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Vacation Station
by Big Blend Radio Network
Big Blend Radio travel podcast featuring expert interviews and conversations covering Travel and Leisure, Destinations, and Event News.
Episodes
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Destination Dining at Sea with Holland America
Why would a cruise line skip the hot seafood chowder in the Caribbean, then serve it on deck in Glacier Bay? On this shared episode of BIg Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Podcast with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), host Lisa D. Smith sets sail with Emma...
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Why We Keep Coming Back to New York City
Why do we keep coming back to New York City? Travel writers Joelle Machia and Ryan Slough have a lot of answers, and they’re not what the typical headlines say. Joelle has just wrapped a week in the city. She was born here and spoke at a United Nations side event during the General Assembly. Ryan...
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Ninety Six National Historic Site: Star Fort & Tunnel
Celebrate America 250 in upstate South Carolina! On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jo Goes Everywhere" Podcast, travel writer Jo Clark takes us to Ninety Six National Historic Site, a backcountry crossroads where 12 roads met and later the site of the longest land siege of the American...
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Erin Coyle – Coffee, Culture & Calm in Oman
Travel writer Erin Coyle takes us to Oman, where a cup of coffee is an invitation and hospitality is a way of life. On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Food, Wine & Travel" Podcast with the International Food Wine Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), host Lisa D. Smith talks with IFWTWA...
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Ship Within a Ship: MSC World America Yacht Club
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Quiltripping Travel with Rose” Podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer of Quiltripping.com joins us fresh off the MSC World America, MSC’s newest mega ship, sailing from Miami to the Caribbean and the private island of Ocean Cay in the...
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Slow Travel Through Sweden: Fika, Ferries & Islands
What does it look like to explore Sweden at the pace of a ferry? On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wander the World" Podcast, travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz takes us on a slow-travel journey through Stockholm, Gothenburg, and the islands of the Southern Archipelago, by...
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Ghosts, Orbs, UFOs & Bigfoot? Asheville After Dark with Night Vision
It's October in Asheville, which makes it ghost-watching season. In Part 2 of this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" visit with Dawn Bankson of Star Watch Night Vision Tours, we head out after dark to historic Riverside Cemetery in the Montford neighborhood, a couple…
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100 Men Hall: Music, History & Community in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Step inside the 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, a 1922 Chitlin' Circuit landmark and Mississippi Blues Trail stop just across from the historic train depot. On location for Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast, this shared episode features travel journalist Terri Guthrie who...
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Katharine Cato – Wine, Wellness & Wandering in Ashland, Oregon
Think Ashland, Oregon is only about Shakespeare? Think again! On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Sip, Savor & Travel" Podcast, producerLisa D. Smith and travel writer Linda Kissam, the Food, Wine & Shopping Diva, sit down with Katharine Cato, Director of Travel Ashland, to explore...
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California's Sequoia Country: Bears, Scarecrows & Fall Festivals
It's October in California's Sequoia Country, and there's a lot going on. On this shared "California Sequoia Country" episode with the Sequoia Tourism Council, Big Blend Radio host Lisa D. Smith is joined by Holly Streit of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Suzanne Bianco of Visit…
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Fallingwater & Beyond: Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurel Highlands
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures" Podcast, travel writer Debbie Stone takes us to the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania. Most people know the area for Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous house, but it's actually a mecca for Wright's work.…
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All Aboard! Exploring the Gulf Coast on Amtrak's Mardi Gras Train
Happy World Car Free Day! On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast, travel journalist Terri Guthrie kicks off a new series exploring Amtrak's Mardi Gras Train, joined by Knox Ross, Chairman of the Southern Rail Commission. Terri just rode the full route herself —…
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Riviera Maya Uncovered: Sharon K. Kurtz on Lomas Hospitality's More Inclusive Escape
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine, and Travel" Show, in partnership with the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz reports live from the Riviera Maya, where she's a guest of Lomas Hospitality at the...
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It's Fall Y'all in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana!
It's Fall Y'all in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana! Big Blend Radio host/producer Lisa D. Smith is joined by Natalie Roblin of the Avoyelles Commission of Tourism, filling in for regular co-hosts Wilbert Carmouche and Mary Guillory, who are at the Jefferson Highway Conference in Joplin, Missouri....
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Yellowstone: America's First National Park, Still Wild After 110 Years
Travel writer and advisor Lisa Evans, host of Big Blend Radio's "Journey Jukebox" Podcast takes us to Yellowstone National Park — America's very first national park, marking 110 years of the National Park Service this year. This episode picks up right where her Cody, Wyoming visit left off: after...
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Chasing Truffles in Istria with Prodan Tartufi
Enjoy this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wanderers Compass" Podcast! Three years after Joelle's first truffle hunt in the pouring rain with a cooking group of sixteen women, she and Ryan return to Buzet, Croatia, to sit down with Višnja Prodan Jekić of Prodan Tartufi — a family truffle...
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Snorkeling the Solomon Islands: Two Weeks Aboard the MV Bilikiki
Author and adventurer Inga Aksamit returns to this shared Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" show with the International Food Wine Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) — to take us snorkeling for two weeks aboard the MV Bilikiki in the Solomon Islands. From a camouflaged crocodile fish and...
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Epic Southern Africa: Wildlife, Wine, Waterfalls, River & Rail Adventures
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel" Podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer shares her epic month-long journey across Southern Africa with her husband — starting with wine tasting in Cape Town, riding the historic Rovos Rail into Zimbabwe, chasing…
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Explore Tualatin Valley, Oregon: Where Wine Country Meets the Great Outdoors
Just 30 minutes from Portland, Tualatin Valley is Oregon's underrated wine country — home to 40+ wineries, one of the state's most ethnically diverse food scenes, tax-free shopping, and a 21-mile paved trail past a giant wooden troll. On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine &…
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Oklahoma City: A Destination for the Whole Family
Celebrate Intergeneration Month (September) with this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast where travel journalist Terri Guthrie shares how Oklahoma City is a destination built for every generation — grandparents, parents, and grandkids alike. Hear about the whimsical,...
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Getting to Know Travel Writer Linda Kissam: Food Wine and Shopping Diva
Travel writer Linda Kissam — Big Blend Radio's own "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" and host of "Sip, Savor & Travel" — pulls up a seat for a fun round of Getting to Know You. Linda dishes on her spirit animal (koala, if you're wondering), the nonprofit she'd fund with a million dollars, her…
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Early Fall in California's Sequoia Country: Dark Skies, Trails & Tulare County Harvest Season
Fall is teasing us across the country, and California's Sequoia Country — home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Sequoia National Forest, the Giant Sequoia National Monument, and the welcoming communities of Tulare County — is right on the edge of the season's first cool breeze. In this...
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An Austin Staycation: Bats, Museums & Live Music
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wander the World" Podcast, travel writer Sharon K. Kurtz takes listeners on a personal Austin staycation, joined by fellow Austinite and travel writer Marika Flatt, travel editor and associate editor of Texas Lifestyle Magazine. Staying right on the UT...
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What's Really Up There? Night Sky Adventures with Star Watch Tours in Asheville
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Podcast, Steve and Karen Wilson chat with Dawn Bankson, owner of Star Watch Night Vision Tours, about exploring Asheville's night sky in a whole new way. Using military-grade PVS-7 and PVS-14 night vision goggles, Dawn takes...
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Romantic Oklahoma City: A Couples' Getaway
On the last episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast, Terri Guthrie took us inside The National Hotel in Oklahoma City — and now she's back to share why OKC might just be the most underrated romantic getaway in the country. In this episode, Terri maps out the perfect romantic...
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Charles Dickens' England: From Debtor's Prison to Poets' Corner
Forget the Christmas Carol postcard version of Charles Dickens. On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" Podcast, Glynn Burrows digs into the real story — a childhood shaped by his father's debtor's prison, a stint in a blacking warehouse, and a writing career so prolific…
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Glamping vs. 5-Star Luxury: Two Ways to Experience Halifax, Nova Scotia
What's better: a glamping dome in the woods, or a five-star hotel on the boardwalk? Travel journalist and certified sommelier Darla Hoffmann didn't have to choose — she did both, fifty minutes apart, in Nova Scotia. On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Podcast with…
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Cody, Wyoming: Western Art, Cowboy Culture & the Old West
In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Journey Jukebox" travel podcast, travel writer Lisa Evans takes us to Cody, Wyoming, a fascinating Western destination where the spirit of the Old West is still very much alive. Located just outside Yellowstone National Park, Cody combines Western...
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Discover Shelby County, Kentucky: Horses, Bourbon, Food, Farm & Outdoor Adventures
Discover Shelby County, Kentucky, just east of Louisville, with Janette Marson, President and CEO of ShelbyKY Tourism, on this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). Known as the Saddlebred Horse…
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End-of-Summer & Fall Fun in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana: Fairs, Food, Music & More
End-of-summer and fall are a wonderful time to experience Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana! From church and school fairs and live music to Bunkie Trade Days, Halloween fun, local food and seasonal events, there are plenty of reasons to visit. In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel...
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Cruising France on the Rosa with European Waterways
In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer takes us aboard the Rosa, a luxury hotel barge operated by European Waterways, for a leisurely journey through the beautiful Gascony region of southern France. This is...
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Sustainable Food & Farm Adventures in the San Juan Islands
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel Show "with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), Amy Nesler of the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau invites us to Eat Local First and discover the food, farms, producers, and sustainable traditions that...
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The National Hotel – Oklahoma City’s Historic Art Deco Gem
Step inside one of Oklahoma City’s most remarkable historic restorations with this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Travel with Terri” Podcast. In Part 1 of our three-part Oklahoma City series, Travel Journalist Terri Guthrie takes us inside The National Hotel, a luxurious Marriott Autograph...
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Victoria, British Columbia: Gardens, Castles, Culture & Family Adventure
Victoria, British Columbia, offers a wonderful mix of gardens, castles, history, culture, waterfront scenery and easygoing family adventure. Celebrate Family Fun Month with this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wanderer's Compass" Travel Podcast, travel writers Joelle Machia and Ryan Slough...
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End-of-Summer Adventures in California's Sequoia Country
Wrap up summer with an unforgettable adventure in California's Sequoia Country, home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Sequoia National Forest, the Giant Sequoia National Monument, and the welcoming communities of Tulare County. In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "California's...
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Small Ship Cruising the Mediterranean: Greece, Italy & the Windstar Difference
In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wander the World with Sharon" Podcast, award-winning travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz shares highlights from her unforgettable small ship cruise through Greece and Italy aboard Windstar Cruises' Star Legend. Sailing the "A Piece of…
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HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm: Horse-Led Healing Retreats in Asheville
Steve and Karen Wilson of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast take this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Podcast to HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm, where owners Jennifer and Jason Robbins have built a horse-centered healing retreat on a former century-old family...
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Boise Beyond Expectations: Idaho's Capital City Revealed
In celebration of America 250, this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures" Podcast explores the fascinating history, culture, and outdoor spirit of Boise, Idaho, with travel writer Debbie Stone. While many travelers know Idaho for its rugged landscapes and potatoes, Boise reveals…
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Travel New Orleans with Terri: Favorite Jazz Clubs, Restaurants & Must-See Experiences
Discover the best of New Orleans, Louisiana, with travel journalist Terri Guthrie on this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast. Building on her previous tour of the iconic Roosevelt Hotel, Terri shares her personal favorite places to experience the authentic soul of the...
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Getting to Know Travel Writer David Kriso: Trains, Cruises & Lifelong Adventures
Travel writer, travel lecturer, and longtime Big Blend Radio guest David Kriso joins us for a special "Getting to Know You" episode, sharing the personal stories behind his passion for exploring the world. From growing up with model railroads and becoming an award-winning travel writer to working...
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The Story of America's Early Motor Camping
This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show explores the fascinating story of America's early motor camping movement and how it forever changed road travel, tourism, and hospitality across the United States. As always, the show features Roger Bell, Co-Host and...
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Exploring Vancouver, Washington: Hidden Gems, History & Columbia River Beauty
In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Journey Jukebox" travel podcast, travel writer Lisa Evans explores the hidden gems, fascinating history, and scenic beauty of Vancouver, Washington—a destination that deserves a spot on every Pacific Northwest itinerary. Located along the Columbia…
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A Taste of New Orleans: Food, Cocktails, Festivals & Culinary Traditions
From legendary restaurants and iconic cocktails to world-famous festivals and unforgettable culinary traditions, this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) serves up A Taste of New Orleans with Mary Beth...
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Lessons Learned from Travel: High Sierra Adventure & Wilderness Safety
July is Parks & Recreation Month, making it the perfect time to celebrate the beauty of America's public lands while learning how to explore them safely and responsibly. In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Podcast, award-winning travel writer Linda Ballou...
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Escape to Mission Resort + Club: A Luxury Getaway in Central Florida
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), Leigh Cort shares the story behind Mission Resort + Club, a historic resort in Central Florida that blends timeless Old Florida charm with modern luxury....
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Inside The Roosevelt New Orleans: History, Luxury & Legendary Hospitality
Step inside one of America's most legendary luxury hotels! Recorded on-site, this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast features travel journalist Terri Guthrie in conversation with Les Patin, Marketing Manager of The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Since...
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Traveling Europe Across Generations: Castles, Culture & Curiosity
Can travel connect generations? In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wanderer's Compass" Travel Podcast, travel writers Joelle Machia and Ryan Slough explore how traveling through Europe—from France and Belgium to Luxembourg, Germany, and the Netherlands—creates meaningful connections...
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America the Beautiful Road Trip: History, Adventure & Hidden Gems
This shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Jo Goes Everywhere!” travel podcast with writer Jo Clark celebrates the beauty and diversity of America with an unforgettable road trip through scenic landscapes, historic landmarks, cultural treasures, and memorable local experiences. From soaring above...
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Kansas Gunsmoke Trail: An Old West Road Trip Through History
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), travel writer Robin O'Neal Smith shares her unforgettable journey along the Kansas Gunsmoke Trail, exploring legendary Old West towns, fascinating…
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Cruising France's Canal du Midi with French Waterways
In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer shares her unforgettable journey through southern France aboard a luxury hotel barge with French Waterways. Cruising along the historic Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World...
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Big Blend Radio travel podcast featuring expert interviews and conversations covering Travel and Leisure, Destinations, and Event News.
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