• A Visit to Lucille Ball's Hometown
    Nov 19 2024

    This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Tamara MC who shares her adventures exploring comedic icon Lucille Ball's hometown in Chautauqua County, New York.

    Offering a unique blend of nostalgia, entertainment history, and small-town charm this adventure included a visit to the Lucy Desi Museum in Jamestown, along with the National Comedy Center, the Lucille Ball Memorial Park, Lucy's childhood home at 59 Lucy Lane, and Lake View Cemetery, Lucy's final resting place. More at: https://lucydesi.com/

    Dr. Tamara MC is a seasoned travel journalist and cultural linguist from the United States with a track record of publications in high-profile lifestyle and travel outlets. With a keen focus on ecotourism, sustainability, wildlife, hiking, t cycling, gastronomy, and cultural tourism, Tamara brings a unique depth to her storytelling. Tamara has an impressive command of over eight languages and has ventured to nearly 80 countries, primarily solo. More at https://tamaramc.com/

    Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/

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    This episode is also featured on our other Big Blend Radio channels: "Vacation Station," "Toast to The Arts," and "Women Making History." Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

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    55 mins
  • Explore York County, Pennsylvania
    Nov 13 2024

    From Winter and Holiday Festivities to Historic Sites, Outdoor Adventures, and Where to Sip, Dine and Sleep, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Andrea Ryan who gives an overview of what to experience in beautiful York County, Pennsylvania.

    With its rich history, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant culture, York County, PA, is the perfect destination for your next adventure. Whether you're exploring the charming streets of downtown York or immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the countryside, you'll find something to captivate your senses at every turn. More: https://www.yorkpa.org/

    Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/

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    24 mins
  • Travel Writer Linda Milks has a Wonderful Week in Paris
    Nov 9 2024

    On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer Linda Milks talks about her one week adventure during Fashion Week in Paris, The City of Lights.

    Hear about the historic sites, restaurants, markets and shopping destinations she experienced while bonding with new and old friends, and how they lived like Parisians, and celebrated the joys in life. Read about her visit here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/traveling-to-paris-to-celebrate-live-like-a-parisian-and-strengthen-friendships/

    Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/

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    27 mins
  • Judi Cohen - European River Cruising Experiences
    Oct 21 2024

    This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Judi Cohen, who discusses two European River Cruises that she experienced this year with Viking and Uniworld.

    Passage to Eastern Europe cruise on Viking's Ullur took her through Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, and Serbia. See her story on IFWTWA's FWT Magazine site: https://fwtmagazine.com/remembering-my-mother-a-culinary-journey-with-viking-cruises/

    Her Uniworld journey on the S.S. Victoria took her to Holland and Belgium. See her story in: - Travel Life (pages 65-66): https://travellife.ca/travel-life-fall-2024/ - Canadian World Traveller (pages 64-65): https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/68731000/canadian-world-traveller-summer-2024-issue Keep up with Judi at https://travelingjudi.com/

    Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/

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    43 mins
  • MaryRose Denton - A Celestial Journey in Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Oct 11 2024

    On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer MaryRose Denton shares her celestial adventures in Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia, Canada. Hear about Paquette Lake, the Mica Hill Hiking Trail through the forest, the park's stargazing program and indigenous history.

    Read MaryRose's article about her experiences, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/a-celestial-journey-in-cape-breton-national-park-nova-scotia

    Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/

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    35 mins
  • Four Seasons of Fun in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
    Oct 8 2024

    This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Mary Grace Kauffman of Destination Gettysburg who gives a year-round overview of what you can experience in beautiful and historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, including Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Visit Gettysburg and Make Monumental Memories! Filled with welcoming residents and diverse experiences, this quaint town is filled with stories to tell. Discover how Gettysburg captures the imagination, stirs the soul, and continues to draw visitors from around the world to its hallowed ground and beautiful countryside. More: https://destinationgettysburg.com/

    Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/

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    31 mins
  • Debbra Brouillette - Windstar Mediterranean Cruise
    Sep 16 2024

    This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features award-winning travel writer and photographer Debbra Brouillette who shares her adventures aboard Windstar’s Star Pride yacht on their Mediterranean cruise, “A Piece of Greece, a Slice of Sicily, and the Corinth Canal."

    Departing from Athens and ending in Barcelona, it included three ports in Greece, two in Sicily, and one in Sardinia. It also included a visit to Corfu, the setting for the series, "The Durrells in Corfu." Check out her travel guide that shares her experiences that included food, wine, and historic sites: https://www.tropicaltravelgirl.com/plan-a-windstar-mediterranean-cruise-food-wine-and-historic-sights/

    Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/

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    37 mins
  • Terri Guthrie - A Visit to Luxurious Camp Creek Inn, Florida
    Sep 13 2024

    Imagine a luxurious escape, a hidden coastal sanctuary that’s very charming yet sophisticated. Could there be such a place? There is, and as travel writer Terrie Guthrie shares on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, it’s Watersound Club’s Camp Creek Inn on the 30A corridor in the Florida Panhandle.

    Camp Creek Inn, opened in 2023, is a 75-room luxury boutique hotel that evokes thoughts of a sprawling elite country club. The attention to detail in the staff, grounds, landscaping, architecture, and decor is Southern, intentional, timeless, and inviting. Read Terri's article about it all, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/camp-creek-inn/

    Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/

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    39 mins