As we count down the days until the New Year…have you given any thought to your 2024 European vacation? 🎉
Whether you want to stroll through the vineyards in Italy 🍇, discover a castle in Scotland 🏰, hike along the Swiss Alps 🏔, or relax by the charming waters in Greece, now is the time to start planning! 🥾
Together, we can create a trip designed just for you!
Choose from any of the following services:
🔹 CONSULTATION: Get your travel planning questions answered!
🔹 ITINERARY PLANNING: I'll help plan your trip itinerary.
🔹 CUSTOMIZED TRAVEL PLANNING: I plan and book an entire trip for you - no stress! ✨
🔹 A LA CARTE: I'll assist in finding or booking a special experience for you.
👉 Get in touch today to start planning your dream trip!
Do you have Portugal on your list? 🇵🇹
👉 Check out what one of my clients had to say after she came back from a trip I designed to Porto and Lisbon for her.
“Lynne designed such a great trip to Portugal for my first solo adventure. I was really overwhelmed in the beginning and with her words of encouragement and her expertise I became so much more comfortable with the whole planning process.
She really listened to what I envisioned this journey to be and through our conversations and emails she put a great itinerary together. I would get so excited to see my next email from Lynne and what she found.
And since I am a young-at heart senior with a zest for life, Lynne found the perfect mix of tours, like a tile painting class in Porto and a cooking class in Lisbon which both were fabulous! She knew how to space things out and give me time to just explore.
My itinerary had all the details which made everything easier and I got a trip of a lifetime! Lynne was always available and even checked up on me. I am so grateful for wanderyourway.com, a big thank you to Lynne!! Highly recommend!!”
Sheryl K, Wisconsin
✨ Don’t hesitate to get in touch so we can get the ball rolling on your trip of a lifetime!
Do I need a rail pass? 🚊
This is one of the most difficult questions to answer because it depends. Sometimes point to point-to-point tickets are cheaper. And sometimes a rail pass will save you money. 💷
There are several types of rail passes so it’s so important to do your research.
Here are some things to consider:
🚃 How many days will you travel by train? Which countries? You can buy rail passes to cover just one country or 5 countries.
One mistake people make is they pay for a rail pass that covers more than they need — so in the end they’re overpaying. They may have been okay with a “lesser” pass or individual point-to-point tickets. I really hate to see folks wasting money.
🚃 Do you want to take those high speed trains because your time is limited? Well guess what — rail passes often don’t include high speed trains so you have to pay an extra fee and you may need to reserve a seat as well.
🚃 Are you okay traveling in second class? Then point-to-point tickets may be less expensive because some rail passes are only available in first-class options.
But rail passes can offer flexibility as you often don’t have to make reservations for the train you want. Simply show up and hop on board. 🥾
There is a lot to examine and ponder. It can take some time to do the math and the research but if you are budget-conscious then you’ll want to make that time.
Or you can always check with your favorite travel planner! 🙋🏻♀️
✨ I love receiving testimonials from my clients! After finding me through my Wander Your Way podcast 🎙, Janice reached out to me to help her plan a trip to Paris! Here’s what she had to say about the whole experience:
🇫🇷 “I found Lynne Nieman through her podcast Wander Your Way, and after listening to her, thought she might be able to help me book my trip. After reviewing my bucket list with her, Paris was the chosen destination.
✈️ I wanted a tour group as I was traveling alone. She helped me find a tour that checked all the boxes. It was perfect. Lynne took care of all my travel plans with the tour and flights.
📝 Through it all she was attentive, personable and professional in every way. Every question, great or small, was answered quickly and thoroughly. She gave me the confidence I needed as a solo traveler who hadn't really traveled much recently. I had a great vacation. Amazing!
🗺 As I reflect on my trip I think about where I might go next, my first stop will be reaching out to Lynne to see where I go and how I get there! Thanks for everything Lynne, it was truly a trip of a lifetime!”
Thanks, Janice!
👉 If you’ve been thinking about booking a trip of your own, don’t hesitate to get in touch so we can figure out the best service for you!
Chances are, no matter how long you have to travel, you can design your trip with "slow travel" in mind. 🥾
🗺 Slow travel means you give yourself ample time to explore and get to know a place instead of rushing through to check all the main sites off your list.
👉 Slow travel is more about experiences and connection. And we all want more of that, right?
Learn why I believe slow travel is the best way to travel: https://wanderyourway.com/why-i-believe-slow-travel-is-the-best-way-to-travel/
Have you been dreaming about a trip abroad in 2024? Maybe you're envisioning yourself in France, Greece, or Scotland... 🌍
With our busy lives and full schedules, sometimes the idea of researching, planning, booking, and organizing a trip can be overwhelming.
👉 So why not try my Customized Travel Planning Service?
You deserve to fully enjoy your European vacation without the stress of figuring out all of the logistics.
I’ll take care of:�
🔹 Booking all aspects of your trip�
🔹 Recommendations on restaurants, pubs & cafes�
🔹 Tips for outdoor activities that fit your skill level�
🔹 Suggestions on off-the-beaten-path destinations�
🔹 Ideas on experiences that fit your specific interests�
🔹 24/7 support when you travel�
🔹 and more!
Reach out today so we can get you traveling! 🧳 Find more information at WanderYourWay.com.
If you love small seaside towns with twisting, cobblestone lanes then you’ll love Rovinj.
Located in the Istria region of Croatia, this small town is so so charming.
It has a beautiful harbor area, fabulous restaurants, a gorgeous park, a lovely church and so much more.
Including some amazing sunsets!
And it has a definite Italian flare to it with twisting, winding lanes to get lost in.
Put it on your list!
Find more reasons to visit Rovinj at the link here: https://wanderyourway.com/7-of-the-best-things-to-do-in-rovinj-croatia/
🗺 Are you a “do it yourself” trip planner? Even experienced travelers, like Fred, can benefit from some travel agent guidance. Read what he had to say about us working together to plan his Scotland trip recently!
“We were very pleased to have Lynne's help on our recent trip to Europe. Lynne helped find a terrific tour guide and driver and that made our Scotland travel very easy.
We are very experienced "do it yourself" planners, but Lynne is an excellent sounding board for plans and saved us money on hotels she referred us to. We look forward to working with her in the future.”
- Fred Z, Ohio
👉 My travel services are designed for all types of travelers. Get in touch today so we can make your European adventure everything you’re dreaming for it to be!
If you’ve ever been to an UNESCO World Heritage Site, you know they always leave an impression. Whether cultural or natural, these sites are worth making the time and effort to visit.
✨ Here are 3 sites in Europe that I adore and I highly recommend visits to!
🍇 The Lavaux Vineyards Terrace in Switzerland
These vineyards stretch about 30km along Lake Geneva from Chateau de Chillon to the eastern outskirts of Lausanne. Walk along the path right through the vineyards and you’ll meet charming villages where you can stop for a coffee and look over the lake.
🇫🇷 The banks of the River Seine
Along the peaceful Seine, you’ll be able to view glorious buildings, bridges, and quays that make Paris so beautiful.
🏴 The Old & New Towns of Edinburgh, Scotland
Each ‘town’ of Edinburgh is different and distinctive, yet they somehow work together. The medieval fortress in the Old Town and the neoclassical New Town give the city a unique character.
Discover 12 more of my favorite UNESCO sites here: https://wanderyourway.com/my-15-favorite-unesco-sites-in-europe-you-need-to-explore-not-including-italy/
🤔 Are you thinking about planning your own trip to Europe, but would love a bit of direction?
👉 You would probably be interested in my most popular service: Expanded Itinerary Planning.
🗺 With an expanded itinerary, you receive specific recommendations for accommodation, sites, pubs & restaurants, drives, trails for walking/hiking or anything else that interests you.
✨ It’s a great compromise between receiving a basic trip itinerary and a customized trip.
Send me a message today for a quote! I’d love to get you traveling soon! You can also find more information about my travel planning services here: https://wanderyourway.com/itinerary-planning/
Renting a car in Europe may seem a bit daunting. 🚙
But it doesn't have to be.
🚊 Yes, there is really good public transportation throughout a lot of Europe. However, there are some countries or regions where the trains or busses aren’t so good.
So hiring a car might be a better option. If you do decide to rent a car then read on, because I have some great tips for renting a car in Europe.
Tip #1 - Rent the smallest car possible 🚗
I can’t stress this enough.
Most folks have fairly small cars in all of Europe. Roads tend to be narrower and parking areas are definitely smaller. 🛣
So rent a small car — and pack light!!!
Find 8 more car renting tips here: https://wanderyourway.com/9-helpful-tips-for-renting-a-car-in-europe/
Are you stumped by certain aspects of planning your trip and need a helping hand?
✨ This is where my travel consultation services come in. ✨
You’ll talk directly to me and get any and all questions answered on things like:
⛰ Recommendations on the best hill towns in Tuscany.
🚊 Advice on the best mode of transportation from Budapest to Prague.
🏠 Suggestions for accommodation in Paris (that fit your budget).
🙋🏻♀️ Information on tours in Amsterdam.
💷 Guidance in planning out your itinerary to make the most of your time and money.
🍻 Tips on the best restaurants, cafes and pubs so you can eat and drink like a local.
☀️ Are you craving a little guidance? Let's start a conversation! You can reach me here, or find more information at https://wanderyourway.com/travel-consult/
💻 Do you like feeling in control, but also feel overwhelmed with all the moving parts of planning a trip to Europe? Check out what one control-loving client had to say!
🧳 “Lynne does a wonderful job trip planning. My family just returned from an 18 day trip to England and Scotland that Lynne helped us plan. I’m a guy who loves being in control and planning things myself.
I was having trouble so I reluctantly let this podcaster help out, but I was so happy I did. It was our first trip to Europe and Lynne’s knowledge of Europe and travel was more than helpful. There were 5 in our family each with different interests.
Lynne helped us plan out our route that had something for everyone and allowed us to see the sights while also slowing us down to really experience where we were. I could not recommend her services enough. Thanks for everything, Lynne! We can’t wait to get back to Europe!” — Brandon
👉 Ready to start planning your trip to Europe? Get in touch today!
🚊 What type of transportation should you use in Europe?
Train. Bus. Ferry. Rent a car. Or maybe you do a mix.
👉 It really depends.
🗺 Where are you traveling to?�⏰ How much time do you have?�💶 What’s your budget?�🥾 And what is your style of travel?
There are lots of things to consider in choosing the best transportation in Europe.
💻 And if you’re still unsure, talk to a travel planner.
🇨🇭 All those clichés about Switzerland are true.
🌳 Picturesque alpine meadows and villages.
🚊 Trains that run on time.
🔔 Pristine cities and towns.
⛰ Soaring, rugged mountains.
🍫 Tasty chocolate and delicious cheese.
💰 Expensive.
And that last true cliché is why so many of us don’t visit - because all those other clichés make us want to experience this wonderful country.
👉 Here’s the thing: If you really want to travel to Switzerland you should — just set aside the money to do so and know that it will be expensive.
✨ It will be well worth it.
🔷 Click here for some wonderful ideas on the best places to see in Switzerland: https://wanderyourway.com/the-best-places-to-see-on-a-short-trip-to-switzerland/
Did you know Iceland doesn’t have mosquitoes? 🦟
👉 Yup! There are more than 3000 types of mosquitos in the world but amazingly, Iceland doesn’t have any.
🏔 This is due to the cold temperatures and lack of shallow ponds that mosquitoes love.
So if mosquitos love you, then head to Iceland! 🇮🇸
🔷 Find more travel inspiration & advice at WanderYourWay.com!
You got time off work and your trip is just around the corner planned out exactly how you want. There’s just one thing left…What and how are you supposed to pack?! 🧳
This can always be a tough question. Here are some tips to help you answer these questions!
☀️🌧 What will the weather be like where and when you are going? Do some homework before you pack.
🥾🏌🏽♀️What kind of activities will you definitely be doing on your trip? Do you need certain clothing or gear with you? For example, If you are hiking, then you need hiking shoes and your backpack.
🔔 Are you visiting religious buildings? Often you need to be more covered up so be sure you have the appropriate clothing for this.
👉 After you answer these questions, PACK FOR THE BEST CASE SCENARIO. If you end up needing something, most likely, you can just buy it at your destination.
🤔Still wondering HOW to pack? Packing cubes are your best friend for organizing your suitcase. Invest in a few and you can use them now and on every future trip.
🔷 Find more tips on packing here: https://wanderyourway.com/what-to-pack-for-europe-and-how-to-pack-it/
✨ There are so many reasons to love Paris. From the museums, to the parks, to the food and wine. 🍷
Paris is one of those destinations that people seem to either love or dislike — strongly.
In all honesty, I was prepared to find it overrated at the least.
🌳 But I fell in love with Paris— everything about it. And I’m NOT a city person.
Want to plan a trip to Paris?
👉 Find a beautiful photo essay of reasons to love Paris here: https://wanderyourway.com/7-reasons-to-love-paris-a-photo-essay/
⛰ Have you been dreaming about a trip to Ireland or somewhere in Europe? I would love to help you make your dream a reality! Get inspired by Ginny’s experience working with Wander Your Way:
“About the middle of March we asked Lynne to help us plan a trip to Ireland for early June with two of our grandsons.
Lynne found us a driver and put together a preliminary itinerary. In addition she set up a round of golf for our grandsons.
From Donegal Town to Dunfanaghy to Dublin our trip was amazing. The trip exceeded all our expectations. Thank you again for helping to make our trip so memorable.” - Ginny M
✨ Are you ready to make your vision real? Get in touch today! [email protected] or send me a message on Instagram.
👉 Find more info here: https://wanderyourway.com/travel-consult/
🤔 Are you thinking about planning your own trip to Europe, but would love a bit of direction?
👉 You would probably be interested in my most popular service: Expanded Itinerary Planning.
🗺 With an expanded itinerary, you receive specific recommendations for accommodation, sites, pubs & restaurants, drives, trails for walking/hiking, or anything else that interests you.
✨ It’s a great compromise between receiving a basic trip itinerary and a customized trip.
Send me a message today for a quote and find more information here: https://wanderyourway.com/itinerary-planning/ I’d love to get you traveling soon!