Dog-Friendly Croatia: Travelling in Croatia with a Dog

Dog-Friendly Croatia

Croatia is a popular European destination in summer, thanks to its long coastline and string of islands in the Adriatic Sea. Back in 2012 I spent a wonderful week sailing along the coast, back when it was becoming popular but still affordable. These days, make sure you book well in advance for the peak summer … Read more

Dog-Friendly Belgium: Travelling in Belgium with a Dog

Travelling in Belgium with a dog

When I think of Belgium, I immediately think of beer and chocolate. And while it’s best not to let your dog indulge in either, you should consider taking your dog along on your trip to Belgium. With lots of dog-friendly options to choose from in, it’s an easy European country to travel in with your … Read more

Dog-Friendly Finland: Travelling in Finland with a Dog

Dog-friendly Finland

Before visiting Finland in Europe, we weren’t quite sure what to expect, especially as we were travelling in summer, so winter snow fun and visits to Santa’s home were off the agenda. Often grouped in with the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, we found travelling with a dog similar in many ways, but … Read more

Dog-Friendly Poland: Travelling in Poland with a Dog

Travelling in Poland with a Dog

There’s countless reasons why you should consider visiting Poland, from its many historic sites to its vibrant cities to its diverse natural beauty. Not to mention it’s a very affordable destination to visit within Europe. While in some ways it is not as dog-friendly as other countries in Western Europe (mainly when it comes to … Read more

Dog-Friendly Sweden: Travelling in Sweden with a Dog

Dog-friendly Sweden

During the European summer of 2018, some of my favourite days were those that myself and my dog spent in Sweden. Between the sunny warm days and the midnight sun it was a magical period. While Scandinavia isn’t as dog-friendly as the rest of Europe, if you know and understand their rules, it can be … Read more

Dog-Friendly Germany: Travelling in Germany with a Dog

Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Germany

No doubt about it, Germany is one of the most dog-friendly countries that I’ve visited, even amongst European countries. In Germany, dogs tend to be a normal part of society. It’s not uncommon for people to even take their dog along to work. However, dogs are also held to high standards of behaviour in Germany, … Read more

Travelling to Republic of Ireland with a Dog in 2024

Taking a dog to Ireland

Not long ago, I wrote about travelling with a dog in the Republic of Ireland. But how do you travel to Ireland with your dog in the first place? Like the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland is located on an island, with only a land border to Northern Ireland. So, like the UK, it’s … Read more

Flying To and From Ireland with a Dog

Flying to Ireland with a dog

Given that it’s an island, the easiest way to travel to and from Ireland is by flying. This includes if you’re travelling with a dog, especially a dog small enough to fly in the cabin. While the United Kingdom has a strict ban on pet dogs flying into the country in the cabin, there is … Read more

Dog-Friendly Denmark: Travelling in Denmark with a Dog

Jelling Mounds

If you’re visiting Denmark in Europe with your dog, whether it’s just a quick trip to Copenhagen or you’re exploring the rest of the country by car, there’s plenty of dog-friendly things to do in Denmark. Check out my top recommendations, particularly if you visit during the summer months of the year, plus the rest … Read more

Dog-Friendly Copenhagen: Visiting Copenhagen with a Dog

Dog-friendly Copenhagen

Before visiting Copenhagen, I had heard reports that it wasn’t that dog-friendly, including that restaurants and cafes don’t allow dogs inside. However, after recently visiting the city with my dog, I found it to be welcoming to dogs – you just need to know the rules and norms, which can be stricter than elsewhere in … Read more