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Across the Globe Pet led Adventures One Dog. Five Cats. Endless Adventures... Calm at Home , Feral on the Road a Brown and white dog in a harness standing on rocks, overlooking turquoise water pools and palm trees during a pet-led adventure. Brown and white dog with ball lying on sand next to an orange and white cat in a harness, enjoying a sunny desert dune adventure together. Woman paddling a kayak with her brown and white dog in a red life jacket, looking out over the turquoise ocean during a pet-led journey.
Illustration of a dog and cat duo with backpacks, representing pet-led travel and adventures.

Pet travel & Adventures

Detailed cat tree illustration with platforms and cozy bedding.

Indoor
Cat Life

Dog kong toy and leash icon, symbolizing pet training, play, and mental stimulation.

Training & Enrichment

Minimal line-art icon of a human hand gently holding a paw, symbolizing stray animal care and advocacy.

Rescue &
Advocacy

Hand-drawn harness and collapsible bowl, showcasing recommended gear for pet travel and hikes.

Gear We
Trust & Love

PAWSTINATIONS

Relocations, road trips, and everything in between...

Carmen and Marty standing in a tulip field in front of endless rows of bright red and orange tulips.
Outline map of the Netherlands with paw markers in the north and west.

Netherlands

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Carmen and Marty sitting on a desert dune at sunset.
Outline map of the United Arab Emirates with paw markers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

United Arab Emirates

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Black-and-white cat on a leash sitting confidently on coastal rocks near the tidal pools of the South African South Coast.
Outline map of South Africa with paw markers near Cape Town and another near the central region.

South Africa

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Marty sitting beside the Zinneke Pis dog statue on a cobblestone street in Brussels.
Outline map of Belgium with paw markers in the west and central regions.

Belgium

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Pawprints across borders

Our pets don’t just travel with us — they lead the way.

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South Africa

July 2016
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Spain

December 2018
Flag of the Netherlands
Netehrlands

April 2019
Flag of Belgium
Belgium

August 2021
Flag of France
France

May 2022
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Germany

June 2022
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Luxembourg

July 2022
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Dubai

August 2022
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Portugal

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PET TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

A few practical picks that always earn a spot in our bags.

Blue European Union pet passport with dog photo on cover
Blue collapsible portable pet water bottle with black drinking bowl
Adventure Grey Tractive GPS dog tracker with orange protective edges.
Bright orange pet first aid kit with handle and white cross symbol
Teal Ruffwear dog harness with front and back leash clips
Brown and black mesh travel cat backpack with side pockets
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HI, I’M Carmen!

A law graduate turned expat traveler, building a life across continents with one adventurous dog and five rescue cats. What began as simply moving countries for work grew into a lifestyle of pet-led journeys — from international relocations and scenic road trips to the cozy chaos of our home life.

Through Pawstination, I share real stories, practical resources, and inspiration for making pets the heart of every journey. Because in our world, pets don’t just come along — they lead the way.

Carmen Cunningham

Carmen Marty Mountain Adventure Ginger and white cat wearing a blue harness lying on green grass outdoors Brown and white blind cat sitting indoors beside a white orchid