In this fun and wanderlust-fueled episode, I'm unveiling My Ultimate Europe Wish List—a curated collection of the top places I most want to visit in Europe, organized by category.

From dreamy castles to vibrant cities, secluded islands to breathtaking mountain ranges, this list is packed with destinations that stir the soul and spark the imagination.

You’ll hear why I’m drawn to the soaring peaks of the Swiss Alps, the café culture of Vienna and the sun-drenched charm of Provence.

I’ll also share the pull of Finland’s forests and saunas, plus some hidden small towns, spiritual sites and nature parks that make me want to ditch my laptop and wander.

🧳 Whether you're planning your own European adventure or just love to dream about travel, this episode will give you serious inspiration—and maybe a few surprises!

💡 Your Turn!

Create your own “Europe by Category” wish list!

Use the categories I did — like Beach, City, Country, Island, Mountains, Castle.

Or invent your own (hello, Best Place for Wine or Most Likely to Run Into a Sheep).

Tag me on Instagram or share your picks in your favorite travel group.

Let's turn daydreams into itineraries!

In this episode:

1:41: Intro

5:12: Beach

8:36: Mountains

10:15: City

12:15: Historical

15:43: Castle

18:16: Spiritual

22:14: Small Town

25:20: Island

27:31: Nature Park

29:16: Region

30:41: Country

32:49: Recap

35:34: Listener review

37:31: Wrapping it up

Important links:

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

12 of My Favorite Amazing European Cities

My Favorite 11 Beautiful and Unexpected Beaches in Scotland

My 15 Favorite Amazing Historical Sites in Ireland

Why You Need To Visit the Beautiful Churches on Your Travels to Europe

Wander Your Way Adventures

Wander Your Way Resources

Patagonia

Ever wonder how Wander Your Way came to be?

In this candid (and sometimes hilarious) episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing my full travel origin story.

Yep.

It's finally time you heard Lynne’s Story — how I fell head over heels for travel, became obsessed with Europe and ended up building a life as a Europe travel advisor, blogger and podcaster.

From my early wanderlust as a kid in Ohio, to solo travel adventures and the life-changing trips that led me to launch Wander Your Way, this episode is packed with personal stories, a few surprises and a whole lot of passion for independent European travel.

In this episode, you’ll hear the story of the very first trip that sparked my travel bug and how Europe quickly stole my heart — and never gave it back.

I’ll walk you through the highs, lows and hard-won lessons of launching my travel business.

And I'll share what truly drives me to help you experience Europe in a way that’s personal, meaningful and completely your own.

If you're curious about the woman behind the mic — and behind the custom travel itineraries — this one’s for you.

Grab a coffee (or a glass of wine 🍷), get comfy and press play.

P.S. Lynne's Story is definitely a little more personal, a little less itinerary — but I hope it gives you a better idea of the travel-loving fool behind the mic.

In this episode:

1:29: Intro

2:13: Way Back When

7:29: First International Trip

15:52: Europe Travel & Planning

21:42: An Idea Takes Hold

37:33: Ebbs and Flows of Business

41:12: Wrapping It Up

Important links:

Itinerary Planning

Customized Travel Planning

Eagle Creek

Outside Agents

Wander Your Way

Ireland may not be very big, but it has some amazing places to go.

Cities, towns, historical sites as well as some gorgeous landscapes.

And, to me, some of the best destinations to visit are the National Parks in Ireland.

There are actually 2 that have been added recently (at the time of this recording) which is why I created this episode.

I'll give a few facts about each of the National Parks in Ireland and then talk about some of the unique features — and why you should visit, including a few tips.

The best thing about these parks?

You don't have to be an avid outdoors person to appreciate the beautiful landscapes.

Want to chat more about the National Parks in Ireland?

Send me an email at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.

In this episode:

3:55: Intro

7:10: Killarney National Park

12:14: Connemara National Park

18:54: Glenveagh National Park

27:32: Burren National Park

33:16: Wicklow Mountains National Park

38:08: Wild Nephin National Park

43:06: Dowth

46:03: Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara

50:05: Recap

50:38: Wrapping it up

Important links:

7 Best Things To Do in Killarney National Park Ireland

Connemara • Ireland

6 Excellent Tips for Hiking the Stunning Diamond Hill in Ireland

Glenveagh National Park: The Jewel of Donegal

Why the Burren is Ireland’s Most Fascinating Landscape

National Parks Ireland

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