Australia is a big country: the world’s sixth largest country. It stretches 4100km from east to west and 3180km from north to south, and that’s not even including Tasmania, the largest island to the south. The only way to truly see Australia is by driving, and by allowing a lot of time. To travel … Read more
So you need a pet-friendly car rental, whether close to home or for a holiday on the other side of the Australia? Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as hiring just any car, as not all rental car companies in Australia allow pets in their hire cars. But which rental car companies in Australia are actually … Read more
Your dog is part of your family, so why don’t you take your dog on holiday when you travel within New Zealand? Find out more about what it’s like to travel with a dog in NZ, including dog-friendly sightseeing ideas, tips on finding dog-friendly accommodation and transport options. Dog-Friendly Sightseeing in NZ Before travelling with … Read more
Christmas in Australia is a very different affair than in many other countries. For starters, it’s in the middle of summer, although many traditions in Australia still reflect the wintery celebrations of the Northern Hemisphere. But what else makes Christmas in Australia different to the rest of the world? What are some Australian Christmas traditions? Whether … Read more
While travelling around Europe with my dog during 2017 and 2018, I read numerous reports about how expensive it would be to fly a dog to Australia, something we were planning to eventually do when we returned home in late 2018. The dogs I read about were various sizes, plus were flying from different parts … Read more
A dream trip for many Australians is to complete a Big Lap around Australia, or at least part of one. But what about if you have a dog (or multiple dogs)? Does this mean that you need to stay at home and restrict yourself to short holidays with your pet, or even leave your pet … Read more
The capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, Belfast is an interesting destination to visit across the Irish Sea from the rest of the United Kingdom. Although the city has had a troubled history, it’s a calm city to visit these days, and a great base for exploring the rest of Northern Ireland. Find out … Read more
Before you head off travelling with your dog, or relocate with them across the world, you likely have a long list of preparation steps. Steps such as checking their rabies vaccination, getting a health certificate and researching pet-friendly transport options. But there’s one extra step you may require or should consider: a rabies titre test … 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
Having a dog who suffers from dog car sickness can be a major headache, whether you just need to drive your dog to the vet or are dreaming of taking a road trip together. And if your dog gets dog travel sickness travelling by car, what about other forms of transport? I was lucky that … Read more