Parks & Travel

From India and Canada to Guatemala and Maruitius, it's all about Lake Destinations and more on Big Blend Radio's "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). Featured Guests:MICHELLE FEDOSOFF is a writer and photographer who has travelled to 13 countries and is always on the look out to find unique and interesting things to do. From counting turtle eggs in Mexico to looking for tigers in India, eating Haggis in Scotland and pig snout in Spain, drinking Chai tea from street vendors in India to black sesame hot chocolate in Canada, she is willing to try almost anything once. * Michelle's Story featuring Lake Osoyoos in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley: https://tinyurl.com/mrx2ty7m SUCHETA RAWAL is an award-winning South Asian food and travel writer, author of 'Beato Goes To' series of children's books, and founder of the non-profit, Go Eat Give. She has personally traveled to over 100 countries across seven continents and writes about her experiences from her firsthand perspective. Sucheta’s mission is to promote meaningful and sustainable travel for the betterment of the global community.* Sucheta's Stories on Lake Destinations: - Dal Lake in India - https://tinyurl.com/ykz662h9 - Ganga Talao in Mauritius - https://tinyurl.com/ufwas6ds - Lake Atitlan in Guatemala - https://suchetarawal.com/category/guatemala/ 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.

From visiting the iconic Giant Sequoia Trees and Fishing on Kaweah Lake and Lake Success to Viewing the Stars at the Dark Sky Festival or attending the Annual Dinuba Raisin Day Festival, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the end-of-summer summer experiences you can enjoy in the parks, forest, and local communities.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/UKAB7Qs15OMFeatured Guests:- Denise Alonzo - Sequoia National Forest & Giant Sequoia National Monument. Info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia- Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia. Info: https://www.visitvisalia.com/- Heathe Jones - Dinuba Chamber of Commerce. Info: https://www.dinubachamber.com/Located 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.

Planning an Antarctic Adventure? This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Judi Cohen, who has cruised in Antarctica three times on both small expedition ships and mainstream cruise ships. Hear about her experiences and tips on that to consider before booking your Antarctic adventure. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-guide-to-planning-your-antarctic-adventure/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Qs408nNXwF0 Canadian Travel and Cruise Writer, Judi Cohen (aka Traveling Judi), has travelled to over 90 countries on six continents and is an expert on small ships, expedition cruising, and off-the-beaten-path destinations. Judi has seen Canada from sea to sea to sea and is continuing to gather memories and document her journey along the way. Follow her adventures: https://travelingjudi.com/ 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.

It's all about Coastal Destinations on Big Blend Radio's "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). From Cascais, Portugal and the Oregon Coast to Coastal Mississippi and the Gulf Shores of Alabama, this fun travel chat covers unique experiences in beach communities including regional cuisine, outdoor activities and scenic sights, lodging options, and more.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/NtoLnY4uETw Featured Guests:- JAN SCHRODER is editor-in-chief of https://thetravel100.com/. She has several years of editorial and social media experience at magazines and newspapers. Her travel writing has appeared in numerous publications and online outlets. She is a native of Atlanta and a graduate of the University of Virginia. Jan's Story Spotlights: * https://thetravel100.com/cascais-portugal/ * https://thetravel100.com/fun-things-to-do-in-gulf-shores/ * https://www.orbitz.com/blog/2018/01/5-best-hotels-for-a-romantic-getaway-on-the-oregon-coast/ - LISA EVANS is a freelance travel journalist, photographer and author of the book "100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die, "available through Reedy Press. She has always enjoyed the outdoors and nature and often includes them in her work. History is another passion - every place has a story to tell if only you find it. Music is yet another area that tells great stories if only one will listen. Visit her site: https://writerlisa.com/ Lisa's Story Spotlights:* https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/coastal-mississippi-let-us-surprise-you/ * https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/why-venture-into-coastal-mississippi/ 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.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who shares tips on preparing food for a family picnic in the park. Read her tips here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/family-picnics-in-the-park/ Appearing on Big Blend Radio every third Sunday, Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine." Keep up with her here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to her Big Blend Radio "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on two unique Bed & Breakfast stays in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment. Hear about the lodgings, wild west and train history, nature and and outdoor adventures, and more.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/3OopSQ8qCis Featured Bed & Breakfasts:- John & Veronica Bush - The Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Chama, which is north of Santa Fe and just south of the Colorado border. See: https://www.thevictorianchama.com/ - Becky O’Connor - Casitas de Gila Guesthouses in Gila, near Silver City in the Southwest region of the state. See: https://www.casitasdegila.com/ Stay New Mexico True and Visit: https://www.nmbba.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show, comics journalist Andy Warner discusses his work and third National Parks Arts Foundation residency in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Warner is a comics journalist and artist, whose comics range between journalism, documentary and memoir. He is the author of "This Land is My Land," "Spring Rain," the NY Times Best Selling "Brief Histories of Everyday Objects," and the YA history series "Andy Warner’s Oddball Histories: Pests and Pets." Keep up with Andy: https://www.andywarnercomics.com/Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation and the organization's unique artist residencies: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/Follow Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation, here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-the-arts-and-parks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hooray! After last year's wildfires and recent winter weather challenges, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are back open! From accesible trails to family-friendly activities, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the summer experiences you can enjoy in the parks and their local communities.Featured Guests:- Sinitia Kawasaki-Lee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Info: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm- Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia. Info: https://www.visitvisalia.com/Located 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.