For years, Vienna Airport has been our main jumping-off point for most trips. It’s easy for us to reach and has a broad network of connections. For traveling with a dog, it’s one of those airports where things tend to …
Taking your dog on a ferry
Ferry travel can be very practical when you’re on the move with a dog, but it’s also one of the least intuitive modes of transport. A ferry isn’t just a boat instead of a bridge. For a dog, it’s often …
Travel gear
Traveling and taking longer trips with a dog eventually makes it clear that spontaneity has its limits — being responsible means preparing. Our packing list didn’t appear overnight; it grew out of experience, real situations, and the little problems we …
Pros and cons of traveling with a dog
For many people, traveling with a dog feels natural; for others, it’s unthinkable or—at best—a major complication that can reshape a holiday or weekend away. The truth is, a dog is neither purely a “bonus” nor simply a “problem”—it’s a …
Kresaný roh in the High Tatras
After a stroll in the Belianske Tatras a few days earlier, it was time for an airier outing in the heart of the High Tatras. We set our sights on Kresaný roh, which rises above Veľká studená dolina. We start …
Nový vrch in the Belianske Tatras
One quick note up front: This article describes an appealing mountain hike, but the destination lies inside a national park where leaving marked trails is prohibited. Dogs are not allowed here at all. Following our route could result in a …
Romsdalseggen Ridge with a Dog
Romsdalseggen ridge is a famed mountain ridge and hiking route in Western Norway, sitting above the town of Åndalsnes in the Romsdal region. It’s a scenic traverse with dramatic views over fjords, valleys, and the peaks of the Romsdal Alps. …
Kjeragbolten: Hiking Norway’s icon with a dog
Kjeragbolten is one of those places you know long before you ever set foot in Norway. The photo of a boulder jammed between two walls of rock, hanging a thousand metres above a fjord, has travelled the world and become …
Leka Island
I picked most of the stops on our Norway road trip, but Iva also got to shape the plan. One of her additions was Leka Island. Honestly, we’d never even heard of it. So it was all the more surprising …
Værøya and the Håen Hike
On our road trip through Norway, we’ve made it to Bodø. This is where the next little adventure begins. We’re heading for the famous Lofoten archipelago, but unlike most visitors we plan to start with one of its lesser-known islands—Værøya. …