Category: Travel Tips
Checklists, packing guides, planning tips, and travel resources.
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Beech Mountain With a Dog: Our Family’s Favorite North Carolina Escape
On our June 2026 Beech Mountain trip, the rental’s deck was one of our favorite places to spend time. We could sit outside during the day, enjoy the mountain setting, and have Angel with us without needing an outing planned…
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Dog-Friendly Day Trips From Summerville, SC
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Mountain Cabin Vacation Planning Checklist: What We Do Before Leaving Home
Planning a mountain cabin vacation is one of our favorite ways to slow down and enjoy a family getaway with our Miniature Schnauzer, Angel. We love the combination of mountain scenery, a comfortable place to settle in, and enough space…
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25 Practical Travel Gifts for Families Who Love Road Trips and Getaways
We’ve received plenty of gifts over the years, but the travel-related ones that stand out are usually the practical things we end up using again and again. One of the best examples is my Thule backpack. It was given to…
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15 Practical Gift Ideas for Dog Lovers Who Travel With Their Dogs
Buying a gift for someone who loves their dog can be easy. Buying one they’ll actually use is a little harder. When we think about gifts for dog owners, we tend to come back to the same question: would this…
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Dog Hiking Gear Checklist: What We Pack for Trails With Our Schnauzer
Hiking with Angel has taught us that the most useful trail gear isn’t necessarily the gear we use on every hike. It’s the gear that gives us options when the trail doesn’t go exactly as expected. Sometimes Angel walks most…
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Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Oconee County, SC With Our Schnauzer
Oconee County ended up being one of those trips where Angel could be part of almost everything we wanted to do. We stayed in a Vrbo on Lake Keowee and used it as our home base while we explored waterfalls,…
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Our Home Grooming Routine for a Traveling Miniature Schnauzer
Traveling with our Miniature Schnauzer, Angel, has taught us that preparing for a successful trip starts long before we load the SUV or hook up our travel trailer. One of the most important parts of that preparation is making sure…
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Our Favorite Travel Apps for Family and Dog-Friendly Adventures
Travel planning became much easier for our family when we stopped expecting one app to organize every part of a trip. Instead, we began using a few different apps for the jobs they handle well. When we’re planning a mountain…
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Common Travel Mistakes Dog Owners Make and How to Avoid Them
Traveling with our Miniature Schnauzer has taught us that small oversights can create some of the biggest travel problems. A forgotten leash, medication packed where we cannot reach it, an unclear pet policy, or an itinerary built around a place…