Hey! I’m Lora – full-time traveler, digital entrepreneur, and dog mom to Puglo, my hilarious jet-setting pug who’s already been to 11 countries across 4 continents.
I’ve been traveling solo since 2009 and living the digital nomad lifestyle since 2018, working online while slow traveling through places like Bali, Mexico, Colombia, and Thailand. But everything changed when I adopted Puglo.
Suddenly, I wasn’t just planning around Wi-Fi and co-working spaces. I was searching for dog-friendly cafes, flights that allow cabin pets, and green spaces for his zoomies. It made travel more complex, but also way more rewarding.
Now, I help other pet parents navigate the nomad lifestyle with their dogs in tow.
Because yes, it is possible to live a life of freedom and adventure with your pup by your side. You just need the right info, tools, and a little support (plus snacks…always snacks).
On this website and my travel dog community, I share dog-friendly destination guides, pet travel tips, and the real-life ups and downs of traveling full-time with a dog.
Whether you’re planning a temporary escape or building a location-independent life with your dog, I’m here to show you that you don’t have to choose between travel and your dog. You can have both.
I know it can feel overwhelming figuring out where to start—especially when you’re not just planning for yourself, but for your pup too. That’s exactly why I created this website and community.
Here, you’ll find practical advice, real stories, and resources to help you create a freedom-based lifestyle with your dog by your side.
What you’ll find on this website:
- How to find remote work or build an online business from scratch
- Step-by-step guides for traveling internationally with your dog
- Flight tips, airline policies, and how to fly in-cabin with a pet
- Destination guides for pet-friendly cities around the world
- Dog-friendly hotels, cafes, beaches, and hikes we’ve personally explored
- How to make friends and build community as a solo nomad with a dog
- Packing lists and gear recommendations for you and your pup
- Mindset shifts to help you finally say YES to the life you want
I’ve been traveling solo for 16 years, and full-time with my dog for the last two across four continents and over a dozen countries.
I’ve figured out the systems, the hacks, and the heart-work it takes to build a life of freedom with your dog along for the ride.
There’s nothing special about me – just someone who said yes to her dreams and kept going, even when it felt scary.
If you’re feeling that nudge too, this is your sign to go for it.
My story (the long version)
Where I’m From
I was raised on a giant rock in the Atlantic Ocean (Newfoundland!)
Growing up in the wilderness, I spent a lot of time exploring and going on outdoor adventures. But I always daydreamed about traveling the world. I would print out maps and fantasize about visiting far-flung countries.
My first solo trip
When I was 19 years old, I decided to move to Dublin, Ireland by myself on a working holiday after almost failing out of university. I took my first backpacking trip across Europe that summer, which changed my life forever.
It opened my eyes to solo travel and the endless adventures there are to go on in this world. It started an addiction I’ve yet to find a cure for (and I hope I never do).
Working 9-5
After switching majors and graduating on the dean’s list (life hack: if you don’t know what you want to study in university, travel for a year), I began working full-time and building my career for the next few years. You know, that thing we’re told we HAVE to do.
I saw my friends buying houses and getting engaged, but all I could think about was getting on a plane again.
I took many short trips abroad by maximizing my vacation days, but every time I returned, my desire to travel more became stronger. I had a dream that I wanted to travel for a year by myself, but it never felt like the “right” time to go.
Pro tip: It will never feel completely right. Just go.
When you lose everything
In 2017, I suddenly lost my dad, followed by a terrible breakup. I was depressed and lost. My world had been ripped apart, and I had nothing to latch on to. Work felt more meaningless than ever. But as depressing as things were, it also presented itself as an opportunity to travel.
I knew at that point I had nothing holding me back, so I requested a sabbatical from work, packed away my belongings, and left to pursue my dream of traveling the world full-time and starting this travel blog.
One year around the world
I traveled overland from Guatemala to the bottom of Argentina, where I fulfilled my childhood dream of walking among penguins.
I spent the summer exploring my backyard by taking a train across Canada and then hopped on a plane to Asia traveling through India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and the Philippines.
Traveling healed me, but it also changed me.
After I returned from that trip and went back to “real life”, I knew it wasn’t a realistic option for me anymore. All I could think about was traveling again.
So I started investing in travel blogging courses to learn how to monetize my blog, quit my 9-5, sold everything, and took a huge leap of faith.
My journey from backpacker to digital nomad
Flash forward a few years, and I had built the life I used to daydream about on my office commute.
Even when the pandemic shook the travel industry and crushed the blogging world, I found new ways to earn money online and keep exploring, just differently than before.
In those first few years of full-time travel, I visited and lived in over 50 countries, all while growing multiple streams of passive income through blogging, brand partnerships, affiliate marketing, and rentals.
But as my business evolved, so did I. I started craving more stability and connection. That shift led me to discover the magic of staying longer in places like Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Over time, I transitioned from a fast-paced backpacker to a slow-traveling digital nomad, and honestly, it was the best thing I ever did.
Now I own multiple homes around the world – and a dog?!
My journey in Mexico ended up being more transformative than I ever expected. I bought my first piece of real estate there – a huge life shift that, at the time, felt terrifying and exciting all at once.
That same year, I adopted my dog Puglo, and suddenly it felt like I had done a complete 180. I went from living out of a backpack to having a mortgage and a dog.
But here’s what I realized: owning property didn’t tie me down, it actually gave me more freedom.
Because I rent my place out on short-term rental platforms, I’m able to earn passive income while I travel. That experience sparked a whole new passion for design and hospitality, and eventually led me to start a second business focused on Airbnb optimization and real estate.
If you’re curious about real estate tips and how to invest without giving up your nomadic lifestyle, you can check out my other project, EleviaHomes.
These days, I still travel the world with Puglo by my side, but at a much slower pace. We stay longer, soak up more, and live a lifestyle that balances freedom with comfort – on our own terms.
Blog Values
Aside from building online businesses, I am extremely passionate about adventure travel and ecotourism.
The reason I travel to many destinations is to experience the incredible natural wonders that they have to offer, so I try to minimize my impact on those places and ensure they remain the same for future travelers to enjoy.
When I promote a company on this website, it’s because I believe their values align with mine and that they only engage in ethical practices.
I want to make it as easy as possible for you to be a responsible traveler, so you can always be sure the companies I recommend are helping the planet rather than harming it.
Please make yourself at home here. I’d love to offer you a cup of tea, but I’m still working on a plug-in for that.
In the meantime, head over here to get started building your dream life.