These days, traveling by car with our dog is second nature. It wasn’t like that at the start. As with most things dog-related, what mattered most was patience, a gradual introduction, and adapting to the needs of the individual dog. …
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IBO GUIDE is a travel guide and advisory resource for anyone who wants to travel authentically — with or without a dog. We share our real-world experience of traveling with a dog, road trips, hiking, and exploring cities and countries we know first-hand.
We help plan trips, sort out paperwork, choose routes, and create tailor-made itineraries.
Taking your dog on a ferry
Ferry travel can be very practical when you’re on the move with a dog, but it’s also one of the least intuitive modes of transport. A ferry isn’t just a boat instead of a bridge. For a dog, it’s often …
Flying with your dog: a complete guide to cabin and hold travel
Heading off to a dream destination but don’t want to leave your dog at home or in a kennel? Bring them along. Flying with a dog can sound mysterious and daunting, but today it’s relatively straightforward. You will, however, need …
Traveling with a Dog: Podcast for Dobrodruh.sk
If you have been wondering whether it is really possible to travel with a dog properly — not just around your area, but far beyond your home country — this podcast is for you. We joined a podcast hosted by …
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 parks and natural areas well-suited to dog-friendly outings. It’s easy to reach from …
Traveling to Kazakhstan with a dog: entry requirements and returning home
Kazakhstan draws travelers with grand mountain scenery around Almaty, canyons, lakes, steppe landscapes, and the modern capital Astana. If you’re traveling with a dog, it’s appealing for its space, natural areas, and road‑trip potential—but it also demands solid planning for …
Traveling to China with a dog: entry requirements and returning home
China is an enormous, diverse country with thousands of years of history, monumental cities like Beijing and Shanghai, mountain landscapes, tea regions, and a vibrant modern culture. If you’re traveling with a dog, solid preparation before you fly is essential—entry …
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 as a stand-alone destination or as part of longer overland journeys between Europe and …
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 landmarks. Many visitors come for Yerevan, the mountain landscapes and ancient sacred sites scattered across the …
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 Belfast and Derry, and handy transit routes around the island. For travelers …
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 Dublin, Cork and Galway. For travellers with a dog, there’s one key point to keep …
Traveling to South Korea with a Dog: Entry Requirements and Returning Home
South Korea is a modern, densely populated country in East Asia with developed infrastructure, vibrant cities like Seoul and Busan, and nature ranging from mountain national parks to the coast. If you’re traveling with a dog, you’ll need a microchip, …
Traveling to the Philippines with a Dog: Entry Requirements and the Return Home
The Philippines is an island nation in Southeast Asia with more than 7,000 islands, a tropical climate, and a dense network of flights. Travelers visit year-round from all over the world. If you’re traveling with a dog, it’s important to …