Travel is always better when Tilly comes along. And by better, we mean slightly more chaotic, significantly more fun, and occasionally centered around finding the nearest patch of grass.
This dog friendly travel page is for the people who are not about to make eye contact with their dog while packing and then just… leave them behind. Could not be us.
Here you will find our go to dog friendly travel guides, pet friendly trips, and road trip adventures for fellow “the dog is coming, figure it out” travelers. Think scenic drives, small towns, dog friendly trails, and places where your pup is not just tolerated, but treated like the main character.
We share the spots that actually make traveling with a dog easier. Real pet friendly accommodations, outdoor adventures your dog will love, and destinations that do not require a 17 step logistical plan just to grab dinner.
You will also get honest tips, lessons learned, and proof that traveling with a dog is a little unpredictable, mildly unhinged, and absolutely worth it.
Everything We Learned (So You Don’t Have To) If you’ve ever looked at a map of the Pacific Northwest and thought, “There has to be a cooler way to get there than sitting in traffic behind an RV for six hours,” allow us to
We Took Tilly to Vancouver Island and Lived to Tell About It Welcome back, friends. Grab your iced coffee, sit down, and prepare yourself for a six-day fever dream involving seaplanes, e-bikes, one extremely opinionated brindled bratwurst (our pitbull/dachshund mix), and a wolf lore
How To Survive Firework Season With A Dog I used to think I had one of those dogs. You know the type. The dog that hears a firework and barely lifts their head. The dog whose owner smugly says, “Oh, fireworks don’t bother him.”
Redwoods, Ice, Elk, and a Dog’s First Flight This website contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase through links on this site, at no extra cost to you. From Bandon, we headed south toward the Redwoods, making a stop at
Newport to Bandon, OR Newport to Bandon The Stretch That Tested Our Patience and Then Won Us Back This website contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase through links on this site, at no extra cost to you. Newport should
Scenic Views and a Required Stop for Cheese This website contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase through links on this site, at no extra cost to you. We left Cannon Beach and headed south toward Newport with no rush
A Perfect Dog-Friendly Getaway That Will Humble You This website contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase through links on this site, at no extra cost to you. Cannon Beach feels easy in the best way. It is close enough
Oregon Coast Itinerary The Oregon Coast Road Trip You Can Do All at Once… or One Perfect Stop at a Time If you’re looking for an Oregon Coast Road Trip that includes: Welcome. You’re in the right place. This trip started in Tacoma and
Alaska Road Trip Alaska Roadtrip with Anxiety and a Very Good Dog Alaska is giant! Like “how is this still the same state?” giant. And while so much of Alaska requires boats, planes, trains, or a very healthy trust in small aircraft, we decided
This website contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase through links on this site, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Traveling with dogs is equal parts joy, logistics, and discovering brand
Orcas Island Two Girls, One Dog, and a Few Questionable Ferry Horns In the Pacific Northwest, we’re spoiled with things like mountains, rain that doubles as a personality trait, and the magical San Juan Islands, a cluster of ridiculously charming islands tucked between Washington
Two Girls, One Pit-Weenie and a Bavarian Snow Globe Nothing says “I love the holidays, but I also desperately need a break from humanity” like a quick pre-Thanksgiving escape to Leavenworth. Kira and I decided we needed a little mental reset before turkey day
