Heike Pirngruber, a German adventurer, is traveling the world with Butch, a dog she rescued in Mexico. Once afraid of dogs, Pirngruber now considers Butch her best friend.
Pirngruber found Butch as a malnourished puppy in Baja California in 2021. She adopted him and changed her travel plans to include him.
Together, they've traveled across continents by foot, canoe, motorbike, and tuk tuk. Pirngruber says she loves having Butch by her side and is never alone.
Pirngruber, a former camera operator, has been traveling full-time for over 12 years. She has visited 104 countries and loves experiencing new cultures with Butch.
They've explored the Americas and Europe together. Pirngruber carries only essentials, embracing a minimalist lifestyle for freedom.
She says most people are nice, and she's had great encounters during her travels. Pirngruber loves living day-by-day with Butch, embracing the unknown.