MA Gert Goossens

Gert Goossens is the founder of Op pad met Joep (oppadmetjoep.nl), a trusted Dutch guide for people who travel with their dog, and the "Dog Travel" expert for Groepen.nl. He specializes in dog-friendly travel across the Netherlands and Europe: finding accommodation that is genuinely — not just officially — dog-friendly, off-leash areas and dog beaches, seasonal access rules, and traveling with a dog by car, train, or abroad, including EU pet-travel requirements. Writing from years of firsthand experience with a series of dogs, Gert focuses on honest, practical advice over generic comparison. He's available for commentary on dog-friendly travel, European destinations with pets, and how to travel responsibly with a dog.