Wander Your Way

Solo travel vs. small group travel?

As much as I love solo travel, I also love sharing amazing experiences and connecting with other travelers!

I believe travel should be satisfying and rewarding — not exhausting.

It’s about slowing down and connecting — not checking a landmark off your list.

As such, I’ve created the Marvels & Tastes of the Dolomites 🏔️ tour for travelers who want to spend some time in one of the destinations I love the most in a small group setting without worrying about any details or planning.

If this sounds like you, click the link in my bio to sign up and receive a discount of $300 on this trip with code SAVE300.

I can’t wait to Tour northern Italy with you! 🇮🇹

Check out yours truly on the Manifest Travel podcast — https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ykIfIWqhhjA5Xti1mDDU0?si=ce51f9c797a44be0

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....

Kilmartin Glen • Scotland • Wander Your Way 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.

Not many travelers make it to the Scottish Borders. We arrive in Edinburgh, spend some time there and typically head north. But there are a wealth of travel treasures in The Borders of Scotland. After all this is the area that saw lots of fighting between the Scots and the English. So let’s learn a bit about the Scottish Borders and what there is to see, do and experience....

The Best Things to See, Do and Experience in the Fascinating Scottish Borders • Wander Your Way Not many travelers make it to the Scottish Borders. We arrive in Edinburgh and typically head north. But there are treasures in the Borders!

The great thing about working for yourself is you can take some time out of your day and do something for you.

Today I finally got to meet my new great nephew, Henry, William Nieman… a.k.a. Hank.

And I got to give his daddy and mommy, my nephew and niece in law, a big hug.

He’s two months old and just adorable! 🥰

i’m so fortunate to live the Location Indie lifestyle.

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?...

Tips for Train Travel in Europe • Wander Your Way Train travel in Europe is a great way to get around. But you can't get everywhere via train. And it can be confusing. So here are some tips.

For some reason Greece 🇬🇷 has been on my mind lately.

It’s such an amazing country!

Rich history 🏛️

Beautiful mountains ⛰️

Stunning coastline 🌊

Dreamy islands 🏝️

Don’t forget delicious food and 🍷 wine!

It’s a destination I highly recommend!

❓ Have you been to Greece?

Let me know in the comments!

It’s Valentine’s day so let’s talk about love. I’m not talking about romantic love. I’m talking about the love of places you’ve traveled to. You’ve got a list, I’m sure of it. And so do I. Admittedly, narrowing down my list was not easy. I tried for 10 but just said, “Oh sod it! I’ll just do 12!” So here are the 12 destinations in Europe that I love the most....

12 Wonderful Destinations in Europe That I'm in Love With • Wander Your Way I bet you've fallen in love with places you've traveled to. I have. So here are the 12 destinations in Europe that I love the most.

Did you know that Killarney National Park is 🇮🇪 Ireland’s oldest national park?

And it happens to be one of my favorite places in Ireland.

It’s my plan to spend some time here on upcoming travels this spring.

To get to know it even better and to find the nooks and crannies so I can help you plan your trip.

Have you been to Killarney National Park?

Let me know in the comments 👇

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....

My Favorite Towns in Ireland • Wander Your Way There are lots of amazing towns in Ireland. The charming village of Schull & the fun, vibrant town of Kenmare are some of my favorites.

As I settle back into life being back in the States, I find myself thinking back to the past 8 months of my digital nomad European journey. There were lessons learned. For instance, I need to slow down and be in one spot for a good month every 6 weeks or so in order to establish some good routines and to really get some work done....

My 9 Favorite Moments From My European Journey • Wander Your Way Travel to Europe in 2024 is going to be epic. Of course, I say this every year. But I really believe this for the upcoming year.

🙋‍♀️That’s me.

Back in Ohio.

Out for my first wee jog 🏃🏻‍♀️in the new neighborhood.

And now another year older.

I’m so grateful to (aka my big sister) and her husband for opening up their home to me.

I’m so lucky to have an 🥰 amazing family!!

So I’m settling into life in the States 🇺🇸 again and, admittedly, it’s a bit strange.

But all is well.

So as I celebrate another trip around the sun ☀️ today, I just want to say “thank you” to everyone who has been so supportive over the past year.

And here’s to another awesome trip around the sun that yes, has me back in 🌍🇪🇺Europe soon!

Slainte 🥃🥂

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....

Umbria • Italy • Wander Your Way 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

🥰 It’s always good to be back in St Andrews…

As I end my almost 8 month nomadic journey, I’m happy 😃 to be spending it with friends and in a town I truly love.

And in a country that has begun to feel like home.

I’m ready to go back to Ohio — at least for a while.

✈️ But I also know that I’ll be on the next journey 🚗 in just a few months.

And, yes, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 is on the list!

Pitlochry is a charming town that sits almost right in the middle of Scotland. It’s in the Council area of Perth and Kinross and is just 30 minutes from the city of Perth. And while Pitlochry is a small town of just under 3000 residents, there is a lot to do, see and experience in the town and in the surrounding area....

20 Reasons Why You Need to Visit the Charming Town of Pitlochry Scotland • Wander Your Way Pitlochry is a charming town that sits in the middle of Scotland. And while it's a small town of 2800 residents, there is a lot to do!

✈️ 10 days from today I’ll be on my way back to the 🇺🇸States.

So I’m soaking up all the moments here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

While I’m very ready to see my family (especially my sister 💕) and some good friends, I’m also 😢sad to leave Europe in general.

But I’ll be back soon enough!

Who says Scotland isn’t beautiful in winter??

I just love this country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥰

Visiting Scotland in winter is truly magical 🦄

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....

Europe Travel Bucket List Revisit 2024 • Wander Your Way Do you have a travel bucket list? Maybe you have a specific Europe travel bucket list? I always have a list. And I've updated for 2024.

That’s me… Getting my running mojo back!

Well, it’s more of a slow jog at this point, but I’ll take it!

It feels good to be back out there.

Yes, I’ve been walking and hiking but nothing beats a nice run.

Something about those endorphins!

Ambleside is a small, charming town in the Lake District of England. Specifically it’s considered to be in the southern area of the Lake District. Or maybe the central area. I can’t seem to find a definitive answer on this. If you were to break the Lake District National Park into North and South, it would be in the southern half for sure....

The 11 Best Things To Do in Ambleside, Lake District England • Wander Your Way Ambleside is a small, charming town in the Lake District of England. And here are some of the best things to do in Ambleside.

😍 2024 is off to a beautiful start here in Pitlochry Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

As the sun hits the hills here, I’m hopeful for a great year ahead.

The last 2 years have been rough with my dad.

But he is now at peace.

🥰 And I know both he and my mom are watching over me and guiding me to live my best life.

So while I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions, just moving forward and living my 😊 best life is what I want for myself in 2024.

Happy New Year 🥳🎉🥂

#2024

Gorgeous view from Craigower today 😍

The short uphill hike in Pitlochry is a favorite of mine.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 And especially on a nice☀️ day like today when you get views like this all the way back to Glencoe.

You can just see the 🏔️peaks of Glencoe.

🤩 Just stunning!

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....

Scottish Road Trip Review • Wander Your Way Are you thinking about traveling to Scotland? Maybe even driving around this beautiful country? A Scottish road trip is a great idea!

Took a Christmas morning walk up Craigower.

Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏻

😊 So fun to spend some holiday time with (Erica) in Pitlochry Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We treated ourselves to a delicious 3 course festive 🎄🥂 holiday lunch at Fonab Castle hotel today.

Beautiful hotel and fabulous food with outstanding service.

🙏 Thanks Erica for bringing your holiday cheer — and your lovely voice — to Pitlochry.

So much fun!!

In honor of the winter solstice, I want to tell you about a special monument in Ireland ❄

Newgrange is a passage tomb that dates back to about 3200BC.

✨ It’s one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen and one of the best tours I’ve ever taken. I’m quite sure my jaw dropped on my first visit to Newgrange.

Located in County Meath just an hour or so from Dublin, Newgrange sits in the sacred Boyne River valley along with Knowth and Dowth. This is what is known as the Brú na Bóinne area.

✨ Brú na Bóinne means “palace of the Boyne” and it was named because it’s this part of the Boyne River where the ancient people of Ireland built these incredible structures. It was sacred to them.

Admittedly, when you first see Newgrange from a distance, it may not look like much. But just wait until you get inside…

☀ Newgrange is lined up so that on winter solstice morning at sunrise, the small inner chamber lights up. They do a fabulous re-creation of this on the tour. It’s amazing!

👉 How are you spending your winter solstice? Let me know in the comments and head here for 14 more amazing historical sites in Ireland: https://wanderyourway.com/my-15-favorite-amazing-historical-sites-in-ireland/

Travel to Europe in 2024 is going to be epic. Of course, I say this every year. But I really believe this for the upcoming year. There’s a lot going on in 2024! So what are the trends and ideas for travel to Europe? And what are some of my personal plans for the new year— that I hope will give you some inspiration?...

Travel to Europe in 2024: Top Trends and My Personal List • Wander Your Way Travel to Europe in 2024 is going to be epic. Of course, I say this every year. But I really believe this for the upcoming year.

Enjoying 🥰 my last few days here in Ambleside in The Lake District of England 🇬🇧

While Ambleside is firmly on the tourist track, it has been nice to be here at a quieter time.

I’ve definitely seen all kinds of 🌧️❄️☀️☁️weather, but that’s OK.

It’s 😍 beautiful here, regardless!

I’ve enjoyed the trails, the restaurants and cafés, the shops… There are a lot of outdoor 🥾 shops… and the locals who are very nice.

I’m sad 😢 to leave but know I will be back!