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 …
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Plan European trips that work with a dog in tow. Find country entry requirements, practical transport advice, and low-crowd itineraries across coasts, cities and mountains.
Expect straightforward guides based on real journeys: flying with pets from Central Europe, road-trip ideas like Croatia’s Dugi Otok, and on-trail notes from Slovakia and beyond.
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 Norway. Our dog Ibo was prepared for the trip …
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. The plan was simple: see for ourselves if the myths about Poloniny’s pitch‑black night …
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 northern Sweden. The goal was simple: let the dog stretch its legs …
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 sights. We were headed to the source of the Cetina River, specifically …
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 map promised would be much easier thanks to a …
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 hike—more of a spur-of-the-moment detour. After long hours in …
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 still hanging on in late June, and the company …
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 issue isn’t so much a shortage of spaces as the way you pay …
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 break up the rhythm of a road trip that, …










