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. It’s one of the few clearly recognisable summits you …
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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.
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 is where the river bursts straight out of a massive karst cave system …
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 cultures and religions you feel at every turn. The approach …
Lion Rock: hiking to the iconic peak above Hong Kong’s skyscrapers
Most people picture Hong Kong as an endless sea of skyscrapers, heavy traffic and streets that never slow down. Few realise that just a few bus stops from the centre, you can set off on a proper mountain hike with …
Morne Diablotins: A climb to Dominica’s highest peak in the heart of the Caribbean
Dominica is a relatively little-known island nation in the Caribbean. Many people even confuse it with the Dominican Republic. Those who do know it tend to picture volcanic beaches, waterfalls and hot springs. The island is green, wet and wild. …
Tenaru Falls in the Solomon Islands: A Pacific Gem
I’d heard about Tenaru Falls even before flying to the Solomon Islands. Information was scarce, the falls weren’t marked on the maps available at the time, and mentions popped up only occasionally on a few travel forums. Which, of course, …
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 port of Świnoujście in Poland to Trelleborg in Sweden — and of …
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 Park in Bosnia and Herzegovina more than once, but had …
Traveling with a dog from the EU to Bosnia and Herzegovina: what to know and how it works on the ground
Traveling the Balkans with a dog has its quirks, but most of the time it’s surprisingly simple—especially if you’re well prepared for the logistics. Bosnia and Herzegovina is still a bit of an unknown for many travelers, and all the …
Travelling from the EU to Montenegro with a dog: what to know and how it works in practice
Travelling around the Balkans with a dog is surprisingly straightforward—at least at first glance. Montenegro is particularly appealing for travellers with a dog: the sea, mountains, fewer crowds and relatively short drives. It isn’t an EU member state, though, which …