The West Highland Way is a classic.

A classic long distance trail that happens to be located in an amazingly gorgeous country — Scotland.

The West Highland Way covers 96 miles of diverse scenery.

And, it's doable for someone who is in decent shape.

In other words, you don't have to be über fit.

So...how do you go about walking this trail?

What are some tips and tricks?

And what is it like or what can you expect as you walk the West Highland Way?

Tune into this episode to find out all of this.

Of course, I'll also share a few stories of my time walking this awesome trail.

Want to chat about the West Highland Way a wee bit more?

Feel free to email me at [email protected]


In this episode:

2:27: What it is

2:54: Placing it on the map

3:45: The terrain of the trail

6:02: Do your research

7:47: Determine how you want to do it
 
13:24: Determine how many days/budget

16:38: Have a good pack

18:09: What to pack

22:26: Be prepared for bad weather

24:00: Orienteering

25:07: Meet people

27:23: Stop and smell the heather

28:58: Celebrate your accomplishment

31:40: Day 1

33:15: Day 2

36:32: Day 3

38:54: Day 4

40:28: Day 5

43:19: Day 6

45:32: Day 7

47:15: Lynne’s Stories

55:17 Wrapping it up


Important links:

10  Tips for Walking the West Highland Way

Best 11 Things Every Traveler Should Do in Fort William Scotland

West Highland Way

Walk Highlands

Walkers Ways

Macs Adventure

Hillwalk Tours

Myrtle Bank Guesthouse

Glencoyne Distillery

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How would you like to spend a few days or even a week slowly sailing down a canal, stopping at charming French villages, taking in historical sites, touring wineries (and tasting that wine) and eating some delicious French food?

Sounds awesome, doesn't it?

That's exactly what you can do on a beautiful barge as you sail down the Canal du Midi.

Join me as I talk to Chris Christensen from Amateur Traveler about his experience on the Canal du Midi in the Occitania region of southern France.

We'll talk about what it's really like to slowly travel on a luxury barge on this historical canal and Chris will offer up some tips for planning your own trip.

Want to chat more about the Canal du Midi or France in general?

Feel free to email me at [email protected].


In this episode:

1:09 Intro

3:12: Placing the Canal du Midi on the map

4:36: History

7:03: Canal cruise experiences

8:53: The locks

10:10 Length of cruises

11:18: Number of passengers and crew

14:14: Going through the locks

17:15: North or South

17:45: Carcassonne

21:00: Tour Options

22:20: Room and boat features

25:28: Chris’ favorite experiences

29:26: Tips

32:26: Favorite excursion

35:02: Cost

39:09: Where to find Chris

41:33 Wrapping it up


Important links:

Amateur Traveler

Cruising on the Canal du Midi

European Waterways

French Waterways

Carcassone

Minerve

Labyrinth by Kate Mosse

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Have you traveled alone?

Or maybe you've just thought about solo travel.

Whether you are new to the solo travel game or a seasoned go-it-alone traveler, you'll want to tune into this episode.

If you're a newbie, you'll learn how to get started traveling on your own as well as some good tips to help you feel safe and comfortable.

And if you are someone who has traveled on your own, you'll get some tips on ways to make the most of your experience — from how to feel comfortable dining alone to ways to combat loneliness.

While solo travel is not for everyone,  I think everyone should try it — at least once.

It's so rewarding and fulfilling.

If you have some solo travel stories, I'd love to hear them.

Or if you have questions about traveling on your own, then please, send me a note.

[email protected]


In this episode:

3:57: Newbies — starting small

8:08: Finding safe areas to stay

10:23: Finding safe accommodation

15:41: Going to meals

20:45: Going out at night

23:34: Alcohol intake

25:33: Combating loneliness

27:44: Pack light

29:12: Transportation

34:04: Some benefits of solo travel — my story  

38:12: Trust your gut

43:09: Cons of solo travel

44:17: Benefits of solo travel (part 2)

50:20: Where to go in Europe


Important links:

13 Excellent Tips for the Solo Female Traveler

7 Great Tips for the 50-Something + Female Traveler

The Joys of Solo Travel as a Woman

How to Choose the Best Accommodation in Europe for You

Some of the Best Accommodation in Italy

Solo Female Travel

Why a Walking Tour of a City Is a Great Idea

What to Pack for Europe and How to Pack It

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Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park is one of 9 Dolomite parks in northern Italy.

And it is spectacular!

Rugged mountain peaks.

Beautiful alpine pastures.

Stunning lakes.

Mountain huts to sleep in.

An array of amazing trails.

This is Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park.

Known as Fanes-Sennes-Prags in German, this nature park is one of the best for good hiking, gorgeous views and some time by a lake.

Tune in to learn more about this incredible Dolomite park in the Trentino-Alto Adige region.

We'll talk about some of the fabulous trails as well as where to base yourself to explore this piece of the Dolomites.

Fanes-Senes-Braies is one of my favorite destinations in northern Italy so I'm so excited to share it with you!

Want to chat more about this part of Italy, send me a note at [email protected].


In this episode:

1:46: Placing Fanes-Senes-Braies on the map

5:15: Lago de Braies

7:30: Pederü Valley and the trails from here

8:40 Senes hike and hut & Dolomiti d'Ampezzo Park

12:43: Croda del Becco / Seekofel

13:44 Biella Hut

14:18: Fodara Vedla Hut

15:50: Fanes

17:13: Lavarella

21:32: Where should you stay?

22:40: When should you go?

24:56 San Vigilio di Marebbe

25:55 Garni Erna

26:30 Hotel Olympia

29:50 Wrapping it up



Important links:

The Unique and Amazing Fanes-Senes-Braies Dolomite Nature Park

The 9 Impressive and Beautiful Dolomite Parks of Italy

Fanes-Senes-Braies Val Pusteria

Fanes-Senes-Braies Alta Badia

Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park

Why You Need to Visit the Amazing San  Vigilio di Marebbe Italy

Hotel Olympia: The Best Place to  Stay in the Dolomites

San Vigilio di Marebbe tourism

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There is more to County Clare, Ireland than the Cliffs of Moher.

You see what I did there?

More and Moher (pronounced “more”).

Not funny?

Ok.

My point is that there are so many other things to do,  see and to experience in County Clare.

So don’t just stop by these famous Cliffs of Moher and leave.

Because you’ll be missing out on some of the best things to do in County Clare if you ONLY see those notorious cliffs.

Places like The Burren National Park, the towns of Ennis and Kilkee and the beach at Lahich.

County Clare is so beautiful and so amazing and so much more than those iconic cliffs.

So tune into this episode to learn all about this gorgeous piece of Ireland.

Want to talk about County Clare a bit more?

Then send me an email at [email protected]

In this episode:

2:38: Placing County Clare on the map

5:12: Cliffs of Kilkee (AKA Cliffs of Amazement)

9:33: Town of Kilkee

13:09: County Town, Ennis

15:28: Ennistimon

16:42: Liscannor Bay & Lahinch

18:29: Cliffs of Moher

20:20: Doolin

23:12: The Burren

27:25: Scenic drive routes

30:25: The Burren Perfumery

33:08: Lisdoonvarna

35:05: Doolin Caves & Aillwee Caves

37:08: Wrapping it up

Important links:

9 Amazing Things to do in County Clare Ireland (That Aren’t the Cliffs of Moher)

Ireland Tourism

County Clare Tourism

Why the Burren is Ireland’s Most Fascinating Landscape

Why You Need to Visit the Unique and Fabulous Burren Perfumery Ireland

Lane Lodge Doolin Ireland: Cozy House in a Great Location

The Burren Perfumery

Road Trip Ireland App

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Anglesey Wales is not a part of Wales that many folks think about visiting.

It gets skipped over which is unfortunate because there are some awesome things to do in Anglesey.

It has a lovely coastline dotted with seaside hamlets, beaches and bays as well as a lovely pastoral interior dotted with sheep, ruins, and paths made for walking and cycling. 

So in this episode we're going to look at all the amazing things to do, see, and experience in Anglesey Wales.

Because I think you are going to love this part of the United Kingdom.

Want to chat about Anglesey a bit more?

Then email me at [email protected]

In this episode:

0:42: Dad update

2:52: Placing Anglesey on the map

6:01: Puffin Island

7:55: Beaumaris

9:53: Red Wharf Bay

11:15: Ship Inn

12:19: Moelfre

14:13: Rhosneigr

16:36: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

17:49: Menai Suspension Bridge

19:07: Church Island

20:55: Penmon Priory and Dovecote and St. Seiriol’s Well

23:05: Penmon Lighthouse

24:58: Menai Bridge Town

27:41: Anglesey Coastal Path

28:09: Plas Newydd House and Gardens

28:46: Other places of note

32:17: Tips for getting there, where to stay, and getting around


Important links:

11 Awesome Things To Do in Anglesey Wales

Visit Anglesey

Seacoast Safaris

Beaumaris Castle

Ship Inn Red Wharf Bay

Penmon Priory and St Seiriol's Well

Anglesey Coastal Path

Plas Newydd House and Gardens

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Yes, Edinburgh Scotland has a castle.

And yes, it has the famous street, the Royal Mile.

But there is so much more to the capital of Scotland that you should put on your list.

Tune in as Blue Badge guide, Bo Fraser,  joins me again to talk about this incredible city.

From fabulous museums to hidden nooks and crannies to charming neighborhoods, Edinburgh is a city that definitely has something for everyone.

Want to chat about Scotland's capital more?

Email me at [email protected].


In this episode:

1:07 Intro to episode

3:12 Introducing Bo Fraser

4:34 Overview of Edinburgh

5:48 Edinburgh Castle

13:12 Royal Mile and the detours

17:07 Victoria Street / Grassmarket

21:36 Holyrood Palace

24:30 Holyrood Park / Arthur's Seat

27:53 Calton Hill

30:29 Old Town and New Town

32:29 Princes Street

34:18 Dean Village

36:26 Stockbridge

39:10 Royal Yacht Britannia & Leith

44:35 Scottish National Museum

46:39 Museum of Childhood

47:18 Scottish National Gallery

48:02 Gallery of Modern Art

48:29 Portrait Gallery

49:04 The Whisky Experience

50:37 Greyfriars Cemetery

52:45 Old Calton Cemetery

53:56 Johnnie Walker Experience

57:17 St Giles Cathedral

1:00:22 Festivals

1:08:32 Wrapping it up


Important links:

Scotland Your Way

Why You Need to Visit the Impressive Edinburgh Castle

A Walk Up the Marvelous Arthur's Seat: A Must for Your Time in Edinburgh Scotland

Why You Should Stay at the Beautiful, Historic Bonham Hotel in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Tourism

Stirling Castle

Edinburgh Castle

The Bonham Hotel

Raeburn Hotel

Edinburgh Festivals

Episode 9 Exploring the Lowlands of Scotland with Bo Fraser

Episode 11 Exploring the Highlands of Scotland Part 1 with Bo Fraser

Episode 13 Exploring the Highlands Scotland Part 2 with Bo Fraser

Episode 22 Exploring the Islands of Scotland with Bo Fraser

Episode 25 Visiting Sc

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Accommodation in Europe can be confusing.

Yes there are hotels.

But there are things called garni, pension, auberge, guesthouse and B&B.

And what the hell is an agriturismo?

Yup.

It can make your head spin.

So in this episode we'll learn a little bit about some of the different types of accommodation.

But I also want to offer up some tips on choosing the right accommodation in Europe for you.

Because I believe good — or bad — accommodation can make or break your trip.

Ready to learn about accommodation in Europe?

Then hit that play button!

If you have more questions, then just email [email protected].


In this episode:

1:29 Intro

2:45 Hotels

3:43 B&B

4:32 Guesthouse

4:58 Boutique hotel

5:50 Albergo,  pension, garni

6:52 Agriturismo, farm stay

7:59 Castle. castello, parador, chateau

8:45 Relais, manor house, villa, hacienda

10:11 Inn, auberge

11:15 Airbnb, holiday apartments & cottages

13:00 Budget

14:45 Location

16:18 Safety

16:43 Noise

17:39 Know your wants and needs

19:15 Airbnb tips

20:40 Region specific rentals

21:37 Resources to find accommodation

25:55 Accommodation does matter

26:54 A story

31:20 Wrapping it up


Important links:

Confused About the Types of Accommodation in Europe?

How to Choose the Best Accommodation in Europe for You

Hotel Olympia

Gregans Castle Hotel

Some of the Best Accommodation in Ireland

Some of the Best Accommodation in the UK

Some of the Best Accommodation in Italy

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Portugal.

It's definitely the hot country in Europe right now.

And with good reason.

Beautiful cities like Lisbon and Porto.

Stunning coastline with rocky cliffs and sandy beaches.

Romantic towns like Guimarães and Sintra.

Then there is all the tasty food and delicious wine.

Did I mention all the stunning interior landscape?

Yup.

Little Portugal has it all.

Tune in as my buddy, Jason Robinson from The Nomad Experiment, gives us a fabulous tour of Portugal.

Want to talk more about Portugal?

Send me a note at [email protected].



In this episode:

2:25 Placing Portugal on the map

4:30 Jason's story

7:33 Costs in Portugal

8:33 Porto

16:59 The advantages of a smaller city

19:57 Guimarães

26:48 Aveiro

30:44 Sintra

39:36 Lisbon

47:57 Faro

52:05 Traveling in the off season / shoulder season

59:26 The people in Portugal

1:00:39 Language issues

1:02:16 Where to find Jason

1:04:37 Wrapping it up


Important links:

The Nomad Experiment

Beautiful Porto: Things To Do, See, And How To Travel In Porto, Portugal

Romantic Guimaraes: Things To Do, See, And How To Travel In Guimaraes, Portugal

Aveiro, Portugal: A Perfect Day-Trip, Via A 1-Hour Train Ride From Porto

Yellow Palaces, Twenty-Five Foot Fern Trees, And Gardens Straight From Your Fairy Tales; That’s Sintra, Portugal

Episode 33 Travel Medical Insurance with Jason Robinson

Portugal Tourism 

Wander Your Way Customized Travel Planning

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York England is one of my favorite cities in Europe.

It has a stunning Gothic cathedral.

There are old city walls that are still intact.

You'll find history on the British railways.

The streets are made for wandering.

And there is some good food and some tasty brew.

Did I mention the beautiful gardens?

Yup.

York has something for everyone.

So tune into this episode to learn all about this fabulous city in the north of England.

Want to chat more about York?

Then get in touch with me: [email protected]



In this episode:

1:45 Intro to York

2:07 Placing York on the map

2:47 Getting there from London

3:25 York Minster

8:10 Take a walking tour / walk the city walls

12:20 The Shambles

14:21 Betty's Tea Room

16:26 Museum Gardens

18:32 National Railway Museum

19:13 JORVIK Viking Center

20:22 Ghost Tour

21:22 Brew York

22:42 Cafe No 8



Important links:

The 7 Best Things To Do in York England

Why You Need to Visit the Beautiful York Minster in York England

York, A Gothic Cathedral and More Tears

Visit  Britain: York

Visit York

York Minster

Association of Voluntary Guides to the City of York

White  Rose York Tours

Betty's Tea Room

Cafe No 8

No 21 York Guesthouse

The Original Ghost Tour of York

Brew York

JORVIK Viking Center

National Railway Museum

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