With its charming old town, hip cafes and bars, and affordable prices, it’s no wonder that Tallinn in Estonia an increasingly popular European destination over the summer months. And after spending a delightful week there with our dog, I’m happy to report it’s a very dog-friendly destination and perfect for a getaway with your pup. … Read more
Riga, along with the other cities in the Baltic states, is an often overlooked destination in Europe. This includes for people travelling with a dog, particularly as Latvia isn’t the easiest place to reach with a dog and without your own car. But after visiting Riga in the summer of 2018, I heartily recommend spending … Read more
Malta was the 22nd European country that I visited with my dog, just over a year after we arrived in Europe, in early 2018. We were in need of some sunshine and warmth at the end of winter, and Malta in winter is a great destination. Despite being part of the European Union, Malta is … Read more
Slovakia is a fairly small country in Central Europe that is often overshadowed by the bigger tourist drawcards of Vienna, Budapest and Prague nearby. But don’t overlook this country when heading to Central Europe. For starters, Slovakia’s capital Bratislava is a charming city only one hour from Vienna, and far more affordable. Day trips from Vienna … Read more
Lake Bled in northern Slovenia is a fairy-tale destination that’s increasingly popular with visitors from around the world. Even if you haven’t heard of it, you’ve probably seen photos of this small lake with its tiny island, topped by a centuries old church. And the delights of this area don’t stop there: there’s also many … Read more
The Baltic states including Latvia tend to be less well connected to the rest of Central and Western Europe, despite having been part of the EU for many years. Find out about the transport options for travelling to Latvia including Riga with your dog, plus the paperwork and vaccine requirements to prepare your dog. Travelling … Read more
Estonia and its capital Tallinn are a delightful dog-friendly destination to visit in Europe. However, they can be a difficult spot to reach, particularly if you are travelling without a car. Find out more about the requirements to travel to Estonia with a dog, plus the transport options to consider, from flights to ferries. Travelling … Read more
While Germany is well-known as a dog-friendly country, it isn’t the only German-speaking country with a monopoly on being dog-friendly. Head directly south to German-speaking Austria for a destination which is almost, if not equally, dog-friendly. We visited this beautiful destination twice with our pup during our time in Europe, and I highly recommend travelling … Read more
Romania and dog-friendly probably aren’t two terms you’ve heard together before. But despite Romania’s non-appearance on lists of the most dog-friendly countries in Europe and its reputation for strays, I found the country a surprisingly friendly one to travel in with a dog. Here are my tips for travelling in Romania with a dog. A … Read more
The country of Slovenia is one of the hidden gems of Europe. Tucked away in between Italy and Croatia, it’s one of my favourite countries in all of Europe. There’s beautiful mountain scenery, plentiful history and a sliver of pretty coastline, not to mention it’s more affordable than the surrounding countries (yet most young people … Read more