It's a new year so it's time to look at your travel bucket list.

Now, since this podcast is all about Europe travel, I'll be looking at just my European travel bucket list.

But you can create, or update, your own travel bucket list — making it truly yours.

This year I added some new places.

And I kept a few places on my list.

Someday I hope to cross some of these destinations off my travel bucket list.

Want to share your list with me?

Feel free to email me at [email protected].


In this episode:

1:29: Intro

4:36: 2024 List

7:14: 10: York and Yorkshire, UK

8:49: 9: Tour du Mont Blanc, France

10:31: 8: Southern Italy

12:22: 7: Slovenia

13:48: 6: Andalusia, Spain

15:14: 5: Provence, France

17:10: 4: Finland

18:41: 3: Norway

19:46: 2: Paris, France

21:16: 1: Shetland Islands and Orkney Islands, Scotland

24:40: Places to Revisit

29:02: Lynne’s 2025 Plans

34:05: Wrapping it up

37:05: Listener review


Important links:

Europe Travel Bucket List Revisited 2024

Isle of Mull • Scotland

Tour du Mont Blanc

Exploring Norway with Jason Moore of Zero to Travel

Slovenia Overview

Wander Your Way Adventures

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2024 was a fabulous year of travel of me.

So I want to share some of the highlights of all the destinations I traveled to.

From re-visiting Ireland, Italy and Scotland to finally traveling to Germany and Austria to spending time with a good friend in Switzerland, 2024 was an awesome year of travel.

It was the perfect mix of revisiting destinations I love to discovering new places.

Want to chat more about these destinations?

Email me at [email protected].


In this episode:

1:27: Intro

2:58: Ireland

14:42: Germany

22:52: Austria

28:46: Scotland

58:25: Italy

1:19:40: Switzerland

1:24:12: Back to Scotland

1:28:10: Wrapping it up


Important links:

Kenmare • Ireland

Connemara • Ireland

9 Sensational Things You Need To Do in Westport Ireland

Black Forest & Bavaria • Germany

Discovering the Stunning and Beautiful Hochkönig Region of Austria

Tips for Attending a Sporting Event in Europe + My Experience at The Open Championship

Isle of Mull • Scotland

Why You Need to Visit the Amazing Isle of Iona Scotland

Why I Love Walking to the Gorgeous Gran Fanes Italy

Florence • Italy

Tips for Visiting the Beautiful and Impressive Milan Duomo Italy

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There is a lot to do in Ireland.

Castles, prehistoric sites, distilleries, beautiful landscapes and seascapes, pubs.

Not to mention some vibrant cities and charming towns.

So I want to offer up some of my favorite under the radar sites in Ireland.

These are amazing places to visit that see fewer people than Blarney Castle or Newgrange.

So get your Irish list ready!

Want to chat more about these sites in Ireland?

Send me a note at [email protected].


In this episode:

1:42:  Intro

4:54: Hill of Tara

8:25: Loughcrew Cairns

12:47: Clonmacnoise

16:37: Céide Fields

21:25: Beltany Stone Circle

26:58: Other sites

29:32: Wrapping it up


Important links:

Clonmacnoise: One of Ireland’s Amazing Monastic Treasures

Why You Need to Visit the Amazing Céide Fields Ireland

The Ancient Mystery of Beltany Stone Circle

5 Reasons Loughcrew Cairns Is One of the Best Sites in Ireland

My 15 Favorite Amazing Historical Sites in Ireland

County Donegal • Ireland

Heritage Ireland

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Climate change is real.

And it's having an impact on travel.

So let's talk about travel in the time of climate change.

Because there are things to think about as you plan your travel to Europe.

And I want to offer up some tips to help you manage travel as we all deal with our changing climate and weather patterns.

Want to chat more about travel in the time of climate change?

Send me a note at [email protected].


In this episode:

2:46: Intro

5:30: Airline travel

8:40: Other transportation

10:52: Shoulder season changes

14:03: Planning & other tips

17:42: Traveling sustainably

23:46: Last tips

25:05: Wrapping it up

Important links:

Battleface Insurance

Holiday Gift Guide

Climate Change Is Making Travel That Much Harder

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Florence Italy, know as Firenze in Italian, is a very popular destination.

And rightly so as it's an amazing city.

As the regional capital of Tuscany, Florence is home to the Renaissance.

You could walk around the city and not step foot inside a museum or church and still feel as though you were walking in history and that you had experienced the city.

However there are a few places you'll want to go into (and pay for) as well some spots you can experience for free.

So in this episode, I'm going to recommend some of my top places to go in Florence.

And I'll offer up some tips for when to go and how to best utilize your time.

Want to chat more about Florence Italy?

Email me at [email protected].



In this episode:

1:47: Intro

3:12: Placing Florence on the map

5:49: Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiori (Duomo) and the buildings around

10:53: Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze / Michelangelo's Statue of David

12:23: Uffizi Gallery

14:15: Piazza della Repubblica

15:04: Ponte Vecchio

16:48: Palazzo Vecchio & Piazza Vecchio

19:44: Other Churches

21:30: Piazzale Michelangelo

23:28: Other Museums

26:09: Oltrarno sites and experiences

30:14: Other experiences

34:16: Travel Tips for Florence

42:26: Wrapping it up


Important links:

Duomo of Florence

La Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze

Uffizi Gallery

Palazzo Vecchio

Museo Galileo

Palazzo Pitti

Palazzo D'Oltrarno

Il Santino Wine Bar

Hotel Cavour Rooftop Bar

Florence Food Studio

La Cité (bistro)

10 of My Favorite Amazing European Cities

Why a Walking Tour of a City Is a Great Idea

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Should you travel alone?

Or should you travel with your significant other, friend or relative?

Perhaps you're considering group travel?

There are pros and cons to each of these that you'll want consider before you make a decision as to which one is best for you.

In this episode I'll discuss the good aspects and the not-so-good features to each kind of travel.

And I'll offer up some tips if you decide to travel with a travel partner or a group.

Want to talk about this topic more?

Send me an email at [email protected].


In this episode:

3:30: Intro

5:31: Advantages of solo travel

9:51: Disadvantages of solo travel

13:53: Advantages of companion travel

17:56: Disadvantages of companion travel

22:24: Tips for traveling with a companion

28:40: Group travel

36:00: Wrapping it up


Important links:

Wander Your Way Adventures

Tips for Solo Travel

Women in Travel + Solo Travel Tips with Beth Santos

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We are celebrating episode 100!

I know.

I can't believe it either!

In honor of episode 100 I want to offer up some of my favorite destinations in Europe.

And I've narrowed it down to my top 10 places in Europe.

Well, I have a few honorable mentions as well because I couldn't help myself. 😂

Tune in as I talk about each spot and why I love it.

What do you think of my list?

Are some of these your favorite destinations in Europe?

Email me at [email protected] and let me know.


In this episode:

0:56: It's episode 100!

6:47: Note on Florence, Italy

8:26: Honorable Mention: Mani Peninsula / Stoupa, Greece

10:18: Honorable Mention: Lake Bohinj, Slovenia

11:40: #10 St. Andrews, Scotland

14:12: #9 Killarney National Park & Kenmare, Ireland

16:41: #8 Ambleside & Lake District National Park, England

19:22: #7 Connemara, Ireland

22:27: #6 Santorini, Greece

24:50: #5 Isle of Mull, Scotland

28:40: #4 Lewis & Harris, Scotland

32:14: #3 Paris, France

34:58: #2 Südtirol, Italy

37:54: #1 The Highlands, Scotland

42:23: Recap

43:25: Wrapping it up



Important links:

The 8 Wonderful Things You Need to Do in Beautiful Stoupa Greece

Lake Bohinj • Slovenia

Exploring St Andrews • Scotland with Bo Fraser

7 Best Things To Do in Killarney National Park Ireland

Kenmare • Ireland

The 11 Best Things To Do in Ambleside, Lake District England

Connemara • Ireland

Wander Your Way E-Guides

Travel Moments: Running with the Dogs in Oia Santorini

Isle of Mull • Scotland

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

7 Reasons to Love Paris: A Photo Essay

My Joyful Love Affair with the Beautiful and Diverse South Tyrol Italy

Scottish Road Trip Review

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Smartphones. Tablets. Laptops. Wifi. Apps.

How do you deal with using your technology in Europe as you travel?

In this episode I'm to offer up some tips for using your smartphone as you travel in Europe.

Because as much as we use our phones at home, we are also using them a lot as we travel.

From our boarding pass to train tickets to entrance tickets to a site to using a map app for navigation as we drive, our smartphones have become a part of our travel arsenal.

So tune in to find out how to manage technology in Europe.

Want to chat more about this topic?

Or maybe you have some suggestions?

Email me at [email protected]!



In this episode:

2:50: Intro

3:54: Things to think about when it comes using your smartphone

5:52: Data plans & E-SIM cards

10:59: Uses for your phone as you travel

19:05: App recommendations

24:06: Using a VPN

26:22: Portable charger

28:59: Wrapping it up

30:20: Reminders

34:03: Listener review


Important links:

What Is an E-SIM Card?

Nord VPN

Why You Need a VPN, and How to Choose the Right One

Tips for Train Travel in Europe

Wander Your Way Adventures

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Apps

• WhatsApp
• Google Translate
• Google Maps
• Globe Convert
• Accuweather
• Nord VPN
• Saily E-Sim (use code Special5 for 5% off)

Disclosure: I am an affiliate with NordVPN so I will receive a small commission if you click on and purchase this product.

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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?

Email me at [email protected].


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?

Send me a message at [email protected].



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

Wander Your Way

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