Hiking the West Highland Way in Scotland with Lynne Nieman

May 8, 2025

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What adventures have you been dreaming up but haven't done yet?

Lynne Nieman is the founder of Wander Your Way, a podcast and website dedicated to helping you explore off-the-beaten-path destinations throughout Europe. As a professional travel planner, Lynne combines her passion for Europe and off-the-beaten-path exploration with her expertise in creating personalized travel experiences.

In this episode, Lynne shares her experience hiking the West Highland Way in Scotland - what the trail is like, how to prepare for it, and why this iconic hike is well worth adding to your travel list.

She walks us through the mental and physical challenges of solo hiking, the beauty of trail life, and how she handled the unexpected. We talk about the deeper lessons that emerged from letting go of perfection to embracing a slower, more personal pace. You'll also hear about Lynne's plans for making a living with travel, how a trip to Europe changed both of our lives, and more.

What is in your travel box? What does the experience look like? I'd love to hear about it, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.

*This is a previously released episode from the archives! Zero To Travel interviews are timeless, offering valuable insight whenever you listen.

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Tune In To Learn:

Why giving yourself permission is half the battle to pursuing your passions and creating your future
What made Lynne fall in love with Europe and what makes walking one of the best travel experiences
Logistics for hiking the West Highland Way, including when to go, how to prepare, and costs
Why it's important to tailor the hike to your needs
How this experience reshaped her relationship with travel and self-trust
Her favorite stories from the trail
How creating a "box" for your trip can be a fun and rewarding way to design your travels
And so much more

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