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 visitors, the Vatican is accessible only one way—on …
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Ideas for getting outside, from island stays and waterfall walks to bike rides and mountain hikes—many suitable for trips with a dog.
These are first-hand guides with honest impressions and useful tips on access, timing, conditions, and pet travel where it matters.
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 Tagus—and just beyond the city limits, Sintra, the Atlantic, and the …
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 slows on its own. This 13‑day Sicily road trip is a loop starting and …
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 mining past, a handsome center, narrow lanes, viewpoints, reservoirs …
From Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Roboré: Jesuit missions and waterfall swims
Eastern Bolivia is often overlooked. Most travelers head for the Andes, the Salar de Uyuni or the Amazon. Yet the lowlands around Santa Cruz hide places that feel completely different—quieter, more authentic, and refreshingly free of crowds. This multi-day road …
Nairobi on a layover: Head into the city or stay at the airport?
We touched down in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, en route from Vienna to Pemba in Mozambique. With just under a day to change planes, we’d sketched out a fairly ambitious plan before we arrived. We didn’t know the local logistics, plenty …
Sri Lanka: 13-day road trip from tea plantations to safari
Sri Lanka is one of Asia’s most diverse destinations. On this relatively small island, tropical jungle, tea plantations, beautiful beaches, historic sites, and abundant wildlife all meet. This route is based on our own experience and shows Sri Lanka as …
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 with our dog Ibo. In just a few days you’ll go from …
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 we slow the pace and spend a week in the calm …
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 to reach. More routes, more options, more flexibility. But if you’re traveling with a dog—especially by …