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. …
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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.
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 …
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,” however, can trip visitors up—especially when it comes to the toll system. This article is based on …
Quilotoa Lagoon without acclimatization: a disaster
Our very first experience with altitude in the Andes came sooner than we would have liked: a trip to Quilotoa Lagoon in Ecuador. We set out the very next day after arriving in Quito. In hindsight, not our best idea. …
Pasochoa: Ecuador’s trekking starter pack
During our time in Ecuador we packed in a bit of everything—travel days, waterfalls, beaches, short outings, and plenty of local culture. But a proper mountain trek kept slipping through our fingers. So the day before our flight home, we …
Paso de Jama Pass: crossing by car from Argentina to Chile
After a relaxed, fascinating morning on Salinas Grandes, we continue west. About 350 kilometers of completely unknown country lie ahead. On the map it looks straightforward—a winding line from Argentina into Chile, all the way to San Pedro de Atacama. …