19 | Around the World with a Dog – Sonia’s Journey from Russia to Argentina and Beyond
Update: 2025-09-24
Description
In this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, Christoph Huebner sits down with Sonia Vainshtein, a digital nomad who has built her life and business around traveling with her dog. What began as a personal challenge – finding a way to fly internationally with a 19-kilo dog – turned into a mission to help others relocate with their pets across borders.
Sonia shares how she went from moving to Israel and Argentina with her dog, to establishing a business that supports pet owners navigating the complexities of airlines, certifications, and regulations worldwide. She also opens up about the emotional stories behind reunions and her vision of creating a global community for nomads with pets.
Key Takeaways
- What it’s really like to travel long-haul with a big dog and why service dog certification made it possible.
- How Sonia turned her personal struggles into a professional service helping others relocate with pets.
- The hidden complexities of pet travel – from airline policies to country regulations.
- Emotional stories of families reuniting with their dogs after years apart.
- Sonia’s vision for building a global support network for nomads with dogs.
Relevant Links
- Sonia’s company on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woof.wings
- Sonia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonia.vainshtein
- Nomad Summit: https://nomadsummit.com
- Episode produced by RadioGuru: https://radioguru.co.uk
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