Flying with a dog in the baggage hold is always a bit more stressful than traveling with a dog in the cabin—or without one at all. And while most flights end without a hitch, there’s one scenario that worries almost …
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 …
In-cabin dog carrier: how to choose the right one
If your dog meets the airline’s weight and size limits, your dog can travel with you in the airplane cabin. In that case, choosing the right carrier is just as important as for travel in the airplane hold—the criteria are …
Dog crate for the aircraft hold: how to choose the right type and key things to remember
When your dog flies in the aircraft hold, the crate becomes their temporary home. It’s the space where they’ll spend a few hours without your direct supervision. That’s why choosing the right one is one of the most important steps …
Flying with a Dog: Policies of Major Airlines
Flying with a dog is more common than it used to be, but each airline’s rules aren’t identical. The details matter — your dog’s weight, the size of the carrier, aircraft type, any connections, and the destination country. Below you’ll …
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, …
Helsinki–Tallinn by ferry with a dog
We crossed from Finland to Estonia by ferry at the end of summer 2024 during our road trip through Scandinavia and the Baltics, with our dog Ibo along for the ride. The Helsinki–Tallinn route is one of the most common …