Looking for travel inspiration that goes way beyond the typical bucket list? 

In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite sites in Europe.

12 unforgettable places that have wowed me, moved me and stuck with me long after the trip was over.

From Neolithic stone circles in Ireland to ancient Greek ruins, from jaw-dropping cathedrals to iconic art, this list spans the continent and covers thousands of years of human creativity, culture and mystery.

You’ll hear about:

• Newgrange & Loughcrew Cairns – prehistoric magic in Ireland
• Notre Dame & Strasbourg Cathedral – stunning Gothic beauty
• Michelangelo’s David – a Renaissance icon that lives up to its legend
• Salisbury Cathedral – medieval grace and the tallest spire in England
• Culloden Battlefield – a powerful, sobering site in Scottish history
• Beltany Stone Circle – ancient, atmospheric and wildly underrated
• Doune Castle – a must for history buffs and pop culture fans
• Hohenschwangau Castle – Bavaria’s fairytale fantasy
• Olympia & Ephesus – ancient cities where the past comes alive

These are the places I return to in my mind again and again.

And I think you’ll want to visit these and create those memories too.

So whether you’re trip-planning or just dreaming, come wander with me through my favorite sites in Europe and some of Europe’s most awe-inspiring cultural treasures.

Want to chat more about one or a few of these sites?

Send me an email at [email protected]

In this episode:

2:30: Intro

4:08: Newgrange

7:58: Loughcrew Cairns

10:52: Notre Dame

13:16: Strasbourg Cathedral

16:30: Michelangelo’s David

19:29: Salisbury Cathedral & Magna Carta

23:36: Culloden Battlefield

27:53: Beltany Stone Circle

32:45: Doune Castle

36:28: Hohenschwangau

38:43: Archaeological Site of Olympia

43:01: Ephesus

47:31: Recap

48:58: Wrapping it up

Important links:

County Meath • Ireland

Heritage Ireland Brú na Bóinne

Notre Dame Paris

The Best Things To Do in Paris in 4 Days

9 Things You Need To Do on a Day Trip to Beautiful Strasbourg France

Cathédrale Notre Dame Strasbourg

Salisbury • England

Salisbury Cathedral

Culloden Battlefield: One of the Most Important Sites in Scotland

The Ancient Mystery of Beltany Stone Circle

Stirling and Doune Castles • Scotland

Doune Castle — Historic Environment Scotland

Visiting Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles • Germany

Hohenschwangau Castle

The Ancient Site of Olympia • Greece

Lynne's Favorite UNESCO Sites in Europe

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