Vacation Station

Debbie Stone - Exploring the Island of Hawai’i

From Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and ‘Akaka Falls State Park to the Hawai‘i Tropical Bioreserve & Garden and Earth Heritage Gallery, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her adventures exploring the Island of Hawai'i. Read her story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/explore-nature-and-culture-on-the-island-of-hawaii/Travel writer Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every third Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travel Writer Debbie Stone Reviews the Memoir FERAL by Emily Pennington

If you’ve ever thought of just leaving your current life behind and spending a year accomplishing something you’ve always yearned to do, you need to read “FERAL: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America’s National Parks” by Emily Pennington. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer and outdoor adventurer Debbie Stone discusses the new memoir FERAL. Read her review here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/a-yearlong-adventure-through-our-countrys-national-parks/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Foodie Destinations - Travel Writers Diane Dobry and Jeanine Consoli

It's all about Foodie Destinations on Big Blend Radio's 3rd Friday "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). From Hungary to Coastal Maine, get a "taste of place" with this heartry discussion about eating local foods when traveling across the country or abroad. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/PofQ4oFuVBwFeatured Guests: JEANINE CONSOLI is a travel writer, photographer, and foodie from Sarasota, Florida. A retired teacher, she used summers to explore destinations and journal about it all. She loves uncovering the history, culture, and flavor of each place, finding incredible places off the beaten path at home and abroad. Follow her adventures at https://jconstravels.com/DIANE DOBRY, an educator, freelance writer and former wine importer, focused on travel writing and memoir, is a member of the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). Memoirs and a book on Hungarian wine are in the works. See her story about her Viking River Cruise experience from Hungary, as discussed in the podcast: https://gettinghungary.com/rolling-on-the-river/Learn more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheryl Ogle - Why Book a River Cruise?

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show, travel advisor Cheryl Ogle shares the various reasons why River Cruising is an ideal option for adult travelers who want a more intimate and luxurious experience. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/msv-7m_sk4QOriginally started with barges to transport goods through Europe’s rivers, River Cruises have grown in popularity over the past 50 years and only have between 150-300 passengers on board. Embarkation and disembarkation is much simpler than cruising on massive ocean cruises with thousands of passengers. You receive more personalized service, and with smaller ships, you are able to visit lesser known ports. Read her blog about river cruising here: https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2023/03/22/river-cruising/On Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday, Cheryl is a world traveler, accredited travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go that specializes in travel to Europe and the UK, as well as river and ocean cruises. More: https://heywannago.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brenna Moore - What to Experience in Albuquerque, New Mexico

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Brenna Moore who shares what to experience in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hear about Hot Air Ballooning and Cruising Route 66 to Exploring the Great Outdoors, Browsing Museums, Exploring Historic Old Town, and Enjoying the Colorful Local Public Art, Parks, Farms & Gardens, as well as Internationally Acclaimed Festivals, Diverse Cultural Cuisine, and Warm Hospitality. Plan your visit at https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/ WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8EUkHAPl55I For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Kendall - A Visit to Big Bend National Park

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Scott Kendall, editor of PlayStayEat.com, who talks about his spring visit to Big Bend National Park.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/59qqer5l1TUBig Bend National Park is a scenic area in west Texas where the Rio Grande River makes a large bend on the border between Texas and Mexico. Over 800,000 acres of mountains, valleys, and a wide variety of plants and wildlife are abundant in this gorgeous national park in the Chihuahuan Desert. Read Scott's overview: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/a-visit-to-big-bend-national-park/Special thanks to the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Northern New Mexico Bed and Breakfast Destinations

From Santa Fe to Chimayo, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on two Northern New Mexico B&B destinations that each offer their own authentic southwest experiences. Featured Guests:- Kim Sanchez - Casa Escondida Bed & Breakfast in Chimayo. See: https://casaescondida.com/ - Ryan Miller - The Bobcat Inn Bed & Breakfast in Santa Fe. See: https://www.bobcatinn.com/Stay New Mexico True and Visit: https://www.nmbba.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dawnielle Tehama - Experience Willamette Valley, Oregon

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Tuesday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Dawnielle Tehama, the Executive Director of Willamette Valley Visitors Association, who discusses what there is to experience in beautiful Willamette Valley, Oregon.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/EAip0RfQzxoWillamette Valley follows the Willamette River north to south for over 150 miles from the Mt. Hood Territory east of Portland to just south of Eugene. It is a quilt of cities and towns that offer unique experiences for everyone, from rural enclaves that pop up between expanses of farms and fields, to serene college towns with historic inns and classic main streets, to cities alive with culture and heritage, including the state capital of Salem. It also has the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards in Oregon . More: https://willamettevalley.org/Special thank you to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.