Echuca is a wonderfully dog-friendly destination to visit in the state of Victoria. With a whole list of dog-friendly recommendations from the local tourism board, there’s no shortage of things to do with your pup in this historic town on the Murray River. In particular, after the devastating floods of 2022 (which luckily didn’t damage … Read more
Thanks to being an island state, Tasmania is the hardest part of Australia to travel to with a dog. While flying is a popular option for many visitors, flying in Australia with a dog is not so simple. Instead, the most common option for travelling to Tasmania with a dog is to take the ferry … Read more
The United Kingdom is an excellent place for travelling with a dog. While it might not be as dog-friendly as parts of continental Europe, the UK still has plenty of dog-friendly pubs and cafes, walks, parks and even dog-friendly beaches. Given the hassle of travelling to and from Europe with a pup, consider travelling with … Read more
One of the best ways to travel around Europe is by train. Travelling by train is scenic and spacious, and on shorter trips it is often quicker than flying, once you take into account getting to and from the airport and check-in times. But, what about if you’re travelling in Europe with your dog? Are … Read more
Virginia in the eastern United States is home to a diverse range of attractions, from the beaches of the Atlantic coast to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, plus many important historical sites, thanks to it being one of the original thirteen colonies. Virginia has long declared that it’s the state for “lovers”, but how dog … Read more
I’ll admit straight up, Spain is unfortunately one of the least dog-friendly countries in Europe. Although many Spanish own and pamper their dogs, they don’t have the same attitude towards dogs that many other European countries do, where dogs are frequently allowed inside restaurants and allowed on public transport as a right. Travelling in Spain … Read more
Looking for a great dog-friendly getaway from Brisbane? There’s plenty of options available, whether you’re want to head to the beach, go hiking in the hills, taste some of the only wines produced in Queensland, or enjoy a festival of flowers. All of these destinations are under a 3 hour drive from the centre of … Read more
Looking for a great dog-friendly getaway from Melbourne? There’s plenty of options available nearby in Victoria, whether you want a coastal escape, to visit cellar doors, explore an historic town or enjoy the great outdoors. All of these destinations are under a 3 hour drive from the centre of Melbourne, with many of them even … Read more
In early 2020 I visited Tasmania, the southernmost island state of Australia, for the first time in many years. Unfortunately, I made the decision early on to leave my dog, Schnitzel, behind. It was only a quick trip and many of the key places we wanted to visit didn’t allow dogs (such as national parks). … Read more
Despite being the largest city in New Zealand, Auckland (or Tāmaki Makaurau) still has a surprising amount of green space, and plenty of things to do with your dog. If you’re visiting Auckland with your dog, check out my recommendations of dog-friendly activities, including some great parks and walks, plus where to dine and stay … Read more