Exploring the Scottish Borders

Kilmartin Glen is an amazing site in Scotland.

Yet it’s not a well known site with many travelers.

Which is too bad.

Because it's truly special.

Stone circles, burial cairns, standing stones as well as a sacred place to crown the King of Scotland.

Add in a very impressive and informative Visitor Center and Museum and Kilmartin Glen is one of the best sites in Scotland.

If you love ancient sites, then tune in to find out all about this fascinating place.

And if you want to chat more about Kilmartin Glen, send an email to Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.

Wander Your Way Adventures: Marvels & Tastes of the Dolomites Italy June 16-28, 2024.



In this episode:

2:09: Placing Kilmartin Glen on the map

4:03: Places to stay nearby

5:25: What is Kilmartn Glen?

7:01: The Museum / Visitor Center

8:57: Burial Cairns

12:13: Templewood Stone Circles

14:16: Netherlargie Standing Stones

15:30: Dunchraigaig Cairn Area

18:40: Dunadd

21:51: Walking the glen

25:08: Wrapping it up

27:57: Listener review

Important links:

7 Reasons Why You Should Explore the Amazing Kilmartin Glen Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland: Kilmartin Glen

Visit Scotland

Historic UK

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Train travel in Europe is such a wonderful way to get around.

But you can't get everywhere via train.

And even if you can get to the places you want to go, it can be confusing.

Which train station?

Should I buy a rail pass?

Which train company should I ride with?

And how do I buy ticket?

And when should I buy that ticket?

Yes.

It can make your head spin.

So in this episode, I want to offer up some broad tips to help you travel by train in Europe.

Need more help or do you have some tips you want to offer up?

Email Lynne at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.

Marvels & Tastes of the Dolomites Italy Wander Your Way small group tour. June 16-28, 2024. Come join me!


In this episode:

1:53: Intro

2:47: Trains don't go everywhere

5:52: Rail pass

8:28: Point to point tickets and where/how to buy

14:31: Type of ticket and choosing seats

16:35: At the station & understanding your ticket

21:35: Train riding etiquette and tips

26:48: Final thoughts on train travel in Europe

32:08: Wrapping it up

33:53: Listener email


Important links:

Man in Seat 61

Trainline

Rail Europe

Some Awesome Tips to Help You Travel by Train in Europe

Episode 26: Choosing the Best Transportation in Europe

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There are lots of amazing towns in Ireland.

But I definitely have my favorites.

The charming village of Schull.

The fun, vibrant town of Kenmare.

And the lesser known Carlingford.

These are just a few.

Tune into this episode to find out more about my favorite 6 towns in Ireland.

Plus I'll share a bonus town that I'm very fond of.

Do you have a favorite town in Ireland?

Send me a note at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.

Want to go on the first small group tour run by Wander Your Way?

Come join me on the Marvels & Tastes of the Dolomites Italy!

It's going to be an amazing adventure!!


In this episode:

1:00: Intro

3:00: Carlingford

7:11: Dunfanaghy

11:14: Westport

16:21: Clifden

21:43: Kenmare

25:21: Schull

30:24: Kinsale

34:29: Wrapping it up


Important links:

The 6 Best Towns in Ireland

The 10 Best Things To Do in Dunfanaghy Ireland

Episode 8: County Donegal • Ireland

Episode 51: County Mayo • Ireland

The Ultimate Guide to the Amazing Town of Clifden Ireland

Episode 2: Connemara • Ireland

A Slice Of Ireland: Guide To Clifden & Connemara

Why Kenmare Is The Perfect Irish Town

The Best Things to Do in Schull and West Cork Ireland

Episode 14: West Cork • Ireland

Top 9 Things To Do & See in Kinsale, Ireland

Episode 61: Kinsale • Ireland

Ireland Tourism Board

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Often overlooked by its more famous neighbor, the region of Umbria in Italy has a lot of the same treats as Tuscany.

But with fewer crowds.

Small towns with cobblestoned lanes.

Rolling green hills dotted with vineyards.

Delicious food and world class wine.

Gorgeous churches with incredible art and architecture.

Plus Umbria is a bit more mountainous so the scenery can be a bit more dramatic.

So if you're looking for a destination in Italy that is a bit different yet feels familiar, put Umbria on your list!

Don't forget to check out Wander Your Way Adventures. Our first tour takes place from June 16-28, 2024 and is called Marvels & Tastes of the Dolomites Italy. It's going to be an amazing trip!


In this episode:

2:23: Intro to Umbria / placing it on the map

6:07: Perugia

8:17: Assisi

10:02: Spoleto

12:42: Spello

15:37: Todi

20:08: Montefalco

23:18: Bevagna

27:49: Gubbio

31:41: Orvieto

36:23: Further South & Lago di Trasimeno

42:25: Wrapping it up


Important links:

15 of the Most Beautiful Towns in Italy

The 5 Best Towns in Umbria Italy You Need to Visit

Umbria Tourism

Italia website

A Spectacular Wine Hidden in the Hills of Umbria

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Wander Your Way Adventures are here!
https://wanderyourwayadventures.com/tours/marvels-tastes-of-the-dolomites-italy/

The first small group tour happens June 16-28, 2024. And we're going to Alto Adige (South Tyrol) Italy! Wine, food, hiking, Novacella Abbey and the stunning Dolomite peaks. Hope to meet you there!


Do you have a travel bucket list?

Maybe you have a specific Europe travel bucket list?

I always have a list.

In fact, in February of 2023 I put out an episode about this very topic.

But things change.

So I think it's a good idea to revisit your Europe travel bucket list each year.

Maybe you actually were able to cross some places off your list.

Perhaps you've added some new destinations (of course you did!).

Maybe you've shuffled some spots around as certain places have become more of a priority.

Now I get it that some people don't like the idea of a "bucket list".

So maybe a better term is a "wish list".

Whatever you call it, I truly believe in dreaming big when it comes to travel.

You can make your travel dreams come true (and I can help)!

So what's on your Europe travel bucket list?

Send me a message at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com and let me know!




In this episode:

1:27: Intro to the idea of a travel bucket list

4:00: Wander Your Way First Small Group Tour to the Dolomites!

5:29: Places I crossed off my 2023 list

6:41: #11 — The Tatra Mountains, Poland & Slovakia

8:09: #10 — Romania

10:29: #9 — Copenhagen, Denmark

11:50: #8 — Sicily, Italy

13:09: #7 — German Christmas Markets

14:49: #6 — Asturias and Galicia Spain

16:52: #5 — Greek Islands

18:37: #4 — The Shetland Islands, Scotland

20:17: #3 — Tour de Mont Blanc, France

21:45: #2 — Finland

23:59: #1 — Norway

25:58: Places to Return To: Switzerland

27:24: Slovenia

28:43: Canazei, Italy

29:46: North Scotland

30:37: Probable and Possible Plans

36:06: Wrapping it up

Important links:

Marvels & Tastes of the Dolomites Italy Tour

Episode 57 — Lynne's Europe Travel Bucket List

Episode  #58 — Exploring Switzerland

Episode #78 — Exploring Norway with Jason Moore of Zero to Travel

Episode #72 — Northwest Scotland

Episode #70 — Canazei • Italy

Tour du Mont Blanc

Greek Islands

Episode #5 — Slovenia Overview

Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.

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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.

Hopefully you'll get some great ideas on where to go in Scotland.

Want to chat more about road tripping around Scotland?

Send me a note at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.



In this episode:

2:47: Trip Overview

4:51: Starting Points & Aberdeenshire

9:19: Braemar

12:03: Grantown-on-Spey

18:49: Gairloch

22:39: Lochinver

27:07: Ullapool

28:33: Lewis and Harris

35:51: Strontian

42:13: Inveraray

46:23: Dumfries and Galloway

51:54: The Borders

55:30: Rosslyn Chapel to Doune and Stirling

59:46: Wrapping it up



Important links:

Braemar • Scotland

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

Northwest Scotland

Why You Need to Visit the Amazing Lochinver Scotland

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

7 Reasons Why You Should Explore the Amazing Kilmartin Glen Scotland

Culzean Castle • Scotland

Dumfries and Galloway • Scotland

The Borders • Scotland

Stirling and Doune Castles • Scotland

The Lowlands of Scotland with Bo Fraser

Highlands 1 • Scotland

Highlands 2 • Scotland

Exploring the Islands of Scotland with Bo Fraser

Stirling and Doune Castles • Scotland

Rossmor B&B

Otterburn B&B

Rosslyn Chapel

Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.

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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 country including some of his favorite places to go.

And he's going to offer up some tips to save a little bit of money.

Want to chat more about Norway?

Send me an email at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.


In this episode:

3:20: Introducing Jason

8:03: Why visit Norway?

12:06: Being eco friendly and work-life balance

18:52: Oslo

21:57: Vigeland Park

23:33: Aker Brygge

24:44: Other recommendations in Oslo

27:37: Places to stay

30:58: Jason’s favorite places

41:58: Outside of Oslo

48:30: Further North

51:26: Camping/RV

54:10: Transportation & Food

1:01:50: Wrapping it up

1:03:49: Final thoughts


Important links:

Zero to Travel

Zero to Travel Newsletter

Visit Norway

Edward Munch Museum

Thon Hotels

Tim Wendelboe's

Oslo Badstuforening

Visit Oslo

Visit Bergen

Iconic hikes in Norway

Lynne's Europe Travel Bucket List

Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.

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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 and Skye, then Dumfries and Galloway might be the perfect spot to travel to.

Want to chat more about this destination in Scotland?

Send me a note at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.


In this episode:

0:40: Intro

1:47: Placing Dumfries and Galloway on the map

3:08: Newton Stewart

5:34: Crafty & Bladnoch Distilleries

8:55: Rhins and Mull of Galloway

13:08: Wigtown

18:14: Galloway Forest Park

23:55: Kirkcudbright

27:20: Dumfries town and beyond

29:00: Wrapping it up



Important links:

Lowlands • Scotland with Bo Fraser

Stables Guesthouse

Brew Ha Ha Cafe - Newton Stewart (no link)

Crafty Distillery

Bladnoch Distillery

Galloway Forest Park

Mull of Galloway Lighthouse

Rhins of Galloway

Wigtown Book Festival

Wigtown tourist info

Visit Kircudbright

Cafe Rendezvous - Wigtown (no link)

Kirkcudbright Tolbooth

The Belfry - Kirkcudbright

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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 all sorts, then tune into this episode to learn more about these 2 amazing — yet very different — castles in central Scotland.

Want to chat more about these sites?

Then send me an email at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com


In this episode:

0:16: Life update

4:17: Intro

5:24: Placing Stirling and Doune on the map

6:31: Stirling Castle History

11:39: Guided Tours & Other Info

14:08: Things to See in the Castle

21:31: The Town of Stirling

22:51: Doune Castle History & Monty Python

32:01: Pricing, Accessibility, & Tour Info

34:45: The Town of Doune

36:12: Blair Drummond Smiddy Farm Shop

38:47: Also in the area

39:47: Wrapping it up

41:44: Announcement



Important links:

Lowlands of Scotland with Bo Fraser

Stirling Castle

Doune Castle

Woodside Hotel Doune

Why You Need to Visit the Impressive Edinburgh Castle

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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 into this episode to learn more about the Scottish Borders.

I'm betting you'll be adding this to your Scotland itinerary!

Want to chat more about this destination?

Send me a message at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com



In this episode:

0:07: Life update

6:26: Into to Scottish Borders

8:15: Placing the Scottish Borders on the map

9:31: Towns of the Scottish Borders

14:24: The Abbeys and the landscape

20:19: The Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels

22:05: Abbotsford and Sir Walter Scott

27:16: William Wallace Statue

28:25: Borders Abbeys Walk

30:38: The Haining Estate

33:35: Wrapping it up

39:35: Listener review

Important links:

Lowlands of Scotland with Bo Fraser

Melrose Abbey

Dryburgh Abbey

Jedburgh Abbey

Kelso Abbey

Abbotsford

The Haining Yarrow Flat

Borders Abbeys Way

The Great Tapestry of Scotland

Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.

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