Ferries are one of the only was to travel between the European mainland and the UK with a dog. Unfortunately, most ferry routes require your pet to be kenneled or left in a car. That’s why I was so excited to learn about DFDS dog friendly ferry cabins. DFDS Ferry Routes DFDS operates ferries from…
In Dutch, Keukenhof means “kitchen garden.” It is a humble name for one of Europe’s finest formal gardens. At Keukenhof, dogs can explore almost 80 acres of flowers so long as they are on a leash. Keukenhof is a beautiful dog friendly day trip from the cities of Amsterdam, Leiden, or Haarlem. When to Visit…
Zaanse Schans is just a few minutes from modern, downtown Zaandam, Netherlands but it feels a world away. At Zaanse Schans dogs and humans can get a taste of Dutch life between the 17th and 19th centuries. It is a free attraction open year-round. There are eight historic windmills at Zaanse Schans. Several of these…
I try to choose the shortest, non-stop flights when traveling with a dog. Luckily, from where I live, one of the shortest transatlantic flights is to dog friendly Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport consistently ranks as one of the world’s best. Louie and I have flown through there several times and wholeheartedly agree. Schiphol Airport…