If you are reading this blog, it’s safe to assume you want to travel with your dog. I’ve been doing it for over 20 years, but I find it exhausting sometimes. Driving or taking a train between destinations, lugging suitcases full of supplies, and worrying about pet policies take their toll. This is why I…
If you do any traveling in Northern Germany, there is a good chance you will pass through Hannover. It is an important crossing point for rail lines and auto traffic in Lower Saxony. Louie and I found ourselves driving through there en route from Cologne to Berlin and thought we’d stop and find out how…
Munich consistently rates as one of the world’s “most liveable” cities. In 2018 the Mercer Quality of Living Survey even listed Munich as having the highest standard of living in all of Germany. So, does this mean the standard of living is high for dogs too? Louie and I visited in May 2019 to see…
In Memory of Paulchen Superbully: Paulchen was one of our first international French Bulldog friends on Facebook. That online connection eventually turned into a real-life friendship with his parents, Ute and Dieter. It was because of Paulchen and his parents that I decided to travel to Germany with my 14-year-old Frenchie, Tara. That trip inspired…
Dogs in Zoos? Don’t worry I’m not suggesting you lock your precious pet away where the wild things are. Today I want to tell you about dog friendly zoos that you can visit WITH your dog! In Germany, there are many dog friendly zoos and wildlife parks, but my favorite is ZOOM Erlebniswelt. Spread out…
Berlin may be Germany’s largest city but its dog friendly parks and neighborhoods make it feel like a much smaller town. Not surprisingly, it is one of Europe’s best cities to visit with a dog. According to the pet travel site Travelnuity.com, an impressive 70% of the hotels in Berlin allow dogs. Where to Stay…