With a name like Beaune (pronounced bone), your dog is bound to love it! Beaune lies at the center of the Burgundy region of France. The well-preserved, walled city is full of world-renowned wineries and historical monuments. There are many dog friendly Beaune wine cellars so you won’t have to miss out on sampling the…
Venice is one of the world’s most famous cities, but have you ever heard of its neighbor, Lido di Jesolo? Dog friendly Jesolo, Italy, is a resort town just to the north of Venice. Jesolo has a private dog beach and many stylish hotels that allow pets. Using Jesolo as a home base, visiting Venice…
Stunning, dog friendly Geneva, Switzerland lies between the Alps and Jura mountains. The city is located in the French-speaking area of Switzerland, and attitudes towards dogs are similar to those in France. Some of the swankiest hotels and restaurants in Geneva welcome canine guests. Dog Friendly Lodging: I splurged for a stay at the 5-star…
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…
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…
Bruges is a picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Site in Western Belgium. The city’s compact size and limited automobile access make it an ideal place to visit with your dog. So where should you with your favorite fur kid spend the night? You should sleep in the Doghouse, dog friendly B&B, of course! The Doghouse B&B…
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…
Antwerp may not be the first city that comes to mind when planning a trip to Belgium, but it is a great place to visit with a dog. Considered Belgium’s fashion capital, dog friendly Antwerp is full of trendy boutiques and restaurants. The efficient De Lijn transportation system even allows dogs to ride for free….
Belgium is one of the most dog friendly countries in all of Europe. The big cities like Antwerp, are full of hotels, restaurants, and shops that allow dogs but for some truly unique experiences, I recommend heading to the dog friendly Ardennes region of Southeastern Belgium. Dinant: The picturesque city of Dinant is a perfect jumping…