Celebrating 14 Years of Blogging: A Look Back and a Look Ahead I hit “publish” on my very first blog post back in late 2011 over on the old lynnenieman.com site. Wander Your Way wasn’t even a twinkle in my eye yet. I was just a gal with a camera, a passport, and a slightly…
20 Years of Travel in Europe: Gratitude, Growth, and the Joy of Slowing Down A look back at the people, places, and moments that defined two decades of travel. Twenty years ago, I boarded a plane for my very first trip to Europe — a solo adventure to the Andalusia region of Spain. I…
To travel by train or not to travel by train. That is the question. Okay. So I’m kinda stealing Shakespeare’s lines. But really it’s a great question. Should I travel by train on my trip to Europe? And the answer? It depends. And the next question: How do I navigate all the tickets, passes, timetables,…
When I talk about travel in Europe, most folks think about history — stately castles, museums filled with classic art work, walled cities, small villages with cobblestone lanes and sites such as the Colosseum in Rome. Many people don’t connect Europe with nature and outdoor pursuits like hiking or kayaking. They don’t think about mountains,…
As a personal travel planner, aka travel agent, I always get asked about dealing with money while traveling in Europe. Some folks think you need to take a lot with you. Many are simply confused about the best way to pay or how to get money while they are traveling. In all honesty in most…
