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…
Durham is a historic county in Northeast England. The capital city is home to both a UNESCO world heritage cathedral and castle. Louie and I admired them as we drove through town, but we were on a mission. The first stop on our dog friendly Durham, England itinerary was tea at the fabulous Doggie Diner….
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…
Trying to escape the rain in London is a way of life. Fortunately, the city offers some creative, dog friendly indoor activities so you don’t have to get soaked. Louie and I had a chance to experience a few during our most recent (very soggy) visit. Here are our new favorites: Tower Bridge Exhibition London’s…
During our recent stay in Fiesole, Italy, Louie and I made several trips into the Tuscan capital, Florence. It’s easy to take a public bus or even a dog friendly Florence City Sightseeing bus tour from Piazza Mino in Fiesole. Florence City Sightseeing Bus Taking a tour on the Florence City Sightseeing bus is a…
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…
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…
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…
I first learned of the canine-centric, Hotel Grimming – Dogs & Friends, from a German pet travel site. When I decided to drive through Rauris, Austria, last Spring, I was excited to include it in my itinerary. The hotel sent me a concerned email in advance to make sure that I was planning to bring…
Fiesole is the quintessential Tuscan village. Perched in the hills, Fiesole commands breathtaking views of the city of Florence. In dog friendly Fiesole you and your pup will be welcomed like a local. Louie and I only planned to spend a few nights but kept postponing our departure. Here are some of the things I…