One of the downsides of travelling to Australia with your dog (or living in Australia and travelling overseas with a dog), is quarantine. Unless you’re travelling from Norfolk Island or New Zealand (a pretty short list!) your dog is required to stay in quarantine when it enters Australia. I was pretty anxious about my dog’s … Read more
The process of importing a dog to Australia is one of the most complex in the world, involving multiple tests as well as a stay in quarantine. Due to this, the cost of bringing a dog to Australia is quite expensive. But what are the costs involved and what is the likely total? I share … Read more
Sorrento is a beautiful destination to visit in Italy, not to mention easy to reach on the direct train from Naples. However, it is also the perfect base to spend a few days and take some great day trips from Sorrento to some must-see sights nearby. In under an hour from Sorrento, you can easily … Read more
If you’re heading to France with your pup, luckily France has a wide range of dog-friendly accommodation to choose from. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Paris or the other cities to base yourself and explore all of their attractions, or somewhere to stay in the countryside for a relaxing stay, there’s plenty … Read more
Looking for a weekend away or something longer in London in the UK with your four-legged friend? I’ve rounded up some of the best dog-friendly hotels there are in London, from luxe to affordable. Take your pick from the following… Note: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive commission if you make … Read more
A visit to Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, can be fun for the whole family, including your dog. Naturally, the highlight for your dog is sure to be their extra long dog walk around the National Mall, taking in the many famous buildings and memorials. Here’s everything you need to know about … Read more
In Europe there’s no shortage of beautiful palaces that human visitors can visit, walking through endless processions of richly decorated rooms and enjoying gardens that are still beautiful to this day. But if you’re travelling with a dog, your options are more limited. I firstly realised this when wanting to walk with my dog through … Read more
One of my favourite airlines to fly with my small dog in Europe is Vueling. This low-cost airlines based in Barcelona is one of the most dog-friendly airlines in Europe, when it comes to small dogs flying in the cabin, with its high weight limit, low fees and easy booking process. During 2017 and 2018, … 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
A visit to Jungfraujoch is one of the highlights of a trip to Switzerland. This saddle high up in the Swiss Alps, dubbed the “top of Europe” and home to year-round snow cover, is easily reached by anyone thanks to a crazily-constructed rack railway tunnelled through the mountains. That anyone includes dogs, who are allowed on the … Read more