Talking Travel with Wendy

Wendy Payne
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Travel with Wendy shares travel tips, hacks and really cool interviews with travel professionals, authors, small businesses and more! Visiting 32 countries and counting, I am a perpetual adventure seeker, hiker, and explorer AND I love to share. If I learn, you'll learn. 

  1. Scotland Revisited

    10/22/2025

    Scotland Revisited

    Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Join me today for #scotland revisited! On my tenth trip to Scotland, I'll be sharing castle halls, Highland rainbows, good eats, stories and why this feels like coming home every time. This short recap will take you from the capital Edinburgh city to the Highlands, Skye, Oban, the Isle of Mull and more! ⏱️TIMELINE⏱️ 1:10 Welcome to Scotland, Edinburgh & Travel Tips2:00 Into the Highlands, Pitlochry, Chocolate & Bagpipes3:36 History you can feel - Inverness, Culloden Moor, & Lochness5:06 A day on the Isle of Skye6:25 Oban and the Isle of Mull7:44 Stirling's Stories9:04 A Restful ReturnJoin us in SPRING 2026! LINK TO OUR SMALL GROUP TOUR - Ladies only! #ladies #only #travel Mentions Passage to India (Edinburgh)Iain Burnett Highland ChocolatierBlair Atholl CastleCulloden MoorMacgochans - TobermoryMarkie Dan'sCisco's CafeThe Bridge InnWelcome to the Travel with Wendy PodcastI travel the globe interviewing really cool people and small hospitality businesses and tourism businesses from around the world. Join me each week as I discover and share something or someone new. It's always an adventure when you Travel with Wendy! Support the show Contact information: Newsletter Blog Vlog Pinterest YouTube FaceBook

    12 min
  2. COSTA RICA - Pura Vida

    10/16/2025

    COSTA RICA - Pura Vida

    Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Welcome to Talking Travel with Wendy, where every trip is an adventure and every story brings you closer to your next journey. Today, I'm bringing you to Costa Rica for a “Pura Vida” escape with GAdventures — a small-group, sustainable tour that put 100% of its Ripple Score back into the local community. We’ll sip our way through a coffee cooperative in Sarapiquí, climb down to the thundering La Fortuna Waterfall, soak in hot springs under tropical rain, ride horses through the cloud forest of Monteverde, and taste our way from street-food stalls in Quepos to cozy cafés with the prettiest cups of coffee. Along the way, you’ll hear how rooming with a “stranger” turned into a travel friendship, why Costa Rica’s wellness-forward food scene stole the show, and how choosing responsible travel can deepen your experience while supporting the people who make it special. If “Pura Vida” is on your bucket list, stick around for tips, favorite stays, and ideas to help you plan your own Costa Rica quest. Hit follow, and check the show notes to learn more about the tour and how to join a future trip with Travel with Wendy. Let’s go! ⏱️TIMELINE⏱️ 1:00 GAdventures Partnering & Mission1:22 Ripple Score2:00 My Own Room & Rooming Options4:31 Good Eats7:20 Where to stay?9:35 Activities abound11:10 Favorite - Horseback riding13:00 Tour Surprises13:55 Next GAdventures Tour (Join us)For a travel consultation - BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT HERE Welcome to the Travel with Wendy PodcastI travel the globe interviewing really cool people and small hospitality businesses and tourism businesses from around the world. Join me each week as I discover and share something or someone new. It's always an adventure when you Travel with Wendy! Support the show Contact information: Newsletter Blog Vlog Pinterest YouTube FaceBook

    16 min
  3. Moving to Europe? Our Journey: Buying a House in Italy

    04/28/2025

    Moving to Europe? Our Journey: Buying a House in Italy

    Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! I'm so excited to share this #podcast with you today on #movingtoeurope and our journey to #buyingahouse in #italy The past few months have been a whirlwind from searching to deciding the "second home" to the offer and everything in between. Today I'll be sharing with you my journey of a dream come true. To own a house in Europe! ⏱️TIMELINE⏱️ 1:00 My heart and soul was left in Europe!2:00 Immersion is important2:10 Why? Find out your why?2:38 Foodie4:00 Beginnings of TWW (Travel with Wendy)4:35 Politics? Yes or No?5:10 The Search6:03 Portugal Next7:35 Italy!8:10 Sweetness of doing nothingIdealista9:14 Embrace the Culture, learn customs11:27 Festivals are special, respect them12:25 Learn the Language, I like Fluenz16:09 Getting your ducks in a rowResident VisasSchengen Shuffle - Schengen SimpleERV - Elective Residency Visa18:01 Find a realtor you can trust18:21 Find the right bank18:34 Find the right cell phone and coverage19:29 How far is local transportationThis is a summary of our experience, I will definitely be creating more and the vlog should be coming out very soon. So make sure you subscribe to my channel because it will automatically upload. I will include different information there that I haven't here as well as video and pictures. Welcome to the Travel with Wendy PodcastI travel the globe interviewing really cool people and small hospitality businesses and tourism businesses from around the world. Join me each week as I discover and share something or someone new. It's always an adventure when you Travel with Wendy! Support the show Contact information: Newsletter Blog Vlog Pinterest YouTube FaceBook

    22 min
  4. Exploring Portugal & the Douro Valley

    11/25/2024

    Exploring Portugal & the Douro Valley

    Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! This spring I put together a small group tour to #Portugal and the #DouroValley - We began our journey in one of my favorite European cities, #Lisbon and made our way north to #Porto. I partnered again with Riviera River Cruises. This time on the River Boat, Riviera River Cruises, The Douro Splendour as this itinerary really fit a slower more intentional experience. ⏱️TIMELINE⏱️ 1:00 Douro River is a different river cruise 1:21 Beginning in Lisbon 2:15 Hotel Real Palacio 3:34 Belem (sites to see) 4:54 Transfers & Tour - We Hate Tourism Tours (tell them I sent you!) 5:36 Fatima 6:27 Coimbra 7:10 Porto 7:45 Riviera River Cruise 8:14 Salamanca Day Trip 8:57 Castel Rodrigo 9:40 Pinhão 10:09 Lamego 10:49 Pacheca Winery 11:30 Meeting friends of a feather 12:00 until next time Portugal! Interested in joining me on a group adventure? We have a few spots left for 2025 - here are our small group tours for Europe! Welcome to the Travel with Wendy PodcastI travel the globe interviewing really cool people and small hospitality businesses and tourism businesses from around the world. Join me each week as I discover and share something or someone new. It's always an adventure when you Travel with Wendy! Support the show Contact information: Newsletter Blog Vlog Pinterest YouTube FaceBook

    13 min
  5. Virgin Voyages - Dining Guide 2024

    07/13/2024

    Virgin Voyages - Dining Guide 2024

    Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! The food was so spectacular on our recent voyage that I just had to share my #diningguide with you for what we ate on this #VirginVoyage, the Valiant Lady. So heads up, wink, wink on Virgin Voyages all the restaurants are the same, on all the ships. So whether you sail on the RESILIENT Lady like we will next February or any of the other ladies, you will get to have the same experience if you want. Here's the podcast timeline to take you through the eateries as well as my #traveltips to help you plan your way as well. ⏱️TIMELINE⏱️ 1:00 Travel Tip#1 - become sailor friends with your friends on the App 2:29 Breakfast Bites 3:15 Time for lunch - Pizza Pizza 4:08 Travel Tip#2 - menus are awesome, don't get carried away 4:53 Brunch Tips, Reservations and More... 5:14 Korean BBQ Fun 6:40 Test Kitchen Surprise...hmmm 7:41 More dining guide tips 8:04 Suggested wines, drink, why Yes, please! 8:30 Sailor Loot- do this in advance Join us in February 2025 For more information on this Virgin Voyage “Sunsets in the Lesser Antilles” Caribbean Cruise as we set sail from San Juan to the dreamiest islands in the southeast Caribbean. After a day at sea, we will be sailing to Aruba, Curaçao, Martinique, and then St. Kitts & Nevis. I am so excited about this itinerary for the Sunsets in the Lesser Antilles. Arriving in San Juan just a day before on January 30th to enjoy Puerto Rico we embark on February 1st at 8:00 p.m.! Welcome to the Travel with Wendy PodcastI travel the globe interviewing really cool people and small hospitality businesses and tourism businesses from around the world. Join me each week as I discover and share something or someone new. It's always an adventure when you Travel with Wendy! Support the show Contact information: Newsletter Blog Vlog Pinterest YouTube FaceBook

    12 min
  6. NAPA VALLEY GIRLS TRIP

    06/16/2024

    NAPA VALLEY GIRLS TRIP

    Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! After a whirlwind of travel this first half of the year! I am finally back, thank you to my followers for sticking with me, AND do I have a lot to share. Today's #podcast is my #napavalley #girlstrip this May. So come join me to figure out, how to plan your trip or just get a few ideas before you go! ⏱️ TIMELINE ⏱️ 1:00 Napa Valley Girls Trip? What a great idea! 1:35 How we got there? 2:15 Wine Country Airporter 2:25 Where we stayed? Villa Murialdo NAPA 3:17 Tastings & Tours 3:32 Platypus Tours 4:30 Loxton Winery 6:12 Ty Caton Winery 7:03 Deerfield Creek Winery - tried some new grapes 🍇 7:55 Travel Tips #traveltips 8:59 Quilt and Co. 9:36 John Anthony Vineyards 10:32 Mayacamas Tasting Room 11:15 Wine Tasting Travel Planning Tip 11:35 Del Dotto Vineyards #winethief 13:03 How do we get the wine home? Buffalo Shipping Company 13:47 Good Eats: Napkins Bar & Grill 14:42 Oenotri - Italian specialty 15:23 Andaz Farmers Table 15:45 Sweetie Pies 16:08 FUN in NAPA! Karaoke with George 17:15 Tranquility in Tuscany - SMALL GROUP Adventure - June 2025 Welcome to the Travel with Wendy PodcastI travel the globe interviewing really cool people and small hospitality businesses and tourism businesses from around the world. Join me each week as I discover and share something or someone new. It's always an adventure when you Travel with Wendy! Support the show Contact information: Newsletter Blog Vlog Pinterest YouTube FaceBook

    19 min
  7. Virgin Voyage REVIEW - Why I loved it!

    03/11/2024

    Virgin Voyage REVIEW - Why I loved it!

    Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! I loved my virgin, Virgin Voyage this past month on the Valiant Lady. Today, I am going to share with you my top 10 reasons in this Virgin Voyage Review. I am going to share why I loved this cruise, the staff, the service, and this ship.  First, full disclosure, I’m a non-cruiser. I don’t like them, not like even in the slightest. So for me to LOVE it, it’s a lot. Here's why... ⏱️TIMELINE⏱️ 1:00 San Juan, Puerto Rico 1:46 (1) All-adult 2:53 (2) Culinary Cruise Revolution 3:34 (3) All included 4:26 (4) Size of the ship 5:07 (5) The cabin 6:07 (6) Customer Service & Cleanliness 7:02 (7) Entertainment & Shows 8:01 (8) There's something for everyone 8:37 (9) Port visits 10:01 (10) Health Forward! 11:07 ++ Another LOVE 12:00 A few tweaks 13:24 Extras worth the EXTRA! 14:30 Our next voyage For More CONTENT: 🎯 Website: https://travelwithwendy.net/ ✅ Podcasts - Talking Travel with Wendy: https://travelwithwendy.net/podcasts/ I hope my videos and podcasts inspire people to explore and embrace the experience of traveling the world by connecting through humanity, love of nature, and compassion. ©Travel with Wendy supports and promotes small businesses around the globe. It's always an adventure when you ©Travel with Wendy! Welcome to the Travel with Wendy PodcastI travel the globe interviewing really cool people and small hospitality businesses and tourism businesses from around the world. Join me each week as I discover and share something or someone new. It's always an adventure when you Travel with Wendy! Support the show Contact information: Newsletter Blog Vlog Pinterest YouTube FaceBook

    16 min
  8. Travel Tips - Capri, Italy

    12/18/2023

    Travel Tips - Capri, Italy

    Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! This fall I returned to the Isle of #Capri, this Amalfi Coast treasure in #italy is a fab favorite. Here are my #traveltips for this volcanic island.  I am so excited to share everything I've learned as well as where we stayed, where we ate, things to do, how to get there and more! ⏱️TIMELINE⏱️ 1:06 Meeting locals and making friends 1:24 How to get there 1:59 Ferry Hopper 2:18 Blog 2:39 Consultation & Calendar, Inquire about a trip to Italy 2:53 Private Boat Tour with Vincenzo - Vincenzosesto93@gmail.com 4:52 Where we stayed? 5:03 What to do? 6:12 Hikes 6:32 Where to eat? 10:35 When should you visit? 11:22 How expensive is Capri? More information and tours: Gardens of Capri Welcome to the Travel with Wendy PodcastI travel the globe interviewing really cool people and small hospitality businesses and tourism businesses from around the world. Join me each week as I discover and share something or someone new. It's always an adventure when you Travel with Wendy! Support the show Contact information: Newsletter Blog Vlog Pinterest YouTube FaceBook

    13 min
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Travel with Wendy shares travel tips, hacks and really cool interviews with travel professionals, authors, small businesses and more! Visiting 32 countries and counting, I am a perpetual adventure seeker, hiker, and explorer AND I love to share. If I learn, you'll learn. 

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  • Creator
    Wendy Payne
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Talking Travel with Wendy
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    Talking Travel with Wendy