first appeared on PetHelpful on Jun 3, 2025

English is commonly spoken in hotels, restaurants, and major attractions, so you’ll get by comfortably even without knowing Spanish or Catalan.There’s no shortage of things to do, either. You can relax at the beach, explore markets like

, or visit iconic Gaudí landmarks likeand Park Güell. Additionally, unlike other major European cities, staying in the city center isn't necessary for a smoother experience.The city also makes a great base for day trips to Sitges, Montserrat, and Girona if you're hoping to get out of the city for a day or two!

A relaxed vibe, friendly locals, and great value make it ideal for first-time travelers who want a slower pace and avoid popular, crowded cities.Lisbon is one of the most welcoming cities in Europe, especially for first-timers. The locals in tourist areas are warm, easygoing, and often understand basic English as well.

The city is built on hills, but its compact layout, metro system, and much-photographed trams make getting around manageable, even if you're not accustomed to the elevation.

What makes the stay delightful is that the pace here is slower than in most major capitals. In Lisbon, explore theSome population groups of dingoes were close to humans, and they sometimes attacked pet rabbits and flocks. This was a growing problem through the 1800s, and by the 1880s, small fences were built, and they, unfortunately, fell into serious disrepair afterward.

In the 1900s, plans were in place to convert these small fences and additional ones to a single long structure. The fence stretched to over 5,000 miles at the time, but after some time, it was shortened to approximately 3,488 miles, which is still massive. Little wonder, some reports say maintenance for the fence costs about 10 million Australian dollars every year. While that’s a lot of money, the stakeholders believe it’s all worth it. All of that makes the dingo the ultimate “gangster” dog. How else do you describe an animal that humans spend a fortune to keep away?It takes a lot of courage and resources to keep a semi-wild dog like the dingo as a pet, and some humans are apparently up to that rather uphill task. Dingo owners claim they can be very loving and submissive as pets as long as you treat them right.

However, the downside is they are high-maintenance, and satisfying them takes more than just getting a leash. Owing to their intrinsic pack values, they require a lot of attention, and that includes patting, talking, and kissing. Leaving them isolated and forlorn is a way to get them upset, and trust us when we say you don’t want that smoke.Dingoes also detest a change of environments, so if you’re going to get one, you might not have the liberty to move often, not if you consider your dingo’s feelings.