I loved the idea of this adapter, and eagerly screwed it on to a handy bottle of Arrowhead bottled water as soon as it arrived. For the life of me, I can’t make it work well. You’re supposed to turn the bottle over and hold it vertically, with the top unscrewed as little as possible (while still allowing sufficient water through).… Read the rest
Published in 2003, this book is very useful but it’s starting to show its age. Be sure to double check the entry requirements for the countries you’re traveling to, and don’t be surprised if you need to get updated contact information.… Read the rest
Since this blog focuses on traveling with a small dog, I’ve only provided you with a guide that sets out the main U.S. airlines’ policies for in-cabin pets. That’s how I travel with Chloe, and how I suspect most of you travel with your small dogs.… Read the rest
Wouldn’t you think I would have found this already? But no — my college roommate had to tell me about Dog Fun, a really great directory of dog parks across the U.S., and in Canada too (plus a couple of hits in Australia and Belgium).… Read the rest
Metro operates bus (MetroBus) and light rail (MetroLink) systems in and around St. Louis, MO. Only service animals are allowed on Metro’s buses and trains.
Madison County Transit (or “MCT”), operates a bus system in Madison County, IL, located to the northeast of St.… Read the rest
These clever tags either hang over your hotel room door knob or slide into the slots of front- or top-facing electronic locks, and tell housekeeping to pass over your room because your dog is inside (or to come in because your dog is out).… Read the rest
I don’t need another dog walking bag — I’m happy with my OllyDog Walker and my Walker Arm Gusset — but I’m a sucker for dog gear, so I bought the Outward Hound Hook-Anywhere Leash Bag anyway. I’m glad I did — it’s a nice alternative to the Arm Gusset, and it’s well-made and well-designed.… Read the rest
Visiting the northern Brittany coast sounds completely delightful — Mont St. Michel, Paimpol, the pink granite coast — but several recent articles have revealed serious problems with Brittany’s northern beaches, especially in the Côtes-d’Armor department. Algae, washing up on shore and decaying, has made some beaches perilous:
Harmless while in water, the algae form dangerous gases — notably hydrogen sulfide, with its characteristic rotten-egg smell — when they wash up on land and decay.… Read the rest
I’ve just added the new Chuckit! Mini Launcher to Chloe’s travel packing list. She’s devoted to her old Mini Launcher, but the new one is about seven inches shorter, and will pack more conveniently in her suitcase. It would also fit more comfortably into a backpack or messenger bag.… Read the rest
I write this on behalf of my husband, who loves Thai food (I am deathly allergic to nuts, so no Thai restaurants for me, alas). Our neighborhood has two Thai restaurants, and the one my husband prefers is Samui Thai.… Read the rest
