Sometimes when you’re flying with a dog, you’re required to use a pet transport company, usually on certain routes or with certain airlines, such as most flights to and from Australia. However, if it’s up to your decision, should you use a pet shipping company? When flying my dog Schnitzel, there have been times that … Read more
Unfortunately, Australia has a reputation as being rather un-dog-friendly when it comes to travel, with plenty of places not allowing pets. However, as I’ve discovered in my travels around the country, there are still some wonderfully dog-friendly destinations with plenty of dog-friendly tourist attractions. Whether you’re planning your next holiday with your dog or driving … Read more
Taking your dog overseas for the first time can be quite daunting. This was especially so when my husband and I first took our dog, Schnitzel, overseas from Australia to Europe in February 2017. We had no experience at travelling with our dog, let along flying him to the other side of the world and … Read more
One of my favourite airlines to fly with my small dog in Europe is Vueling. This low-cost airline based in Barcelona is one of the most dog-friendly airlines in Europe when it comes to small dogs flying in the cabin, thanks to its high weight limit, low fees and easy booking process. When I travelled … Read more
Camping with your dog is one of the best ways to travel with a dog in Australia. There’s plenty of great dog-friendly campsites in Australia. But what about the rules and etiquette for camping with your dog? And how do you find dog-friendly places to camp? Dog Camping Etiquette Depending on where you are camping … Read more
While many caravan parks in Australia permit dogs to stay at them, not surprisingly nearly all of them require that dogs stay on a leash in the park. However, at an increasing number of parks, dogs are allowed off-leash in part of the park, namely in their onsite off-leash dog park. Having a fenced off-leash … Read more
Less than two hours south of Sydney, the coastal region around Kiama and Gerringong is perfect for a quick getaway from Sydney. With beautiful beaches, rolling green countryside and some spectacular natural scenery, it has plenty on offer, including lots of dog-friendly options. Read on to find out about my recommendations for a dog-friendly getaway … Read more
With its magnificent beaches, it’s no wonder than Esperance is a popular holiday destination, whether you’re travelling from elsewhere in Western Australia or have just crossed the Nullarbor. But how dog-friendly is Esperance? Read on to find out about what you can do while holidaying in Esperance with your pup. Dog-Friendly Beaches in Esperance Esperance … Read more
Just 90 minutes west of the Sydney CBD, the Blue Mountains region of NSW is a convenient and beautiful destination for a weekend getaway from Sydney. While many locations within the national park are off limits to dogs, find out about the many dog-friendly Blue Mountains lookouts, walks and more you can enjoy with your … Read more
Queensland is a wonderful state for holidaying in, thanks to its stunning beaches, gorgeous rainforest and waterfalls, its fascinating Outback towns, and more. But what is it like travelling in Queensland with a dog? How dog-friendly is Queensland compared to other parts of Australia? After having spent over two months road tripping all around Queensland … Read more