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World Ag Expo 2025 in Tulare, California

This episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates the 58th Annual World Ag Expo happening February 11-13, 2025 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California. Hear about the expo's new Women in Ag pavillion, Seminars, Wine & Cheese pavillion, Ag Tours, the Toyota giveaway, and more. Visit: https://www.worldagexpo.com/ 
FEATURED GUESTS:- Donnette Silva Carter - CEO of Tulare Chamber in Commerce: http://www.tularechamber.org/ - Megan Lausten - Marketing Director of the International Agri-Center: https://www.internationalagricenter.com/ 
More than 1,200 exhibitors display the latest in farm equipment, communications, and technology on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. Free seminars focus on a variety of topics important to dairy producers, farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals. World Ag Expo® is a can’t miss show for anyone in Ag, and for those interested in where their food comes from. An estimated average of 100,000 individuals from over 70 countries attend World Ag Expo® each year.

Exploring Historic Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast is all about her experiences in historic Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. Old Town Scottsdale is a mecca for tourists, who flock here to shop for unique souvenirs, peruse the art galleries and public art installations, check out historic sites from the late 1880s, and dine and imbibe at the many restaurants and watering holes. They also come to explore the world-class museums for a hearty dose of history and culture.
READ DEBBIE'S ARTICLES ON OLD TOWN:- Best of the West Tour in Scottsdale - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/best-of-the-west-tour-in-scottsdale/ - Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/western-spirit-scottsdales-museum-of-the-west/ 
Follow this podcast here: https://global-adventures-debbie-stone.podbean.com/ 

Roger Bell's Must-Visit Experiences on the Jefferson Highway

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show features Roger Bell, President of the Jefferson Highway Association, who shares some of his favorite experiences on the Jefferson Highway.
The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at https://jeffersonhighway.org/  
Learn more about the upcoming Jefferson Highway Travel Guide project and be part of the effort, here: https://jeffersonhighwaytravelguide.com/ 
This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST (except on holidays). Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/ 

Spring Fling in Coastal Mississippi

Move Over Winter Weather, Let's Get Ready for Spring in Coastal Mississippi with this inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's new travel podcast "Journey Jukebox with Lisa." From Mardi Gras to St Patricks Day, and from where to stay and play, there's so much to experience.
COASTAL MISSISSIPPI TRAVEL PLANNING LINKS- Coastal Mississippi: https://www.coastalmississippi.com/ - Krewe of Nereids: https://www.kreweofnereids.com/ - Bay St Louis Historic L&N Depot: https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/architecture/bay-st-louis-historic-ln-train-depot/ - Mardi Gras & Depot Museums: https://mississippifun.org/members/mardi-gras-depot-museums/ - Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum: https://www.coastalmardigras.com/home - Coraline's: https://beaurivage.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/coralines.html - Tavi's Salumeria: https://www.tavisllc.com/ - Siren Social Club: https://www.sirensocial.com/ 
JOURNEY JUKEBOX MUSIC PLAYLIST on SPOTIFY:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7humUf03LIW04t8LiJSSN9?si=adcbe4ff3bec4b17 
Lisa Evans is a travel writer and photographer, travel advisor, and author of "100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die."  More at https://writerlisa.com/ 
New episodes of Big Blend Radio’s ”Journey Jukebox with Lisa” Podcast air every 3rd Tuesday at 12pm CST. Follow the podcast from your favorite platform here:  https://journeyjukebox.podbean.com/ 
Featured photos by Lisa Evans and CoastalMississippi.com. 

Cruising Adventures With Virgin Voyages

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and travel advisor Janice Sakata-Schultze who talks about her Southern Caribbean cruising adventures with Virgin Voyages. 
Check out Janice's blog posts about Virgin Voyages, here: - San Juan, British Virgin Islands, Guadeloupe: https://www.sanseitraveler.com/article/virgin-voyages-southern-caribbean-san-juan-bvi-guadeloupe - Barbados, St Lucia & Antigua: https://www.sanseitraveler.com/article/virgin-voyages-southern-caribbean-barbados-st-lucia-antigua 
Janice Sakata-Schultze is a travel writer, blogger, content creator and certified advisor. She specializes in culinary, active adventure and wellness travel. More at: https://www.sanseitraveler.com/ 
Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 
Follow this Podcast Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1chVylr9kzBMftUgBoLS-m 
This episode is also featured on our Big Blend Radio "Vacation Station" Travel Channel.  Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here:  https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

So Much to Experience in New York State

Celebrate Travel Tuesday and National Shop for Travel Day with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA that features Ross D. Levi, Executive Director of the New York State Division of Tourism. 
From the Adirondacks and the Finger Lakes to Saratoga and the Big Apple, hear about the Empire State's seasonal activities and attractions throughout its eleven travel regions, and some of the big celebrations and events coming up including the 2025 Bicentennial of the Erie Canal Completion, 2025 PGA Ryder Cup, Great Gatsby 100th Anniversary, America 250, and 2026 FIFA World Cup. Plan your New York State experience here: https://www.iloveny.com/ 
For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

A Taste Of Santa Rosa, California

From wine tasting and fine dining to safari adventures, this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark gives us all a taste of Santa Rosa, the county seat of Sonoma County in Northern California. Read Jo's article about it all here: https://fwtmagazine.com/fall-in-love-with-santa-rosa-one-taste-at-a-time/ 
Check out more of Jo's articles about her visit to Sonoma County, here:* Riding on the Wild Side in Sonoma: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/riding-on-the-wild-sidecar-of-sonomas-wine-country/ * The Most Exciting Time in Sonoma: https://recipestravelculture.com/exciting-time-in-sonoma/ * Top Four Parks in Sonoma: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/top-4-parks-to-visit-in-sonoma-county/ 
Jo Clark is a travel writer and photographer based on South Carolina’s Grand Strand. She has a thirst for knowledge, history, great food, and wine! Her Big Blend Radio podcast "Jo Goes Everywhere!" airs every 2nd Sunday at 7pm EST. Follow the show on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yfkjm8sd 

Exploring the Village of Barnes, England

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer Diane Dobry talks about her visit to Barnes, a charming village in London, England.
From musician Marc Bolan's Memorial and the Olympic Sound Studios to upscale High Street and the Royal Botanic Gardens, read her story about her adventures, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/barnes-uk-the-little-village-with-big-distinction/ 
Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 
Follow this podcast here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1chVylr9kzBMftUgBoLS-m