Wander Your Way Lynne Nieman
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Want to travel to Europe YOUR way and ditch the cookie cutter method of travel? Then welcome to the Wander Your Way podcast — a podcast about all things Europe travel hosted by me, Lynne Nieman. In this podcast I'll recommend off-the-main tourist track destinations in Europe so you can travel where others don't. I'll also offer up some practical tips for traveling in Europe. And I'll share some stories that I hope inspire you to travel to this incredibly rich, diverse and beautiful continent. Some shows I'll be flying solo and others I'll be chatting with guests who have some specific Europe knowledge to share. If you want to travel to Europe YOUR way, then this is the podcast for you! Hit that subscribe button and let your European adventure begin. And be sure to check out more at wanderyourway.com.
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Tips for When to Travel to Europe
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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Region of Fife • Scotland
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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Lynne's Favorite UNESCO Sites in Europe
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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Tips for Air Travel to Europe
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 • Scotland
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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Tips for Train Travel in Europe
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.
Marvels & Tastes of the Dolomites Italy Wander Your Way small group tour. June 16-28, 2024. Come join me!
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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