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Dog friendly travel in Europe

European Adventures for Cultural Travelers (and their dogs)

GenX travel couple

This Is Your Sign to Explore Europe!

I’m Jeanne, a New York Times best-selling author who has spent years living, traveling, and writing from my home in rural southwest Germany.

As a Gen-Xer with wanderlust, I’m feeling the need to see and do as much as I can, while I can! So I’m soaking up the glorious, historical, beautiful hidden gems in Europe (with husband and dog in tow), and sharing photos, history, city guides, itineraries, and travel tips with you.

I hope you find inspiration and motivation here to do the things you’ve always wanted to do. Don’t wait for some day, because “some day” is now!

START HERE!

Click one of the images below to explore European destinations and city guides; attractions like castles or Christmas markets; or learn about how you can travel to and within Europe with your dog!

A beautiful church on a cliffside in Ravello Italy, a popular European destination

European Destinations

The blue and gold mosaic ceiling of Aachen Cathedral in Germany, and amazing and popular attraction

Attractions

European Adventures with a dog

Dog Travel

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