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
One of the joys about travelling in Europe with a dog, is that most hiking trails allow dogs. Although many require dogs to be on a leash, it’s a small measure to take compared to my home country of Australia, where most national parks don’t allow dogs. So when visiting the UK in 2017, after … 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
If you have a small pet, either a dog or cat, one of the easiest ways to get around Europe with them is by flying, together with them in the cabin, in a carrier bag underneath the seat in front of you. While this may seem daunting if you’ve never flown with your pet before, … Read more
If you’re travelling between continental Europe and the UK with a dog, there’s not many transport options available, in particular if you’re travelling on foot without a car. I’ve previously written about the only ferry option available to foot passengers with a dog between France and England. Another popular alternative for foot passengers heading to … Read more
London in the United Kingdom is a wonderfully dog-friendly city, whether you’re visiting London with your dog or are a local living with a pup. Find out about some of the fabulous things to do in London with a dog… Dog-Friendly Sightseeing in London There’s plenty of dog-friendly things to do in London. While your dog … Read more
After visiting Italy on three separate occasions with my dog, Italy is hands-down one of the most dog-friendly destinations in Europe. While the German-speaking countries have a reputation for being dog-friendly (and certainly are), in Italy there’s even more places that you can visit with a dog, including rather relaxed rules when it comes to … Read more
There’s a wide variety of ferries that you can take between the UK and Europe, from short 90 minute crossings to one or two night voyages. There’s also a wide variety in the facilities onboard ferries for when you’re travelling with pets. While some ferries only offer the option of leaving your pet in your … Read more
One of the easiest ways to travel from the UK to France with your dog is by ferry. There are a wide range of ferries available, from the quick Dover to Calais crossings operated by multiple companies, to the longer ferries including overnight crossings to the west. Find out about the options available for taking … Read more