Pet friendly travel options are increasing in Finland
Last weekend, I finally had the chance to visit Matka Travel Fair (Matkamessut) again, a travel fair where I was an exhibitor for so many years. I’ll admit, I felt a bit nostalgic… and slightly sad to see it was much smaller than I remembered (5 years ago). Some countries that used to be really […]
Amadeus Travel Trends 2026 #1 is, pinch me, Pet-first 🧡
The world’s leading travel technology provider which operates the largest global distribution system (GDS) in the travel industry, connecting airlines, hotels, and travel agencies across the world, has recently released their travel trends for 2026, and their number one trend is a true game-changer.They call it the Pawprint Economy. The Pawprint Economy is the idea […]
Finland has the most pet friendly trains in Europe
I’ve traveled multiple times, both in winter and summer, with my two cats and a dog, and VR and its staff has always been excellent. Animal companions are welcome on all VR trains and night trains offer designated pet cabins equipped with a bowl and water, while daytime travel includes specific wagons where pets are […]
Stockholm-Madrid by train in just 21h 🤯
This will be possible by 2030. I’ve been following this topic closely because it’s not just about faster European train travel, it could also transform pet travel. Currently, driving from Stockholm to Madrid means covering about 3145 km, while the train route is slightly shorter at 2593 km. Today, that journey usually takes several train […]
Forget baby strollers, it’s a pet carrier world now
According to the latest data, in Catalonia (where I am from) there are already TWICE as many pets as babies. And this is nothing unique but a global trend that will surely push forward the future of how we travel. Catalonia, which currently has a population of a bit more than 8M inhabitants, has officially […]
They are pet friendly but not pet inclusive
In the tourism sector, many businesses label themselves as pet friendly, but only a few have taken the bold step to be truly pet inclusive. So, what’s the difference? Pet Friendly: Offers basic accommodations for pets, such as allowing them in the rooms but not in common spaces. It usually comes with conditions (size, breed […]
First European airline (on trial) allowing large-size dogs in cabin
Honey is 15kg and Moka is 25kg and this morning, they flew for the first time ever, not in cargo, but where they belong, next to their family. Something that was just not possible to ask for. A dream for many of us. No guiding dogs or service dogs status required. One of them is […]
Italy is piloting pet “friendlier” flights
When there is a will, there is a way 💚🤍❤️ Tomorrow ITA Airways (before Alitalia) will operate its first ever +10kg pet in cabin flight. Medium size dogs will fly in cabin without a pet carrier (pinch me is this even real?!) We are in such exciting times, where Italy is proving to the world […]
Dog Parking vs. Dog Trolleys, Finland’s supermarket paradox
It always fascinates me how Finland, among Europe’s most pet friendly countries, can be so polarized on everyday things like supermarket visits. While one major chain still offers “dog parking” outside its stores, nobody really uses, the other one has taken a different route, introducing since 2023 “koirakärry” in selected locations. The koirakärry is a […]