Wander Your Way: Europe Travel Your Way

Are you thinking about traveling to Scotland? Maybe you're considering a drive around this beautiful country? Then tune into this episode as I review my 2 month Scottish road trip. I'll discuss each destination I spent time in such as Grantown-on-Spey, Lochinver, Lewis and Harris, Strontian, Inveraray, Selkirk and Doune. And I'll give you ideas on routes that I think have a lot of stunning scenery...

Norway is a country that is on many travelers' buckets lists. I know it's on mine. And who better to talk about all things Norway than Jason Moore of Zero to Travel. Jason is an American expat living in Oslo, Norway with his Norwegian wife and their 2 children. In fact, Jason actually became a citizen of Norway a few years ago. So he's going to give us lots of reasons to visit this beautiful count...

Dumfries and Galloway is a region in Scotland that definitely gets overlooked by many travelers. Located in southwestern Scotland, this area has a lot to offer. Charming towns, sea views, lighthouses, hills and forests as well as some historical sites such as stone circles and castles. There is a lot to do in this piece of Scotland. And if you're looking to get away from the crowds of Edinburgh an...

Stirling Castle is a well known castle not far Edinburgh and Glasgow. It's definitely on the tourist trail with good reason as it's an incredible site with lots of history. And it was a very important castle in its heyday. Nearby Doune Castle is less important. Yet it still has some intriguing history. And it has ties to a cult movie favorite — Monty Python's Holy Grail. So if you like castles, of...

Most people who travel to Scotland don't typically head south of Edinburgh into the Scottish Borders. But I'm thinking maybe this needs to change. There are a lot of fabulous places to visit in this part of Scotland — pastoral landscapes with easy walks, charming towns and villages,  beautiful rivers and stunning abbeys and stately homes. How does this sound? Well if it sounds appealing then tune...

Traveling in another language can be intimidating for so many people. I’ve had moments where some local is rattling off in Italian, Spanish, French or Turkish and I’m quite sure I’ve looked like a deer in the headlights. How do you deal with this? What are some tips to help you break down the language barrier? Because, in my opinion, you shouldn’t let language get in the way of traveling to the pl...

Culzean Castle is an amazing destination along the west coast of Scotland. It's one of those WOW sites that is on many travelers' lists. This castle dates back to the late 18th century and has a stunning location along the sea. But it's more than the castle as there is a lot of land to explore here as well. So tune into this episode to find out about the spectacular Culzean Castle. And to get some...

Northwest Scotland is wild, rugged and remote. And absolutely stunning! It's one of my favorite places in all of Scotland. This is where you to go see the incredible beauty of mountains, lochs, moors and glens. It's in Northwest Scotland that you see deer, eagles, dolphins and whales. And it's where you go to slow down and let yourself be. Oh, and if you're into geology, you'll love it. Yes, it ta...

Braemar is a wee village in Scotland. It sits in the heart of Cairngorms National Park. And it's charming as hell! Plus it is surrounded by a stunning landscape of hills, lots of trees and 2 rivers — the River Dee and the River Clunie. Queen Victoria made this village and the surroundings popular. And I can see why. It's spectacular. So tune in to find out about this town and its surroundings. I b...

Canazei is a fabulous town in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy. Specifically, it's in the Trentino province. What makes Canazei so wonderful are it's location near so many amazing Dolomite peaks and in the beautiful Val di Fassa. There are so many things to do in and around this town — from hiking and cycling to skiing and snowboarding. Yes, it's mostly about the outdoors, but the...

The Fanes-Senes-Braies Dolomite Nature Park is one of my favorite places in Italy. It sits in the Alto Adige (also know as Sudtirol or South Tyrol) portion of the Trentino-Alto Adige region. This park has some stunning mountain scenery, beautiful valleys, awesome trails and a very charming town nearby, San Vigilio di Marebbe. If you love hiking and mountain biking, then Fanes-Senes-Braies Dolomite...

Should you drive the Ring of Kerry or the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland? If you are pressed for time and can't do both of these fabulous drives, you may have to choose. But which one is best for you? We'll weigh the pros and cons of these 2 County Kerry destinations. Both the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula are beautiful and worthy of time. So if you have only time for one, you'll want to tun...

The Alpe di Siusi — Seiser Alm in German — is a destination I've talked about before. It's this incredible high alpine meadow in the Sudtirol province of northern Italy. In this episode, I'm going to offer up some updates on this amazing destination as well as make a case for why you should stay a couple of nights in the Alpe di Siusi. Because you can actually spend the night — or 2 or 3 — in this...

There are some definite hidden treasures in Italy. And Caldaro and San Michele-Appiano and their surroundings are 2 of them. Most Americans won't make it to this part of Italy. Tucked just a wee bit south of Bolzano, these towns in Südtirol are worthy of some time. Why? Well they ooze charm, are in a stunning location and there are a lot of vineyards surrounding them. Plus there are some gorgeous...

While you may know Verona as the home of Romeo and Juliet, there is much more to this incredible city in Italy. There is an ancient Arena. There are some stunning churches. You'll find old city walls and vibrant piazzi (town squares). There are old stately homes with gardens. And there are streets to wander around and get a bit lost in. Oh, did I mention the fabulous food and delicious wine? Veron...

Ljubljana Slovenia might be a small capital city, but it still has some fabulous things to do. There is a castle up on the hill. There are a few stunning churches. And there is a wonderful open air market. But the best thing about Ljubljana Slovenia is its strollability. And all the places to stop and have a drink or a bite to eat and take in the river and the ambience of this charming capital. If...

So, this episode is a bit different as I'm getting a bit personal on where I am in life and what changes I'm making. I promise it's all good. And I promise Wander Your Way is still going to be around as it is with all the great content and travel planning services — plus some new (and exciting) things in the works! But there are some changes in my life circumstances (as many of you know) so I want...

Do you need to take a bunch of Euros or British Pounds or Norwegian Krone with you on your European adventure? Can you use your credit cards easily? How — and where — do you get cash in the local currency when you need it? Handling money in Europe can be confusing — especially if you haven't traveled much to this part of the world. So in this episode we'll go over some of the top tips for handling...

If you love history, good food, colorful harbor towns then Kinsale Ireland is the perfect town for you. Kinsale might be small, but it has all of this and more. Want to see an impressive military fort? This town in County Cork has that. Want to wander along a harbor area looking at lots of boats? Yup, Kinsale has that. Want to eat some of the best food in all of Ireland? You can do that in this to...

The Dolomites of Italy are not in just one place. In fact, there are roughly 9 Dolomite parks scattered about northern Italy. So, where exactly are these parks? And which park — or parks — are for you? In this episode, I'll give a brief description of each park — some of the main features and reasons to visit — as well as where each one is located. Then you can decide which Dolomite park you want...

You may not know Caernarfon Wales, but if you are a fan of castles then you may want to put this little town on your list. This town in northern Wales has an incredibly rich history as well as a gorgeous and convenient location. And the castle? Ah-may-zing! Tune in to learn all about the Welsh town of Caernarfon and its magnificent castle. Want to talk about this destination more? Send me a note a...

Switzerland is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. And it sits in a strategic location between some other popular countries such as France, Germany and Italy. But Switzerland is also one of the more expensive countries to visit. So in this episode I want to offer up some ideas on where to go in Switzerland AND I want to offer up some tips to help you budget for your trip to this incredi...

Do you have a travel bucket list? Some of us — like me — have a very long list. Even my Europe travel bucket list is extensive. But I made myself whittle it down to 10 destinations and experiences. I have some amazing destinations on my list such as Iceland and visiting the Christmas markets in Germany. If you have a Europe travel bucket list, get it out so we can compare. Don't have a list? Perha...

Yes. St Andrews Scotland is known as the home of golf. But there is more to this beautiful seaside town than golf — although the golf is epic and important. St Andrews has a rich history that focuses not only on golf, but on education and religion. Plus it has this amazing location right along the sea — and not far from the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. Tune in as Bo Fraser, blue badge guide of S...

Destinations and sites are visited for a reason. But there are many places off the main tourist track that are just as beautiful, interesting and worthy of a traveler's time. So how do you find these destinations? And how do you truly travel off the main tourist path? Or can you? In this episode I'll offer up some tips on how you can travel off the beaten path and feel comfortable doing so. Want t...