We are getting ready to go away for the winter again this year. This will be our 3rd winter in beautiful and sunny Spain and we are getting quite good at getting organized and packing for us and our dog Amy Lou. First of all, if you go to your destination like us, by plane,…
Category: Travelling with a dog
The single most question I am asked is: What to wear in winter on the costa del sol?
We have been in the south of Spain since October 28 and the weather has just been fantastic. We only had a handful of overcast days and hardly any rain. Temperature ranged from 18 to 24C on average. Quite pleasant for walking, hiking, biking and sitting on a terrace, sipping wine and watching the world…
Home is where friends are. Part 1 of the advantages of going to the same destination.
(Amy Lou and Perri her best friend in Spain) Six months away is a long time. It is a totally different experience than going on a 2 or 3 week trip. When you are spending so much time away, going to the same destination has many advantages. For us, coming back to Spain immediately felt…
Last post about our six month experience in Spain.
Photo: Nerja, Spain Six months away from home is a long time, but for us, it felt like we actually were home in Spain. It is easy for a Canadian to feel at home in Spain because it is very easy going and the people are similar to Canadians in many ways. Here are the…
Amy Lou’s perspective on 6 months in Spain
Hi, it’s me Amy Lou, the Super Model of la Costa del Sol! Ha Ha! That is what my mom calls me because I am the most photographed dog in Spain with my stylish sun glasses. My mom and dad brought me with them to Spain for the winter and I was nervous at first…
Road trip to Barcelona: Should you drive or fly within Spain?
The nice thing about Spain and Europe in general is that if you drive half hour in any direction you are bound to meet a village, town or city to explore and discover. The land is populated by quaint white-washed villages called in Spain, Pueblo Blancos, beautiful seaside towns along the coast, spectacular mountain villages…
Deadly diseases your dog can contract while traveling abroad
Our sweet little Amy Lou is very precious to us. We don’t have children so, she is like a child to us. When we embarked on this six month journey abroad we did our research, ensured we could take her with us, read everything we could on how to travel with a small dog and…
Madrid and driving on Spain highways
Madrid and driving on Spain highways We are just back from a great 3 days getaway in Madrid. Here are our tips and notes which you might find interesting or helpful if you plan to go someday. We drove from the costa del sol on highway A4 and it took us 6 hours including 2…
Flying with a dog
Please see my updated page on Flying and Travelling with a dog! https://tworetiredcanadiansinspain.com/travelling-with-a-dog/
Requirements for bringing our dog to Spain, an unnecessary ordeal.
We think of ourselves as informed and organised people. We like to research before making decisions and any plans. Before deciding on this long-term destination, we ensured that our small dog could come with us. Six months is a long time and we would never think about going away for that long without our little…
Two Retired Canadians & a Dog in Spain 