Meet Lynne
I’m Lynne Nieman — travel addict, Europe lover, photographer, podcaster, writer, hiker, former (and hopefully future) runner, and the founder of Wander Your Way.
I’m happiest in the mountains, though I also love the feeling of sand between my toes.
I haven’t met a French cheese I don’t like — nor an Italian wine or Irish whiskey.
And I truly believe in the transformative power of travel, especially the kind that connects you to a place, its landscapes and the people who call it home.
That belief is what led me to create Wander Your Way.
For more than a decade, I’ve been helping travelers plan meaningful, independent trips across Europe — journeys shaped by landscapes, local connection, and the freedom to explore at your own pace.
If there’s a scenic trail, a quiet village, or an intriguing historical site nearby, there’s a good chance I’ll try to find it.
How it all began
My love affair with Europe started in 2005 on a solo trip to southern Spain.
I had no real plans and spoke only a little Spanish. It was up to me to figure out where to go, how to get there, where to stay, and what to do once I arrived.
And I absolutely loved it.
I wandered through cities and small towns, taking in both iconic sights and everyday life.
One moment I still remember clearly: a group of kids playing fútbol in the cobblestone streets of Vejer de la Frontera — boys versus girls.
It felt so natural, so universal.
And it reminded me that no matter where we come from, we all share more than we think.
From there, I kept traveling — to Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, France, Scotland, Slovenia, Turkey, Greece and beyond.
Always planning my own trips.
Always wandering a little deeper.
Always looking for a trail, a hillside or a stretch of coastline to explore on foot.
Always choosing connection over checklists.
And there was absolutely no way I was getting on a bus with 50 of my so-called friends to see 10 cities in five days just to check places off a list.
Definitely not my style.
