Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Join me today for #scotland revisited! On my tenth trip to Scotland, I'll be sharing castle halls, Highland rainbows, good eats, stories and why this feels like coming home every time. This short recap will take you from the capital Edinburgh city to the Highlands, Skye, Oban, the Isle of Mull and more! ⏱️TIMELINE⏱️ 1:10 Welcome to Scotland, Edinburgh & Travel Tips2:00 Into the Highlands, Pitlochry, Chocolate & Bagpipes3:36 History you can fe...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Welcome to Talking Travel with Wendy, where every trip is an adventure and every story brings you closer to your next journey. Today, I'm bringing you to Costa Rica for a “Pura Vida” escape with GAdventures — a small-group, sustainable tour that put 100% of its Ripple Score back into the local community. We’ll sip our way through a coffee cooperative in Sarapiquí, climb down to the thundering La Fortuna Waterfall, soak in hot springs under tropical r...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! I'm so excited to share this #podcast with you today on #movingtoeurope and our journey to #buyingahouse in #italy The past few months have been a whirlwind from searching to deciding the "second home" to the offer and everything in between. Today I'll be sharing with you my journey of a dream come true. To own a house in Europe! ⏱️TIMELINE⏱️ 1:00 My heart and soul was left in Europe!2:00 Immersion is important2:10 Why? Find out your why?2:38 Foodie4...

This spring I put together a small group tour to #Portugal and the #DouroValley - We began our journey in one of my favorite European cities, #Lisbon and made our way north to #Porto. I partnered again with Riviera River Cruises. This time on the River Boat, Riviera River Cruises, The Douro Splendour as this itinerary really fit a slower more intentional experience.⏱️TIMELINE⏱️1:00 Douro River is a different river cruise1:21 Beginning in Lisbon2:15 Hotel Real Palacio3:34 Belem (sites to see)4...

The food was so spectacular on our recent voyage that I just had to share my #diningguide with you for what we ate on this #VirginVoyage, the Valiant Lady. So heads up, wink, wink on Virgin Voyages all the restaurants are the same, on all the ships. So whether you sail on the RESILIENT Lady like we will next February or any of the other ladies, you will get to have the same experience if you want. Here's the podcast timeline to take you through the eateries as well as my #traveltips to help y...

After a whirlwind of travel this first half of the year! I am finally back, thank you to my followers for sticking with me, AND do I have a lot to share. Today's #podcast is my #napavalley #girlstrip this May. So come join me to figure out, how to plan your trip or just get a few ideas before you go!⏱️ TIMELINE ⏱️1:00 Napa Valley Girls Trip? What a great idea!1:35 How we got there?2:15 Wine Country Airporter2:25 Where we stayed? Villa Murialdo NAPA3:17 Tastings & Tours3:32 Platypus Tours4...

I loved my virgin, Virgin Voyage this past month on the Valiant Lady. Today, I am going to share with you my top 10 reasons in this Virgin Voyage Review. I am going to share why I loved this cruise, the staff, the service, and this ship. First, full disclosure, I’m a non-cruiser. I don’t like them, not like even in the slightest. So for me to LOVE it, it’s a lot. Here's why...⏱️TIMELINE⏱️1:00 San Juan, Puerto Rico1:46 (1) All-adult2:53 (2) Culinary Cruise Revolution3:34 (3) All included4...

This fall I returned to the Isle of #Capri, this Amalfi Coast treasure in #italy is a fab favorite. Here are my #traveltips for this volcanic island. I am so excited to share everything I've learned as well as where we stayed, where we ate, things to do, how to get there and more!⏱️TIMELINE⏱️1:06 Meeting locals and making friends1:24 How to get there1:59 Ferry Hopper2:18 Blog2:39 Consultation & Calendar, Inquire about a trip to Italy2:53 Private Boat Tour with Vincenzo - Vincenzoses...

This past fall I had the lovely opportunity to visit the Lazio province of #Italy and be introduced to Emma and Scott, owners of Olive Hill Sabina. This special olive farm just outside of Rome makes a great day trip or #weekend #getaway to learn all about the process from planting to harvest to tasting. A truly immersive experience.Here is a little bit of our interview - ⏱️TIMELINE⏱️1:33 How it all began2:19 Olive Hills Sabina.com4:50 Oops, lost in translation6:11 Olive Farming 1017:18 Unconv...

This year I have visited Dublin, not once, not twice, but three times! That's not all in total, I've visited Dublin half a dozen times. So today's article "Foodie in Dublin" is dedicated to all the great finds I have discovered this year and over the years from fish and chips to great burgers and Guinness stew, here they are.⏱TIMELINE⏱1:24 Old Storehouse2:18 Darkey Kelly's 3:37 Leo Burdock's Fish & Chips4:26 GBK (Gourmet Burger Kitchen)5:22 The Bank on College Green6:59 The Whiskey Reserv...

Here are a few more St. Croix, USVI - good eats! This past month, we couldn't help ourselves from trying some new spots in St. Croix and visiting some of our island favorites. The last time I visited St. Croix I recorded another podcast on Where to EAT in St. Croix after being introduced to the island. I got a great deal of feedback from locals and my community. So here is a compilation of new eateries and culinary delights on St. Croix that is filled with local eats, sustainable, ...

This past month we returned to Sand Castle on the Beach in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. I went for some rest, relaxation, restoration and to check in on all my friends. Resort owners, Chris Richardson and Ted Bedwell of Sand Castle on the Beach. #stcroix #usvirginislands⏱TIMELINE⏱1:00 Grand Tour of the new villas1:35 Dolphin Villa1:57 360 degree Camera of Rooms2:09 Local Artist - Barbara Gelardi2:14 Beachside Cafe & Menu 2:42 Meet Ms. B3:57 What's Included?4:27 GotoStCroix.co...

IRELAND! 🇮🇪 Most Americans would like to visit at least once in their lives, right? This spring my #small #group #Irish #Adventure #Tour brought us from the busy streets of Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher to Northern Ireland. In today's podcast, I will be sharing our tour with CIE Tours (who specialize in the U.K., Ireland, and Iceland and now offer tours in Italy too) They've been doing this for over 90 years and really know their stuff. I love partnering with companies that do exclusive well....

I'm finally back after two months of group tours and travel planning busy, busy, busy season, I'm back in the production room putting things together. Although I have lots to produce I couldn't wait to share our recent Danube River Cruise Fun with our small group tours this past April. OMG! It was hysterical, a little damp, and loads of fun, fun, fun! We partnered with ®Riviera River Cruises for another River Cruise group tour, this time along the DANUBE. The ancient waterway that once was bu...

If you are planning on exploring Europe this summer or in 2023, you need to listen to this TODAY! I'm just returning from my six-week jaunt around Europe and I have a ton to share. From what to pack to passports, to credit cards to making reservations, etc. You gotta know this before you go!⏱TIMELINE⏱1:00 A bit crowded2:00 Making reservations2:21 Packing3:10 Backpack - RFID safe bags4:01 What about money?4:29 Do NOT DO THIS!!5:00 DO THIS ✅6:00 How much € £ do I need?6:42 What about credit car...

When NOT to visit Hawaii? This was such hard content to write. My Mama always said, "If you don't have anything nice to say..." but I feel like I have to share my experience because I certainly don't want my listeners to think it's all rainbows and unicorns when I travel. I'm a real travel writer and a huge sharer. So here are my ten days in Hawaii on the Big Island, good eats, the activities I loved, and what we did discover. I share why I definitely know when NOT to visit Hawaii now and why...

This past holiday season I was thrilled to enjoy a few more #christmas #markets along the #rhine - well first I visited the Mosel for a few weeks and then I made my way to #cologne #germany for a #european #rivercruise. We began in the majestic city of Cologne and made our way to the enchanting cities of Rüdesheim, Bonn and Koblenz. Today's podcast introduces you to this #holiday #adventure I am pretty sure I'm going to make a tradition.Awesome service, wonderful surroundings, and snow on the...

#LakeComo #Italy is filled with quaint little towns that sit in alcoves or jut out into the lake with prominent early 19th-century Italian villas and architecture from a time gone by. Last week, I highlighted Menaggio, and just across the lake is another fantastic town, #Varenna.⏱TIMELINE⏱1:00 Recent trip to Varenna1:11 How to there?1:45 Travel Tip: The right Varenna 🤔2:02 Arriving by Boat ⛴2:53 Arriving by Train 🚇3:12 Where to stay?3:48 Albergo Beretta4:39 Albergo Milano5:01 Travel Tip: When...

Gorgeous estate, incredible views, movie set, weddings, and more #Villa Balbianello is a “MUST-SEE” while visiting #Lake #Como #Italy September 2022 I had the privilege of visiting Menaggio just down the road from the villa. This villa makes for a great day trip either by boat or by car.Here is today's quick podcast to help you plan your next Como itinerary!⏱TIMELINE⏱:45 How to get there1:50 Parking information and entrances2:30 Tour Information by car, by boat AND Summer nights3:07 Group Tou...

#Menaggio #Lake Como. Definitely one of my TOP favorite towns on this alpine mountain lake in #Italy - I have visited Menaggio so many times, I've lost count. Today I am going to share why I love it, where you can stay, what you can do, and GREAT EATS! I know there are so many choices when you visit Como, but for me it is Menaggio.⏱TIMELINE⏱How to get there?1:10 Where to stay? My favorite - Hotel Garni Corona1:32 Hotel Villa Hadeel1:49 Albergo il Vapore2:19 Grand Hotel Victoria2:49 Where...