Travelling to Northern Ireland with a Dog in 2025

Taking dog to Northern Ireland

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 are extra steps required to visit with a dog. … Read more

Are Dogs Allowed on the Eurostar Train from London?

Dogs on Eurostar

Since the Eurostar started running train services connecting London, Paris and Brussels via the Eurotunnel in 1994, it’s been easier than ever to travel between the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. But what about if you’re travelling with your dog or other pet? Are dogs allowed on the Eurostar train to and from London, and … Read more

How to Fly a Dog to Spain from the UK

Flying with a dog UK

If you’re travelling to Spain with your dog from the UK, one of the quickest and easiest ways is to fly with your dog to Spain. While pet dogs can only fly into the UK as cargo, not in the cabin or even as check-in baggage, the same prohibition doesn’t apply to pets flying out … Read more

The Most Dog-Friendly Ferry to All of Ireland

Dog friendly ferries to Ireland

When we were putting together our itinerary for visiting the United Kingdom in 2017 with our dog, we never considered not hopping across the Irish Sea to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Considering that we were hiring a car and dogs are not usually allowed to fly in the cabin in the UK, taking a … Read more

How to Travel to Spain with a Dog from the UK

Taking Dog to Spain From UK

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 (and retirees) 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 … Read more