Episodes

Thursday Jan 18, 2018
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
Located in Central California’s Sequoia Country, Exeter is a charming, historic agricultural community and gateway community destination for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest. This Locals Insider panel discussion covers what it's like to live, work and play in Exeter, and features Sandy Blankenship – Executive Director of Exeter Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Teresa Boyce - Sr. Credit Assistant at Bank of the Sierra , Ben Garcia – Manager of Exeter Hobbies. Plus, Steve Schneickert recalls the Hollywood History of Exeter! Learn more about Exeter here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/exeter-california/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday Jan 18, 2018
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
From Tanzania to Norway, musician and educator Nichole Alden, "Chief Exploring Officer" at Brave Era, talks about her world travels and creating her popular Brave Era naturally hypoallergenic luxury 100% silk travel sheet for women. www.BraveEra.comNichole's songs featured on this segment include: "In Your Hands" and "Anything" - www.AldenMusic.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday Jan 13, 2018
Saturday Jan 13, 2018
From hippos and crocodiles to the people and culture, travel writer Elizabeth Willoughby talks about her epic road trip through Zimbabwe. Elizabeth is the publisher of WriteShots.com, and long-time member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association. Read her Zimbabwe travel article here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/epic-zimbabwe-road-trip/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Jan 08, 2018
Monday Jan 08, 2018
From designer shopping on Calle de Serrano to the National Archaeological Museum of Spain, travel writer Linda Kissam “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva” talks about her adventures in Madrid, Spain, where she enjoyed four fabulous days of local cuisine, history and culture…and shopping! See here travel story here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-best-of-madrid-in-4-days/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday Dec 16, 2017
Saturday Dec 16, 2017
From feta cheese and wine to grape stomping and historic sites, award-winning journalist and photographer John Lamkin discusses his three week adventure in Greece, where he explored Athens, Athens Riviera, the islands of Alonissos, Paros, Ios and Milos, and Thessaloniki and Halkidiki. John is a Board Member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, Founding Member of FWT Magazine, Executive Editor of Soul of Travel Magazine, Editor of Paloma Blanca Press, and The Travel, Leisure & Photo Weekly. Read John's article "Our Greek Odyssey" here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/our-greek-odyssey/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday Dec 14, 2017
Thursday Dec 14, 2017
It's all about Whidbey, Camano & San Juan Islands in Washington State! Travel writer Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’ shares her Island County adventures that include farm-to-table and regional food and wine, art and history, nature and beautiful scenery. Chef Vincent Nattress talks about Orchard Kitchen, a teaching kitchen and dining room on the five-acre organic farm he runs with his wife Tyla, in Langley. Scott Hale of Brand New Stay discusses the amenities at contemporary Island Inn at 123 West in Friday Harbor, and the LEANTO® Glamping Sites at Moran State Park on Orcas Island. Read Linda's article here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/whidbey-camano-and-san-juan-islands-in-washington/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Dec 04, 2017
Monday Dec 04, 2017
HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA – The local insider scoop on what it’s like to live, work and play in Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana. Featured locals include: Arlene Gould - Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, Randy Ziegler - The Landing Restaurant & Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission, Corey Poole – Editor of Natchitoches Parish Journal, and musician Ed Huey. Plus, Louisiana Hollywood History recalled by Steve Schneickert! Learn more about Natchitoches here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/natchitoches-louisiana/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Nov 20, 2017
Monday Nov 20, 2017
From Prague to Berlin, Big Blend travel writer Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’, shares her shopping and cultural adventures on a Viking River Cruise. Read Linda's article here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/cruisin-for-a-deal/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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