivia and Paraguay stand out as affordable, less-trodden options with distinct cultures and landscapes. Bolivia offers dramatic Andean highlands and vibrant cities, while Paraguay boasts fertile plains and a quieter pace. Immigration policies, however, can make or break your experience. Let’s dive into five critical aspects—visa processes,…
Read MoreEverything you need to know about entering Bolivia by car 🇧🇴
When we crossed over from Brazil to Bolivia by car we had no idea that this would become the most complicated border crossing we’ve had in our over two years of overlanding South America. Here I collect the most important information about entering Bolivia by car: vehicle permits and documents, toll stops, Sigemig / Digemig…
Read MoreUsing the Flag Theory to Create a Global Presence and Reduce Taxation as a Digital Nomad
The flag theory is a strategy that has been used by entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals for many years to help them create global businesses and to reduce their tax burden. But it can also be helpful for digital nomads with small businesses like yours! Essentially, the flag theory involves establishing multiple business entities…
Read MoreMy experience at the Casa de Dom Inácio in Abadiânia – a world-famous healing place 🇧🇷
Before you start reading, take a look inside the Casa de Dom Inácio in Abadiânia: I didn’t really know anything about Abadiânia before we arrived there. Probably we would have never visited if our new friend Jutta hadn’t invited us to meet her at her Pousada in this small town close to Brasilia. Already…
Read MoreOur invitation to the Austrian Embassy in BrasÃlia 🇧🇷
About ten weeks into our stay in Brazil we received an interesting message. The Austrian ambassador invited us to dinner at the embassy in BrasÃlia. Despite having traveled in Brazil for almost nine months within the last two years, we had never seen the capital of Brazil. BrasÃlia is located in the middle of the…
Read MoreDie Wohngegend rund um Goethe Schule in Asuncion Paraguay 🇵🇾
Entdecke das versteckte Juwel Südamerikas: Asuncion, die Hauptstadt von Paraguay! Entgegen der landläufigen Meinung ist diese pulsierende Stadt mehr als nur ein vernachlässigtes Reiseziel. Mit ihrer schnell wachsenden Wirtschaft, ihrer modernen Infrastruktur und ihren zunehmenden Investitionsmöglichkeiten ist Asuncion eine aufregende Stadt zum Erkunden! Mein liebstes Wohnviertel befindet sich rund um die Goethe Schule im Viertel San…
Read MoreOur visit at the organic cacao farm Fazenda Recreio in Ilhéus 🇧🇷
On our trip through Brazil we met lots of people. Many of them from Europe, and weirdly… from Switzerland. I even started coming up with a reason why Swiss people and Brazil were so tightly connected. More on that later. First let me just briefly tell you the story of our visit at the Swiss cacao…
Read MoreHow to find Beautiful Brazilian hotels for $35 & get the best deals
During our 6-months-road trip through Brazil we stayed at approximately 50 places. Most of them were hotels or Airbnbs. In this blog post you’ll see how we found beautiful hotels for our set accommodation budget of max $ 35 per night for 2 people. Additionally, I want to share with you how we often got…
Read MoreThe Beauty of the Family in Brazil 🇧🇷
In the heart of Brazil, family means more than just parents and kids living together. It’s a vibrant tapestry of generations sharing the same space, where children, parents, and grandparents all play their part. In this setting, the idea of personal safety takes a back seat to the collective joy of everyone coming together to…
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