Wander Your Way Lynne Nieman

When should you travel to Europe?

There’s no one answer.

It really depends.

My personal opinion is that you can travel to Europe most any time of year depending on where in Europe you want to travel to and what you want to experience.

So in this episode I'm going to offer up some tips on when to travel to Europe.

These are things to consider as you make your plans so you choose the best time to travel to Europe for YOU.

Want to chat more about these tips?

Send an email to Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.

And if you need help planning your trip to Europe, check out the travel planning services at WanderYourWay.com



In this episode:

0:48: Eclipse recap

3:37: Intro

5:00:  Where are you traveling to

6:45: How do you feel about heat and cold

8:55: What experiences do you want to have

10:00: Do you want to go to a specific event

11:02: What is your budget

15:05: Some final tips and thoughts

19:29: Recap the list

20:49: Wrapping it up + a listener review



Important links:

9 Great Tips For Attending an Event While Traveling In Europe

When Is the Best Time to Travel to Europe?

Travel to Europe in 2024: Top Trends and My Personal List

Accuweather


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Officially known as the Kingdom of Fife Scotland, this council area or region is a must for lovers of history, the outdoors, charming villages and the sea.

There are the fishing villages of the East Neuk area to wander about.

You can delve into all the history of St Andrews with its cathedral and University.

The Fife Coastal Path gives you the opportunity to enjoy the seascape of Fife.

And if you want to hike up some hills, then you'll love the Lomond Hills.

Be sure to check out this episode to learn all about the region of Fife Scotland.

Want to chat more about this amazing part of Scotland?

Feel free to email me at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.



In this episode:

2:28: Intro

2:54: Placing It On The Map

4:13: Why Kingdom of Fife?

5:43: St. Andrews

9:03: Falkland

10:51: Lomond Hills

12:13: East Neuk Villages

22:05: Golf

22:31: Fife Coastal Path

24:48: Dunfermline

26:35: Wrapping it up




Important links:

9 Reasons You Need to Visit the Wonderful and Charming Fife Scotland

Exploring St Andrews • Scotland with Bo Fraser

10 Amazing Things You Need to Do in Beautiful St Andrews Scotland

Lowlands of Scotland with Bo Fraser

Welcome to Fife

Visit Scotland

Who were the Picts?



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There are a LOT of UNESCO sites in Europe.

Wait...you don't know what UNESCO is?

That's okay as I'll explain what UNESCO is.

Then I'll talk about some of my favorite UNESCO sites in Europe.

It might be a long list but I promise that it will be worth it.

Maybe you've got some favorite UNESCO sites too.

Let me know by sending me a note at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.



In this episode:

1:00: Intro

2:41: What is UNESCO?

7:04: Brú na Bóinne Ireland

9:18: Giant’s Causeway Northern Ireland

12:07: Edinburgh Scotland

14:16: Stonehenge & Avebury England

17:26: The Lake District England

20:01: Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd

22:18: Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada Spain

24:29: Banks of the River Seine Paris France

26:36: Lavaux Vineyard Terraces Switzerland

30:25: Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont Italy (Langhe-Roero)

32:37: Cinque Terre Italy

35:39: Florence Italy

38:07: Val d’Orcia Italy

40:17: Verona Italy

41:50: Vicenza Italy

43:42: Venice Italy

46:29: The Dolomites Italy

48:22: Skocjan Caves Slovenia

50:47: Archeological Site of Olympia Greece

54:11: Archeological Site of Mystras Greece

57:45: Ephesus Turkey

1:01:07: Wrapping it up



Important links:

My 8 Favorite Amazing UNESCO Sites in Italy that You Need to See

My 15 Favorite UNESCO Sites in Europe You Need to Explore (Not Including Italy)

UNESCO World Heritage Site List

Caernarfon • Wales

Why You Need to Visit the Amazing UNESCO Site of Mystras Greece

Wander Your Way


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There are all kinds of tips for air travel.

You should book on on a Tuesday.

Book 6 months ahead of time.

Be sure you have 2 hours of a connection time.

Clear your cookies out (not the ones you eat).

Don't recline your seat.

Some of these are true.

And some are not.

So let's dive into some of the best tips for air travel to Europe.

We'll cover booking that flight and include a few tips for actually traveling by air.

Want to chat more about air travel?

Send me an email at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.



In this episode:

1:40: Intro

3:27: When to book air

5:35: What days to travel

8:20: Lynne’s process

10:03: Book directly with the airlines

11:43: How far out to book

13:58: Booking tips

17:55: Connections

28:00: Switching airlines

30:53: Airports to avoid

31:43: Airlines changing flights

33:54: On the flight

35:39: Using miles

38:19: Global Entry

40:18: Wrapping it up

41:00: Listener review



Important links:

Airfarewatchdog.com

Kayak

What is the Best Transportation in Europe for You?

Choosing the Best Transportation in Europe

Global Entry (USA)

The Points Guy

Wander Your Way Customized Travel Planning

Wander Your Way Adventures


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Kilmartin Glen is an amazing site in Scotland.

Yet it’s not a well known site with many travelers.

Which is too bad.

Because it's truly special.

Stone circles, burial cairns, standing stones as well as a sacred place to crown the King of Scotland.

Add in a very impressive and informative Visitor Center and Museum and Kilmartin Glen is one of the best sites in Scotland.

If you love ancient sites, then tune in to find out all about this fascinating place.

And if you want to chat more about Kilmartin Glen, send an email to Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.

Wander Your Way Adventures: Marvels & Tastes of the Dolomites Italy June 16-28, 2024.



In this episode:

2:09: Placing Kilmartin Glen on the map

4:03: Places to stay nearby

5:25: What is Kilmartn Glen?

7:01: The Museum / Visitor Center

8:57: Burial Cairns

12:13: Templewood Stone Circles

14:16: Netherlargie Standing Stones

15:30: Dunchraigaig Cairn Area

18:40: Dunadd

21:51: Walking the glen

25:08: Wrapping it up

27:57: Listener review


Important links:

7 Reasons Why You Should Explore the Amazing Kilmartin Glen Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland: Kilmartin Glen
Visit Scotland

Historic UK



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Train travel in Europe is such a wonderful way to get around.

But you can't get everywhere via train.

And even if you can get to the places you want to go, it can be confusing.

Which train station?

Should I buy a rail pass?

Which train company should I ride with?

And how do I buy ticket?

And when should I buy that ticket?

Yes.

It can make your head spin.

So in this episode, I want to offer up some broad tips to help you travel by train in Europe.

Need more help or do you have some tips you want to offer up?

Email Lynne at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.

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In this episode:

1:53: Intro

2:47: Trains don't go everywhere

5:52: Rail pass

8:28: Point to point tickets and where/how to buy

14:31: Type of ticket and choosing seats

16:35: At the station & understanding your ticket

21:35: Train riding etiquette and tips

26:48: Final thoughts on train travel in Europe

32:08: Wrapping it up

33:53: Listener email


Important links:

Man in Seat 61

Trainline

Rail Europe

Some Awesome Tips to Help You Travel by Train in Europe

Episode 26: Choosing the Best Transportation in Europe




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