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Debbie Stone - Kayaking the Lake District of Italy

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Debbie Stone talks about her 9-day kayaking adventure in Italy's Lake District with Enrico Carrossino, guide extraordinaire and owner of Kayak Xplore. It’s hard not to be mesmerized by this region of Italy, which encompasses three main lakes located at the Italian Swiss border, including Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, and Lake Lugano. The landscape captivates visitors with its picture postcard scenery, mild climate, rich history, and some of the best food and wine in Italy. And for kayakers, it’s heaven. Read Debbie's story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/paradise-found-in-the-italian-lake-district/Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Festive Fall Fun in Natchitoches, Louisiana

Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. Home to the Cane River Creole National Historical Park, it is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area, and is the final destination on the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail.From Scarecrows and Pumpkins to Cemetery Tours and the Annual Natchitoches Car Show, episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show focuses on Fall Fun in Historic Downtown Natchitoches. Featured guests are Arlene Gould - Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Jill Leto - Director of Promotions & Events - Natchitoches Historic District Business Association and Natchitoches Main Street. More: https://www.natchitoches.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travel Costa Mesa - The City of The Arts in Southern California

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Kim Glen from Travel Costa Mesa. Known as "The City of The Arts," Costa Mesa is centrally located in Orange County, Southern California and is known for its public, visual and performing arts scene, diverse shopping and delectable dining opportunities, beautiful local parks and outdoor spaces, and nearby beaches and theme park attractions. With it's esteemed selection of hotel properties, it also makes for an ideal meeting, conference, retreat, wedding and special events destination. More at https://www.travelcostamesa.com/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 - Three Weeks in Europe

Europe is back open to foreign travel!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 three-week visit to Europe. From the  Canals of Venice to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and up to The Top of Europe in Switzerland, hear about his adventures and check out his photos and story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/europe-opens-up-to-foreign-travel/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.

Fall Fun in California’s Sequoia Country

From forest adventures to fairs and festivals, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" series with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on what to experience during the fall season in California's Sequoia Country.Featured Guests:- Denise Alonzo - Sequoia National Forest- Donnette Silva Carter - Tulare Chamber of Commerce- Tina Rice - Exeter Chamber of CommerceLocated in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and charming art and agricultural communities including Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Dinuba, Porterville, Three Rivers, Lindsay, and Woodlake. Plan your visit: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glynn Burrows - Visiting England in the Fall Season

From apple picking to birdwatching, historic architecture and sites, on this episode of Big Blend Radio, Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK, talks about what to experience during the fall season in England. Read his article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/visiting-england-in-the-fall/ Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday. More at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rose Palmer - Barge Cruising with European Waterways

European Waterways has become an expert at providing a unique canal cruise offering. The company has 12 barges throughout the many regions in France as well as itineraries and boats on other waterways throughout Europe. A canal barge cruise is unlike any other cruising experience you may have already done. The setting is intimate, and the service is extremely personal and attentive.This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer who shares her barge cruising experience with European Waterways. Both of her barge cruises were in France – one on the Burgundy Canal and one in the Loire Valley on the Canal de Briare. Read her story: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/why-a-luxury-barge-cruise-should-be-on-your-bucket-list/ 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.

Innkeepers Steve Hiatt and Dan Clark - Fall Adventures in New Mexico

From bird watching and train rides to cultural festivals and flavors, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on fall events and activities in New Mexico, "The Land of Enchantment."Featured Guests:- Steve Hiatt - Bottger Mansion of Old Town in Albuquerque - https://bottger.com/- Dan Clark - Inn of the Turquoise Bear in Santa Fe - https://www.turquoisebear.com/Stay New Mexico True and Visit: https://www.nmbba.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.