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Taking your dog to Turkey: entry rules and getting back home
Turkey straddles Europe and Asia, bringing together big cities, beach resorts, mountains, ancient ruins and long drives between very different regions. You can…
27 May 2026
Taking a dog to Denmark: entry rules from the EU and non‑EU countries
Denmark is a land of bridges, islands, coastal roads, ferries, sandy beaches and towns where a typical day often plays out by bike or by the water. It’s a very…
27 May 2026
Traveling to Hungary with a Dog: Entry Requirements and Returning Home
Hungary is a country many people drive to with a dog, often without complicated logistics. For many, it’s a short trip, a weekend stay, a transit leg, or part of a…
3 June 2026
Traveling to Cyprus with a dog: two entry regimes and the Green Line
Cyprus is unusual when traveling with a dog: one island, two different practical entry regimes. If you’re traveling with a dog, don’t treat Cyprus as a single,…
3 June 2026
A Night under the Stars in Poloniny National Park
In late summer 2020, we set out to spend two days and one night in Poloniny National Park , at Slovakia’s far‑eastern edge near the Slovak‑Ukrainian‑Polish border.…
21 January 2026
A short break in Masugnsbyns naturreservat
Driving from Narvik in northern Norway to Finland, we had a long stretch ahead and decided to break the journey with a short stop at Masugnsbyns naturreservat in…
21 January 2026
Ryten: Iconic Lofoten Views
Ryten is one of Lofoten’s best known peaks and, despite its modest 543 meters, delivers iconic views of the ocean, sheer rock walls, and Kvalvika Beach far below.…
14 January 2026
Atlantic Road: an icon, unfiltered
We’re heading to another well known stop on our road trip: the Atlantic Ocean Road, or Atlanterhavsvegen in Norwegian. It’s a short yet iconic stretch of road on…
14 January 2026
Nordøyane: little-known islands an hour from Ålesund
In 2024, during our road trip through Scandinavia and the Baltic states, we ended up driving almost the entire Nordøyane archipelago. This little known corner of…
14 January 2026
Vienna–Schwechat Airport: our experience flying with a dog
For years, Vienna Airport has been our main jumping off point for most trips. It’s easy for us to reach and has a broad network of connections. For traveling with a…
14 January 2026
Trek over Kviptefjell
After several days traveling through Norway, we deliberately stepped away from the busy tourist spots. We wanted quiet, fewer people, and more nature. We found…
7 January 2026
Traveling to the Netherlands with a dog: entry rules from the EU and non‑EU countries
The Netherlands is a popular European destination for city breaks, seaside holidays and longer stays. Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, the North Sea coast, cycling…
26 May 2026
Taking your dog to Germany: entry rules from the EU and non-EU countries
Germany is one of the most practical countries in Europe for traveling with a dog. For many it’s the destination; just as often it’s a transit country on the way…
19 May 2026
Bringing your dog to Switzerland: entry requirements from the EU and non-EU countries
Switzerland is one of the most pleasant countries to travel in with a dog. Dogs are a normal part of public life; you’ll often see them on trains, cable cars, in…
19 May 2026
Taking your dog to Sweden: entry requirements from the EU and non-EU countries
Sweden is one of the easier countries to visit with a dog, provided you have the basics in order. Compared with Finland or the United Kingdom, it offers one welcome…
19 May 2026
Flying with a dog from Slovakia: Bratislava Airport and sensible alternatives
In recent months, the flight network from Bratislava Airport has expanded significantly. At first glance it feels like holiday destinations have become much easier…
31 March 2026
Traveling to Iceland with a dog: entry requirements and the return home
Iceland draws travelers with its volcanic terrain, waterfalls, geothermal areas and long drives across one of Europe’s most dramatic natural backdrops. But taking a…
9 June 2026
Kresaný roh in the High Tatras
After a stroll in the Belianske Tatras a few days earlier, it was time for an airier outing in the heart of the High Tatras. We set our sights on Kresaný roh, which…
13 January 2026
Climbing Kyrkja
On our journey through Norway, our wheels took us into Jotunheimen National Park. We turned off the main route and headed up the Leira valley to the Leirvassbu…
6 January 2026
Bodvattnet Nature Trail
The Kvarken Archipelago on Finland’s west coast is the kind of place that makes you slow down and really savour the nature around you. Silence and water, low…
6 January 2026
Travelling to Croatia with a dog: entry rules from the EU and non-EU countries
Croatia is one of the most popular destinations for travelling with a dog—whether you’re heading for the sea, a coastal road trip or the Biokovo mountains. Entry…
17 February 2026
Hike to Vošac with a dog: from Kotišina above the Makarska Riviera
Vošac (1421 m) is one of the most accessible peaks in the range above Makarska, yet in summer it can be brutally demanding – especially if you’re hiking with a dog.…
17 February 2026
Traveling to Bulgaria with a dog: entry rules from the EU and non‑EU countries
Bulgaria is a practical and often underrated destination for traveling with a dog. You’ll find the Black Sea coast, Sofia, Plovdiv, the Rila and Pirin mountains,…
28 May 2026
Taking a Dog to Russia: Entry Requirements and Returning Home
Russia is an enormous country with very different regions — from Moscow and St. Petersburg across the Urals and Siberia to the Far East, Kamchatka, Sakhalin and the…
28 May 2026
Travelling to Poland with a dog: entry requirements from the EU and non-EU countries
Poland is a practical, affordable destination for travelling with a dog. It has big cities, the Baltic Sea, the Masurian Lakes, the Tatras, national parks, historic…
28 May 2026
Traveling to Spain with a dog: entry requirements from the EU and non‑EU countries
Spain is one of those countries where traveling with a dog is relatively straightforward—especially if you’re arriving from another EU member state. That’s largely…
5 March 2026
The day before our flight: taking our dog to the vet instead of a calm drive to the airport
Not all the stress of flying with a dog comes down to tickets, the crate, or vet paperwork. Sometimes trouble shows up at the worst possible moment—literally a few…
25 June 2026
Travelling to Kosovo with a Dog: Entry Requirements and Returning Home
Kosovo isn’t an EU member state, yet for many travellers with a dog it’s close and very doable — especially by car from neighbouring Balkan countries or from…
4 June 2026
Traveling to Slovenia with a dog: entry requirements and returning home
Slovenia is one of those countries people often drive to with a dog. For many it’s a short break, a mountain trip, a lakeside holiday, or simply a transit country…
4 June 2026
Traveling to Latvia with a Dog: Entry Requirements and Returning Home
Latvia is a country people often travel to with a dog by car, ferry, or plane. For many, it’s part of a Baltic itinerary, a stop between Lithuania and Estonia, or a…
4 June 2026
Traveling to Lithuania with a dog: entry requirements and returning home
Lithuania draws visitors with historic Vilnius, its Baltic coast, the Curonian Spit and vast forest landscapes. For many, it’s part of a Baltic road trip or a…
4 June 2026
Traveling to Estonia with a Dog: Entry Requirements and Returning Home
Estonia is a country people often reach with a dog by car, ferry, or plane. For many, it’s part of a Baltic road trip, a longer journey in northern Europe, or a…
4 June 2026
Free ferries in Norway
Ferries are a natural part of Norway’s road network. For locals they’re everyday transport; for travellers they’re often an essential link when weaving through…
15 January 2026
Skrova: Lofoten from a Different Angle
After hiking up Ryten, we wake in the little town of Stamsund and decide to spend the day working our way toward Narvik. The forecast makes it clear there’s no…
15 January 2026
Taking your dog to Croatia: a complete guide to a stress-free holiday
Croatia has long been one of the most popular holiday destinations for Slovaks, Czechs and many other European travellers. It’s easy to reach by car, the sea is…
19 February 2026
Dugi Otok, Croatia
Packing and getting there It’s Monday in late June 2023 and we’re packing for our two week road trip through Croatia & Italy. The rough plan: a week by the sea on…
6 October 2024
Traveling to Serbia with a dog: entry and return requirements
Serbia is an easy country to reach by car and offers far more than a simple transit route through the Balkans to the south. You’ll find Belgrade, Novi Sad,…
31 May 2026
Traveling to Slovakia with a Dog: Entry rules from EU and non‑EU countries
Slovakia is a practical destination for traveling with a dog in the heart of Europe. You’ll find Bratislava, the Tatras, historic towns, castles, thermal baths,…
31 May 2026
Bringing your dog to the Czech Republic: entry requirements from the EU and non‑EU countries
The Czech Republic is one of Central Europe’s most appealing—and logistically easiest—destinations. Cities like Prague, Brno and Český Krumlov draw visitors for…
31 May 2026
Vatican with a dog: where you can and can’t go
The Vatican is a sovereign state, but it doesn’t make sense to treat a visit with a dog like a trip to Thailand or Australia. There are two reasons. First, for most…
31 May 2026
Taking your dog to Greece: entry rules from EU and non‑EU countries
Greece is one of Europe’s most popular holiday countries. The good news when traveling with a dog is that it’s an EU member state, so if you’re coming from another…
24 May 2026
Taking your dog to Albania: entry requirements and getting back home
Albania draws travelers with its mountains, coast, historic towns, and a travel experience that still feels a bit adventurous. You can absolutely go with a dog, and…
24 May 2026
Traveling to Georgia with a Dog: Entry Requirements and the Return Home
Georgia is a South Caucasus country with a vibrant capital, Tbilisi, mountain regions like Svaneti and Kazbegi, and the Black Sea around Batumi. Many people visit…
7 June 2026
Savin Kuk: A Laid-Back Ascent with Ibo
After long drives on our Balkan road trip, we treated ourselves to a much quieter day. We set our sights on Savin Kuk (2313 m) in the Durmitor range—an ascent the…
18 January 2026
Harøyburet: small hill, big surprises
We hiked up Harøyburet (156 m above sea level) during our Norway road trip, as we crossed the Nordøyane islands. It wasn’t on the itinerary or meant to be a big…
18 January 2026
Nový vrch in the Belianske Tatras
One quick note up front: This article describes an appealing mountain hike, but the destination lies inside a national park where leaving marked trails is…
11 January 2026
Romsdalseggen Ridge with a Dog
Romsdalseggen ridge is a famed mountain ridge and hiking route in Western Norway, sitting above the town of Åndalsnes in the Romsdal region. It’s a scenic traverse…
11 January 2026
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain: our experience
So far, we’ve used Madrid’s airport four times—once to fly out to Asunción in Paraguay, once arriving from Santa Cruz in Bolivia, and twice flying in and out of…
21 December 2025
What to see in Lisbon and its surroundings: 5-day itinerary
Lisbon is one of those cities where you can fit a lot into five days without constantly sitting in a car. The historic center, Belém’s landmarks, views of the…
30 May 2026
Traveling to Portugal with a dog: entry rules from the EU and non‑EU countries
Portugal is an appealing country on the Atlantic edge of Europe. You’ll find Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, surf beaches, inland mountains, Madeira and the Azores.…
30 May 2026
Taking a dog to North Macedonia: entry requirements and the return home
North Macedonia is a practical Balkan country for road trips and as a transit route to Greece, Albania or further into Southeast Europe. You’ll find Skopje, Lake…
30 May 2026
Banská Štiavnica: Slovakia’s historic mining icon — with a dog
Banská Štiavnica is one of Slovakia’s most beautiful historic towns — and a place where you can happily spend a day or weekend with a dog. The town has a rich…
23 May 2026
Traveling in the EU with a puppy: when is a valid rabies vaccination not required?
When you travel with a dog within the European Union, a simple rule applies: the dog must be microchipped, have a valid rabies vaccination, and carry the…
16 May 2026
Vápenná from Sološnica on bikes: an almost-winter climb with a dog
The plan was simple: get on the mountain bikes, bring Ibo along, and head out from Sološnica to a modest looking ridge above Čertova dolina that had caught our eye…
28 March 2026
Traveling to Andorra with a dog: entry requirements and practical rules
Andorra sits in the Pyrenees between Spain and France. Many visitors come for the mountains, hiking and skiing, or use it as a short stop when crossing northern…
27 June 2026
Traveling to Armenia with a dog: entry requirements and returning home
Armenia is a landlocked country in the South Caucasus with one of the world’s oldest Christian traditions—a land of monasteries, stone churches and cultural…
6 June 2026
Traveling to Northern Ireland with a Dog: Entry Requirements and Returning Home
Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom and sits on the northeastern side of the island of Ireland. Expect a dramatic Atlantic coast, historic cities such as…
6 June 2026
Cima di Terrarossa with a Dog
An early summer climb of Cima di Terrarossa (2,420 m) was one of those days that remind you why you love the mountains. The quiet of first light, a hint of winter…
17 January 2026
Kjeragbolten: Hiking Norway’s icon with a dog
Kjeragbolten is one of those places you know long before you ever set foot in Norway. The photo of a boulder jammed between two walls of rock, hanging a thousand…
10 January 2026
Leka Island
I picked most of the stops on our Norway road trip, but Iva also got to shape the plan. One of her additions was Leka Island. Honestly, we’d never even heard of it.…
10 January 2026
To Montenegro’s Roof with a Dog
Another day on our Montenegro road trip. At first light in the village of Vusanje, I set off for the country’s highest peak — Zla Kolata . Iva isn’t feeling well…
3 January 2026
Taking your dog to Bosnia and Herzegovina: entry requirements and returning home
For many travellers, Bosnia and Herzegovina is still a little off the radar, which only adds to its authenticity—mountains, canyons, historic towns like Mostar and…
7 February 2026
Taking your dog to Montenegro: entry requirements and the journey home
Montenegro is a very appealing destination for travelers with dogs—sea, mountains, fewer crowds, and relatively short drives from neighboring countries. Although…
7 February 2026
Montenegro: 9-day road trip from the Adriatic to Durmitor
Montenegro was made for a road trip—in a compact space it packs the Adriatic coast, historic towns, and high mountains. This route follows our 2023 journey by car…
4 April 2026
Sicily by car: 13-day itinerary from baroque Noto to Etna
Sicily is hard to fit into a single trip. There’s sea, volcanoes, Greek temples, baroque towns, fishing villages, long coastal roads, and places where the pace…
25 May 2026
Travelling to Great Britain with a dog: entry requirements from the EU, Northern Ireland, and non‑EU countries
Travelling to Great Britain with a dog is fairly straightforward, and dogs are a normal part of everyday life. As with any trip, though, you’ll need good planning…
18 May 2026
Traveling to France with a dog: entry rules from the EU and non‑EU countries
France is one of the easier countries to visit with a dog. As an EU member state, it follows the same basic rules as most European countries. That doesn’t mean…
9 March 2026
A complete guide to the Canary Islands with a dog
The Canary Islands are one of Europe’s favourite holiday destinations. Going to the Canaries with a dog, however, isn’t the obvious choice and takes more planning…
2 March 2026
Taking your dog to Belgium: entry rules from the EU and from non-EU countries
Belgium draws travelers with historic cities such as Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp, as well as an extensive cycling network, a North Sea coast, and plenty of…
8 June 2026
Traveling to Malta with a dog: entry requirements and returning home
Malta is a popular island nation in the Mediterranean, known for its historic towns, the sea, short distances and pleasant climate. For travel with a dog, the key…
1 June 2026
Traveling to Romania with a Dog: Entry Requirements and Returning Home
Romania is a large and diverse country, drawing travelers with its historic towns, the Carpathians, Transylvania, the Danube Delta, and the Black Sea coast. For…
1 June 2026
Veliko vrilo: A stop at the source of the Cetina River
On our way into Croatia, before boarding the ferry to the island of Dugi Otok, we made a quick early morning stop at one of inland Croatia’s best known natural…
19 January 2026
Vrelo Bune with a dog: crowds, bans, and commercialization
Just a few kilometers south of Mostar lies one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s best known natural and historical sights: Vrelo Bune, the source of the Buna River. This…
16 February 2026
Mostar with a dog: a practical guide to visiting the Old Bridge and the historic center
Mostar was the first city in Bosnia and Herzegovina I came to know in my youth. It grabbed me right away with its uniqueness, turbulent history, and the mix of…
16 February 2026
Traveling with a dog from the EU to the countries of the former Yugoslavia: a complete guide to entry requirements
The countries of the former Yugoslavia have long been among favorite holiday destinations for Slovaks and other EU travelers. While Croatia and Slovenia draw the…
9 February 2026
Overnight ferry from Poland to Sweden with a dog: our experience
Crossing from Poland to Sweden on an overnight ferry was the opening chapter of our summer loop through Scandinavia and the Baltics. We sailed with TT Line from the…
9 February 2026
Una Waterfalls with a dog: a quieter take on the Plitvice Lakes?
On the way back from the Makarska Riviera to Bratislava, we decided to liven up the journey home. We’d heard about the waterfalls on the River Una in Una National…
9 February 2026
Traveling to Finland with a dog: entry rules from the EU and from non‑EU countries
Finland is one of the easier countries to travel to with a dog if your paperwork is in order. That holds whether you’re coming from within the European Union or…
15 May 2026
Traveling to Italy with a dog: entry requirements from EU and non-EU countries
Italy is one of the easier countries to travel to with a dog. As a member of the European Union, it follows the same basic set of rules as most European nations.…
6 March 2026
Traveling to Austria with a dog: entry requirements from the EU and non-EU countries
Austria is a country many people visit with their dogs — for the Alps, lakes, cities like Vienna and Salzburg, or as part of a longer trip across Central Europe. As…
12 June 2026
Travelling to Ireland with a dog: entry requirements and returning home
Ireland is an island nation in the northwest of Europe, known for its green landscapes, dramatic Atlantic coastline, medieval castles and lively cities such as…
5 June 2026
Parking in Norway: apps, payments, and sleeping in your car
Parking in Norway is generally straightforward, but if you’re visiting this Nordic country for the first time, it can feel a little confusing at the start. The…
16 January 2026
Ålesund: Norway’s Art Nouveau icon
After days spent mostly in nature, we slept in and didn’t set off for Ålesund until the afternoon. We’re not aiming for a full city tour here—just a short stop to…
16 January 2026
Parking fines in Norway
Parking in Norway works, much like most things here, more or less without a hitch. It’s fairly straightforward, well signposted, digitised and, in most towns, runs…
16 January 2026
Værøya and the Håen Hike
On our road trip through Norway, we’ve made it to Bodø. This is where the next little adventure begins. We’re heading for the famous Lofoten archipelago, but unlike…
9 January 2026
Marmorslottet: A Marble Wonder of Northern Norway
Northern Norway offers countless natural wonders, yet some remain well off the main tourist trail. One of them is the Marmorslottet rapids—a marble gorge the river…
9 January 2026
Mangart with a Dog
Our goal is to climb Mount Mangart in the Julian Alps—this time with our dog, Ibo. From the moment we arrived in Slovenia, the weather has been on our side: clear,…
2 January 2026
Norway’s AutoPASS toll system: our experience
Norway is an ideal country for a road trip. Excellent roads, little traffic, jaw‑dropping scenery and infrastructure that works almost invisibly. That “invisibly,”…
6 February 2026
Travelling to Norway with a dog: paperwork isn’t everything!
This article isn’t here to give bad advice. Quite the opposite. It’s a confession, a look back at a mistake, and a warning for anyone planning to take a dog to…
6 February 2026
Dugi Otok: 7-day island stay without the crowds
Croatia is one of the easiest getaways from Slovakia, but this itinerary takes you well beyond the usual crowded beaches. We head to the island of Dugi Otok, where…
3 April 2026