St Vitus Cathedral in Prague is a fantastic Gothic cathedral that dominates the skyline of Prague Castle. The cathedral is visible from most of the city, with its distinctive spires poking out above the castle. Visitors to the cathedral need to purchase a ticket for entry. However, it is free to have a look around…
Buda Castle in Budapest is on the west bank of the Danube in the Castle Quarter. Here, you will find palace courtyards, gardens, viewpoints, and historic landmarks. Much of the district is free to wander, while museums and attractions such as Matthias Church charge an entry fee. Buda Castle is one of my favourite places…
City Park in Budapest is home to Heroes’ Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, museums, a lake, a seasonal ice rink, and several places to walk, eat, and relax. The park also offers many refreshment options, including small cafes and some Hungarian restaurants. Most of these have outdoor seating and are thus dog-friendly. The…
Archers Island in Prague is a lovely place to go for a wander or to sit and relax. It has three names: Archers Island, Shooters Island and Střelecký Island. For me, it is a great location for a dog walk; many others have the same idea too. The island has been in the movies; Amadeus,…
Budapest is the capital of Hungary and is a pretty dog-friendly city. It has many options for pet-friendly places to stay, dine out and do things. We never got bored, and the dog walking routes we took were beautiful and interesting. We have visited the city many times with Henry and found it to be…
Ross-on-Wye is a town in Herefordshire with some interesting things to do, and it’s dog-friendly. It’s also an ideal base camp for a holiday in rural Herefordshire. It is near the Wye Valley National Landscape and the Forest of Dean. One of the great times to visit is August Bank Holiday weekend, when it hosts…
České Budějovice, a city in the South Bohemia region of the Czech Republic, is a lovely place to visit. There are quite a few things to do while visiting České Budějovice. It is also the home of Budvar, the Czech Budweiser beer; thus, lots of bars and restaurants serve it on draught. České Budějovice is…
Bran Castle is one of many nice castles to visit in the Transylvania region of Romania and is a great day out. The castle is more commonly known as Dracula’s Castle and is popular with fans of Count Dracula. It’s a great place for sightseeing and to take some beautiful pictures of the castle and…
Some great restaurants serving traditional Czech Food in Prague. Also details of the great beer and cuisine of the Czech Republic,
One of the best castles in the world and certainly the biggest.
On the castle side of the river in Prague, known as the lesser town, or Malá Strana, is the beautiful baroque St Nicholas Church. I really enjoyed visiting St Nicholas Church, which is one of many to choose from in the city. St Nicholas Church is in a pleasant square with many bars and restaurants…
Lewes is a pleasant town in East Sussex and home to the dog-friendly White Hart Hotel. Our visit to Lewes in East Sussex was a launchpad for the ferry trip to Dieppe in France. We were only staying for a night at the dog-friendly White Hart Hotel. It is a rather delightful town with plenty…
There are many local places to visit on a day trip from Brasov, making the city a great base camp for exploring Romania. Most of my day trips from Brasov have been by train and, more often than not, have taken under 2 hours each way. Some trips are available for organised tours; others require…
There are many options for drinking or dining out in Cesky Krumlov, including hospitable pubs, bars, and restaurants. Many serve traditional Czech or Bohemian cuisine, which is delicious. There are also some international restaurants, including Thai, Chinese and kebab shops. Dining out in Cesky Krumlov is rather good value, especially compared to countries like the…
The Lesser Town Bridge Towers in Prague are rather nice to look at, but even better to climb for the views. The towers are also known as Malostranské mostecké věže. They built the two towers in two distinct styles. They are both connected by a gate. The gate is the entrance to the Lesser Town…
Prague Medieval Tavern is the oldest pub in the city and is a great place to visit for a medieval banquet. The medieval banquet is a great night out in the city and is great fun. The tavern is said to be the oldest continuously open pub in Prague and looks good for it. We…
A relaxing day at an impressive spa in Hungary
A fantastic place to visit if you like picturesque places, nature, adventure activities and hiking.