The United Kingdom is home to many delightful gardens, especially during spring and summer. However, not all gardens allow dogs, even if they remain leashed. In particular, I’ve found many botanic gardens to not allow dogs. These are some of my favourite dog-friendly gardens that I’ve visited around the UK, and recommend for a colourful … Read more
With its sunshine and heat, not to mention beautiful beaches and affordable dining, it’s no surprise that Spain is a popular destination for travellers from the United Kingdom. And for most travellers it’s also an easy and cheap destination to fly to. But if you’re a pet owner, it’s a trickier affair travelling between the … Read more
When we were putting together our itinerary for visiting the United Kingdom with our dog, we never contemplated not hopping across the Irish Sea to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. And considering we were hiring a car plus dogs are not usually allowed to fly in the cabin in the UK, taking a ferry across … Read more
If you’re travelling to the United Kingdom with your dog, it’s far more difficult than travelling with a dog to other countries in Europe, as dogs can only fly into the UK as cargo. For this reason, whether you’re trying to fly a dog to the UK from the USA or from somewhere else in … 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
Edinburgh is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United Kingdom and it’s not hard to see why. Edinburgh Castle looms over the city, surrounded by the charming medieval Old Town, and there’s a packed event schedule, from the Edinburgh Festival to Hogmanay. If you’re considering visiting Edinburgh with your dog, read on … Read more
Unlike elsewhere in Europe, most airlines in the United Kingdom don’t allow pet dogs and cats to fly in the cabin or even as check-in baggage. While most European airlines allow pets to fly in the cabin, this is not allowed on most UK airlines, partially due to the government regulations. So, what are the rules … Read more
It’s commonly known that pet dogs cannot fly to the UK in the cabin or as checked baggage, only as cargo. However, the same rule doesn’t apply in reverse. While many airlines don’t fly pet dogs in either direction, there are some airlines that fly pet dogs (and cats) out of the UK in the … Read more
So you’re living in the United Kingdom and want to head to the United States along with your dog, whether to relocate or because you’re going on a holiday. But what are your options for taking a dog to USA from UK? I cover the different options available, as of December 2025, plus the latest … Read more
Northern Ireland is a fabulous part of the United Kingdom to visit with your dog, whether you’re visiting family or friends or touring the beautiful countryside. However, due to being situated across the Irish Sea and being treated differently since the end of the Brexit transition, there is an extra step that you need to complete … Read more