An EU Pet Passport for a dog from outside the EU? Is it even possible—and does it make sense? This question comes up more often than you might think. And the answer isn’t entirely straightforward. Traveling with a dog between …
With a Dog
Planning a trip with your dog? Find practical, experience-based advice: country entry requirements, what to expect when flying with a pet, and ideas for quieter routes and itineraries that work well with four-legged travel.
From Dugi Otok without the crowds to mountain bike climbs in the Little Carpathians, our stories come from real trips with our dog Ibo. Use them to choose destinations, understand the paperwork, and travel comfortably with your companion.
BorderCooler®: Travel with your dog—no surprises
One missing stamp and you won’t be allowed to cross the border with your dog. They’ll just turn you back—no discussion. That’s exactly what BorderCooler® is for. Planning a holiday with your four-legged companion? BorderCooler® is a smart tool that …
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 …
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 …
Vápenná from Sološnica on bikes: an almost-winter climb with a dog
The plan was simple: get on the mountain bikes, bring Ibo along, and head out from Sološnica to a modest-looking ridge above Čertova dolina that had caught our eye on the map. No big ambitions, no pressure to reach the …
Traveling to France with a dog: entry rules from the EU and non‑EU countries
France is one of the easier countries to visit with a dog. As an EU member state, it follows the same basic rules as most European countries. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing to arrange. To travel to France with a …
Traveling to Italy with a dog: entry requirements from EU and non-EU countries
Italy is one of the easier countries to travel to with a dog. As a member of the European Union, it follows the same basic set of rules as most European nations. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing to take care …
Traveling to Spain with a dog: entry requirements from the EU and non‑EU countries
Spain is one of those countries where traveling with a dog is relatively straightforward—especially if you’re arriving from another EU member state. That’s largely because pet travel rules are harmonized across the European Union. Even so, it helps to know …










