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Blair Castle is one of many castles in Scotland.

In fact there are so many castles that you may not be sure which ones are worth visiting and which ones are not.

My personal opinion is Blair Castle is worthy of some time.

This lovely castle is located in the village of Blair Atholl and sits just within Cairngorms National Park.

There is a lot of intriguing history — including some Queen Victoria stories, beautiful pieces of furniture and gorgeous plaster ceilings that wowed me.

Plus it has a magnificent garden that you'll want to wander through.

Tune in as we explore Blair Castle in Perthshire, Scotland.

Want to chat more about this marvelous castle in Scotland?

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In this episode:

0:57: Intro

3:57: Placing Blair Castle on the map

5:05: History

9:50: Lineage

12:49: Notable locations & overall impressions

16:28: Tea Room

18:25: Dining Room

20:16: Whisky Room

22:14: Drawing Room

23:15: Banvie Suite

26:21: Bagpipes

28:30: The Garden

31:24: Tips

37:16: Final thoughts

40:08: Wrapping it up


Important links:

Blair Castle

20 Reasons Why You Need to Visit the Charming Town of Pitlochry Scotland

Culzean Castle • Scotland

Stirling and Doune Castles • Scotland

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The Isle of Mull is a beautiful island off the west coast of Scotland.

Since it's not too difficult to get to, it is quite popular with both Scots and other visitors.

And I can see why.

It's a gorgeous Scottish island with a lot to see, do and experience.

The Isle of Mull is not always easy to get around.

But for those who come and explore, you'll be rewarded with wildlife, beaches, historical sites, mountains, good food and friendly people.

If you are looking for a peaceful island to experience some of the best of what Scotland has to offer, be sure to put Mull on your list.

Want to chat more about the Isle of Mull?

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In this episode:

1:05: Intro

2:35: Placing Isle of Mull on the map

4:43: Interesting facts

7:25: Wish list of things I wish I had done

12:41: Tobermory & Distillery

18:01: Isle of Mull Cheese & Cafe

20:27: Dervaig

21:36: Ar Bórd

25:19: Beaches

32:47: Isle of Iona

36:31: Driving around Mull

39:21: Logistics

43:49: Wrapping it up

46:22: Listener review



Important links:

Exploring the Islands of Scotland with Bo Fraser

Isle of Mull

Isle of Mull Cheese

Cill Mhoire Lodges

Ar Bord

Isle of Iona

Tobermory Distillery

Why You Need to Visit the Amazing Isle of Iona Scotland

13 Great Tips To Avoid A Panic Attack While Driving in Ireland & Scotland

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Have you thought about traveling solo?

But maybe you don't know where to start.

Perhaps you think solo travel has to look a certain way or that you have to be a certain type of person to travel on your own.

If you have questions about solo travel — whether you are a seasoned solo traveler or thinking about trying it out — they you'll want to tune into this episode with Wanderful Founder, Beth Santos.

Beth has an awesome story of how she began traveling on her own.

And how she then got inspired to start the Wanderful Community, WITS and most recently, writing her first book Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voices, and Travel the World, Solo which has amazing tips for solo travel — tips that get into some of the mindset of traveling on your own.

Want to chat more about solo travel?

Email me at [email protected].


In this episode:
1:05: Intro
4:50: Beth's story of solo travel — getting started with studying abroad
15:00: Creating the community
26:40: Solo Travel Tips
42:00: Advocating for female solo travel & misconceptions
50:01: Planning your trip and Day Zero
59:32: Wrapping it up with Beth
1:02:54: Wrap up with Lynne

Important links:
Beth Santos
Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voices, and Travel the World, Solo
Wanderful
WITS
Tips for Solo Travel (podcast)
7 Great Tips for the 50-Something+ Solo Female Traveler
13 Excellent Tips for The Solo Female Traveler
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Is attending a sporting event in Europe on your bucket list?

Maybe you dream of going to the Euro (The UEFA European Football Championship).

Or perhaps tennis is your jam so Wimbledon is on your list.

Maybe you would love to watch the top cyclists at Tour de France.

Or, like me, you have always wanted to go to The Open Championship so you can see the world's best golfers.

In this episode I'll offer up some tips for attending a sporting event in Europe — from buying your tickets to what to bring to proper etiquette.

Plus I'll share my stories from The Open Championship at Royal Troon in Scotland and watching some of the best golfers in the world.

Want to chat more about attending a sporting event in Europe?

Send me an email at [email protected].

In this episode:

1:19: Intro

2:43: Getting tickets

4:14: Book accommodation

6:17: Pre-event information & getting to the venue

8:01: Arriving early

9:08: Bring what you need

11:01: Protect your valuables 

12:40: Souvenirs

13:34: Drinking alcohol and being respectful

16:21: Be open to meeting people

18:24: My experience of The Open Championship

28:35: Wrapping it up


Important links:

9 Great Tips For Attending an Event While Traveling In Europe

The Open Championship

Trainline

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There are a plethora of destinations in Scotland that are amazing.

From Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye.

From Glasgow to the Shetland Islands.

And so many places around and in between.

So in this episode I want to offer up some of my personal favorite places to travel in Scotland.

A couple are well known while there are a few spots that are a bit off the main tourist track.

So tune in to learn about some of my favorite destinations in Scotland and why I think you should visit them.

Want to chat more about Scotland?

Send me an email at [email protected].


In this episode:

1:17: Intro and story

5:28: Northwest Area of Scotland

11:58: Isle of Harris

16:03: Kilmartin Glen

21:00: St. Andrews

24:54: The Road to the Isles

31:12: Dunnottar Castle

34:55: Cairngorms National Park

39:45: Bonus: Glencoe

42:56: Wrapping it up


Important links:

Northwest Scotland

Why the Awesome Isle of Lewis and Harris Needs To Be on Your Scottish Itinerary

Why You Need to Visit the Amazing Lochinver Scotland

Scottish Road Trip Review

7 Reasons Why You Should Explore the Amazing Kilmartin Glen Scotland

Kilmartin Glen

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

Exploring St Andrews • Scotland with Bo Fraser

One of the Best Scenic Drives in Scotland: Braemar to Grantown-on-Spey via Tomintoul

Visit Scotland

Dunnottar Castle

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Germany is a wonderful and diverse country.

And I finally made a trip there!

Focusing on 2 areas that intrigued me — the Black Forest and Bavaria — I got a nice taste of what these 2 regions of Germany are like.

So in this episode I'm going to give you an overview of these destinations — where to go and what there is to do.

And I'll offer up my thoughts and some tips for visiting the Black Forest and Bavaria.

Want to chat more about these destinations?

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In this episode:

1:49: Intro

3:15: Placing the Black Forest on the map

4:53: Destinations in the Black Forest / Baiersbronn 

11:08: Freudenstadt

16:16: Placing Bavaria on the map

16:36: Destinations in the Bavarian Alps / Krün

24:36: Zugsptitze & Herzogstandbahn

26:30: Walchensee

27:51: Linderhof Castle

30:05: Munich

32:49: Wrapping it up


Important links:

Black Forest

Baiersbronn

Freudenstadt

Bavaria Travel

Walchensee

Zugspitze

Herzogstandbahn

Gasthof Schöttlkarspitz Krün

Alpentraum (where we stayed in Krün)

Munich

Visiting Neuschwanstein & Hohenschwangau Castles • Germany

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Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles in Germany are a must for your time in Bavaria.

Neuschwanstein is one of the most famous sites in Germany.

And it's certainly one of the most famous castles in the world.

So yes, it is worthy of your time.

But just a short walk away is another beautiful castle — Hohenschwangau.

And it's also worthy of your time in Bavaria, Germany.

In this episode we'll learn about these 2 King Ludwig II of Bavaria castles.

Plus I'll offer up some tips for visiting both Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles in Germany.

Want to chat more about Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles?

Send me an email at [email protected].


In this episode:

2:08: Intro

2:43: Placing Neuschwanstein & Hohenschwangau on the map

5:06: Neuschwanstein history

8:23: Visiting Neuschwanstein

12:30: Hohenschwangau history

17:06: Visiting the Hohenschwangau

18:12: Getting there, logistics, accessibility

25:26: Make a Day of It & Ticket Options

31:20: Wrapping it up

33:55: Listener review


Important links:

Neuschwanstein Castle

Hohenschwangau Castle

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Ireland vs Scotland.

Many times I find that my travel clients want to try to do both countries.

But when I tell them they need to make a choice because they really don't have enough time, they don't know which one to choose.

Ireland is awesome.

Scotland is amazing.

Ireland vs Scotland?

Which one would I choose?

I don't pick one over the other.

What I do in this episode is lay out the similarities and differences between Ireland and Scotland.

This way you can make the decision of which one is right for you.

And if you're like me and it's both?

Well, then I guess you are just going to need more holiday time!

Want to chat more about Ireland and/or Scotland?

Send me an email at [email protected].


In this episode:

1:20: Intro

4:29: Stats

7:46: Landscape

12:06: Islands

14:58: Wildlife

16:00: Beaches

16:37: Cities

18:33: Towns & Villages

21:34: Food & Drink

27:04: Ancient Sites

28:58: Castles

30:14: Local Language

31:45: Pubs & Music

36:16: Transportation

38:41: Accommodation

40:27: The People

45:11: Wrapping it up

Important links:

Visit Scotland

Ireland Tourism

Ring of Kerry vs Dingle Peninsula • Ireland

12 Reasons Why You Need to Travel to Scotland

My Top 5 — No 6 — Experiences in Ireland Every Traveler Must Have

County Meath • Ireland

Kilmartin Glen • Scotland

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Kenmare is one of the my favorite towns in Ireland.

In fact, it may be my absolute favorite.

Located in County Kerry, Kenmare is colorful, vibrant and in a central location for exploring this piece of Ireland.

It has great pubs — some of which have tasty food, a nice array of accommodation and incredibly friendly locals.

Add in the ability to explore Killarney National Park, the Ring of Kerry, the Beara Peninsula and even some parts of County Cork and you have the perfect Irish town.

Want to chat about Kenmare?

Then send me an email at [email protected].


In this episode:

1:52: Intro

2:55: Placing it on the Map

6:26: Stone Circle

7:58: Golf

9:10: The Bay

9:59: Reenagross Woodland Park

12:59: Wandering the Town

13:45: Kenmare Courtyard Gallery

15:15: Places to Eat

16:53: Places to Stay

18:47: Killarney National Park

20:29: Black Valley

21:37: Ring of Kerry

22:53: Ring of Beara

24:47: Lynne’s Favorites

28:50: Wrapping it up

29:12: Listener review

Important links:

Why Kenmare Is the Perfect Irish Town

13 Of the Best Things To Do in County Kerry Ireland

County Kerry • Ireland

Kenmare Ireland

My Favorite Towns in Ireland

Abbey Court B&B

Rockcrest House

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Tired of visiting destinations where you are 1 of thousands of other tourists?

Are you looking to travel to places that are a bit off the main tourist track?

Then you'll want to tune into this episode.

I'm talking to Andrew Nelson, author of the book Here Not There.

Andrew has written an incredible book filled with alternative ideas of places to travel to so you can avoid some of the over touristed spots and enjoy destinations that are similar, just as amazing but with fewer people.

We discuss the state of travel today, how to be a traveler no matter your age or your budget and yes, we talk about some awesome destinations.

Want to chat more about travel?

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In this episode:

0:59: Intro

2:08:  Introducing Andrew Nelson

3:19: Becoming an explorer & considering impact

8:39: Book Categories

14:30: Romania

18:01: Lecce & Ischia & Ostia Antica

27:59: Avebury & Manchester

33:00: Nimes Arena & Coliseums

36:36: Montenegro

38:10: Adamello Brenta

41:19: Islands: Isles of Scilly, St. Michael’s Mount, Corfu

45:29: Andrew’s Picks: Lecce, Ostia, Budapest, Thousand Islands, Santa Barbara

49:41: A bit more about Andrew's book

51:20: Traveling to lesser touristed destinations

52:33: Wrapping up



Important links:

Andrew Nelson on Instagram

Andrew Nelson

Here Not There

Which Is Better? Stonehenge or Avebury?

Overtourism: Are We Loving Some Places to Death?

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