Vacation Station

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Big Blend Radio travel podcast featuring expert interviews and conversations covering Travel and Leisure, Destinations, and Event News.

  1. 18h ago

    Historic Jefferson Highway: Winnipeg & Morris, Manitoba

    The Jefferson Highway begins in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and runs all the way to New Orleans. In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Podcast, producer Lisa D. Smith and Jefferson Highway Association (JHA) president Roger Bell travel north with Lou Erickson of the Morris & District Centennial Museum and JHA Board Member Derek Thille of Winnipeg.  You’ll hear how a 1919 garage photo sparked a whole town’s Jefferson Highway pride, from a parade float to the first official Jefferson Highway Association sign in Manitoba in a hundred years. Derek shares his Emerson-to-Morris road trip, and we cover old cars in snow, the Morris Stampede, Winnipeg’s must-sees, and where to eat. RESOURCE LINKS: - Morris & District Centennial Museum: https://www.morrisdistrictmuseum.ca/  - Morden’s of Winnipeg chocolate: https://www.mordenschocolate.com/  - Jefferson Highway Association: https://jeffersonhighway.org  - Get the guide, listen to more podcast episodes, and subscribe to the Jefferson Highway Dispatch: https://jeffersonhighwaytravelguide.com

  2. 1d ago

    Moab, Utah Rivers, Red Rock and Abbey Country

    On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Podcast, travel writer and author Linda Ballou takes us to Moab, Utah, the red-rock gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. She shares how a chance meeting in an airport led to her first kayak trip down Labyrinth Canyon on the Green River, and how much Moab has changed in the twenty years since her first visit. Along the way, Linda explores Highway 128 along the Colorado River and the film museum at Red Cliffs Lodge. They talk about Thelma & Louise, John Ford, and the outlaws and moonshiners who once hid in Labyrinth Canyon. Then it’s on to the wonders of Arches, from Park Avenue to the Courthouse and the Three Gossips. Hear about Edward Abbey's book "Desert Solitaire," his fight to stop the damming of Glen Canyon, and the toll of the uranium mining days. Then, a reflection on what a river can teach us about going with the flow. Linda offers options for every visitor, from half-day river trips to Jeep and photography tours, and a gentle reminder to tread lightly on the fragile desert. MORE ON MOAB: - Episode page with Linda’s Moab guide & article excerpt: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/moab-utah-rivers-red-rock-abbey-country  - Linda’s full Moab guide on NABBW: https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/searching-for-new-adventures-in-southeast-utah-linda-ballou-recommends-moab-as-your-perfect-springboard/  - Moab Visitor Center: https://www.moabtourismcenter.com/  Linda Ballou: https://www.LindaBallouAuthor.com  FOLLOW LINDA: - Lost Angel Adventures: https://www.LostAngelAdventures.com  - Linda Ballou Author Site: https://www.lindaballouauthor.com/  - Podcast: https://lost-angel-travel-adventures.podbean.com  - Digital Podcast Magazine: https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/podcast-retrospective/

  3. 2d ago

    Clarksville, Tennessee: History, Caves & Public Art

    In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Journey Jukebox" Podcast, travel writer Lisa Evans takes us to Clarksville, Tennessee. It isn’t the Clarksville of the Mississippi Blues Trail. It’s a river city less than an hour from Nashville that deserves a day, or several, all to itself.  Lisa shares the history, the attractions and the public art that made this one of her favorite recent trips. You’ll meet Olympic legends Wilma Rudolph and Pat Head Summitt, and hear how Wilma insisted her hometown welcome be open to everyone. Lisa tours the 1898 Customs House Museum and Cultural Center, explores the Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement (and makes her own butter), and heads underground at Dunbar Cave State Park, a rough, unlit cave with Native American art deep inside. She also shares the colorful murals, including Last Train to Clarksville (pictured) and Clarksville Starry Night, and the brand-new Wings of Liberty Museum at Fort Campbell. Next month, Lisa returns with Clarksville’s food, wine and spirits. Don’t forget the Journey Jukebox Spotify playlist, where Jimi Hendrix, who was stationed at Fort Campbell, shares the mix with Roy Acuff. Learn more, see photos & get travel planning resource links:  https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/clarksville-tennessee-history-caves-public-art  LISTEN & CONNECT - Journey Jukebox Podcast: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/journey-jukebox-with-lisa  - Journey Jukebox Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7humUf03LIW04t8LiJSSN9?si=3683d9bcf60649d3  - Lisa Evans Travel Features: https://writerlisa.com/  - Lisa's "All About Travel" Substack: https://substack.com/@allabouttravelwithlisa

  4. 2d ago

    Bay St. Louis by Train: Where to Eat, Shop & Stay on the Gulf Coast

    On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast, travel journalist Terri Guthrie continues her Mardi Gras Train series with a stop in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Terri calls it a casual coastal escape that feels worlds away from New Orleans, even though it’s less than an hour by rail. She walks us through Old Town’s art, boutiques and golf carts, her stay at the Pearl Hotel, and dinner downstairs at the Thorny Oyster, where she met owner and executive chef Jeffrey Hansell. There’s amberjack, a roasted beet salad with lemon ricotta, and a Bushwhacker at the Blind Tiger across the street. Then we head next door to Waveland and its Ground Zero Hurricane Museum, which honors Hurricane Katrina’s impact and the resilience of the Gulf Coast. She also talks beaches, live oaks, resurrection ferns, and the live-for-today spirit of Mississippi and Louisiana. Next episode: Mobile, Alabama! LINKS & RESOURCES - Get more information including travel planning links and the rest of the Mardi Gras Train series, see: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/bay-st-louis-mississippi-mardi-gras-train  - Listen to more Travel with Terri Podcast episodes: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/travel-with-terri  - Visit Terri’s website: https://www.travelwithterri.com/  - Check out The Luxe Explorer Digital Podcast Magazine: https://www.travelwithterri.com/magazine

  5. 3d ago

    Wisconsin Dells in Every Season: Wine, Waterparks & Supper Clubs

    Wine country, waterparks, supper clubs, and yoga with alpacas: Wisconsin Dells has something for every season, and it’s not just a summer destination. On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), host/producer Lisa D. Smith talks with Ken Leiviska of the Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau. He shares what to see, taste and do in the Dells all year long. Ken explains how the Ice Age shaped Wisconsin’s wine country and why the Dells’ wineries are worth a stop. You’ll also hear about: - Harvest season and fall color - Winter markets and the Tree of Light - Ice fishing - Indoor waterparks that stay open all year, in the “Waterpark Capital of the World” - Classic Wisconsin supper clubs, from relish trays to brandy old fashioneds - Alpaca yoga, cheese curds and farm visits - Where to stay, and what to know before you go Pack a sweater, a swimsuit, or both. Whatever the season, the Dells is ready for you. Piece together our Wisconsin Dells fall colors jigsaw puzzle of a Dells boat tour, and get the episode highlights: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/wisconsin-dells-in-every-season  Learn more and plan your trip: - Wisconsin Dells: https://www.wisdells.com  - Food, Wine & Travel Podcast with IFWTWA: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/food-wine-travel-ifwtwa  - Travel, Food & Wine Digital Podcast Magazine: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/travel-food-wine-magazine  - International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA): https://www.ifwtwa.org

  6. 4d ago

    A Taste of Avoyelles Parish, Central Louisiana

    Come hungry! Every third Sunday, Travel Avoyelles hosts Wilbert Carmouche and Mary Guillory join Lisa D. Smith for a visit to Avoyelles Parish in Central Louisiana. This time they brought a special guest: caterer John Ed Laborde of Panaroma Foods in Marksville, the creator of Crawfish Bread®. We talk crawfish étouffée, boudin and boucherie, cracklins, court-bouillon, sweet potato crunch, king cakes, cinnamon rolls, drive-through daiquiris and gas station plate lunches. Then each of them plans a full day of eating for first-time visitors, from breakfast to dinner. Pull up a chair for this shared episode! LINKS Plan your visit: https://TravelAvoyelles.com  Panaroma Foods, John Ed Laborde: https://panaromafoodsinc.com  Crawfish Bread: https://www.nolacrawfishbread.com  Big Blend Radio: https://bigblendmediahouse.com  New episodes of the Travel Avoyelles Podcast air every 3rd Sunday at 6pm CST on Big Blend Radio. Listen: https://travel-avoyelles.podbean.com/

  7. Oct 13

    Destination Dining at Sea with Holland America

    Why would a cruise line skip the hot seafood chowder in the Caribbean, then serve it on deck in Glacier Bay?  On this shared episode of BIg Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Podcast with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), host Lisa D. Smith sets sail with Emma Ciciriello, Senior Manager of Food & Beverage Product Development for Holland America Line and Seabourn, for a behind-the-scenes look at destination dining at sea. Emma explains how menus, cocktails, table settings and even a Panama hat help guests taste the place they are visiting, from Alaskan halibut and glacial ice cocktails to Caribbean rum and a global fresh fish program. We also visit Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line’s private Bahamian island, where a new beach club is bringing an all-inclusive day on the sand. Plus: Magnolia Bakery banana pudding, baked Alaska nostalgia, Marmite versus haggis, Emma’s perfect day of eating at sea, and tips for breaking into cruise food and beverage. MORE INFO: - Holland America Line: https://www.hollandamerica.com  - IFWTWA: https://www.ifwtwa.org  - More Food, Wine & Travel podcast episodes:  https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/food-wine-travel-with-ifwtwa  - Travel, Food & Wine Podcast Magazine: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/travel-food-wine-magazine  Photos courtesy of Holland America.

  8. Oct 12

    Why We Keep Coming Back to New York City

    Why do we keep coming back to New York City? Travel writers Joelle Machia and Ryan Slough have a lot of answers, and they’re not what the typical headlines say. Joelle has just wrapped a week in the city. She was born here and spoke at a United Nations side event during the General Assembly. Ryan joined her for part of the trip, riding Amtrak in from Harrisburg. He once almost had a panic attack in a New York taxi. Now he says every visit is better than the last. On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wanderers Compass" Podcast, they share what the city feels like today, plus the practical tips that make a first visit easier. In this episode: - Why Ryan went from city-nervous to city fan - Safety, street smarts and walking at all hours - What New York really costs, and the free things to do Grand Central, the High Line, Hudson Yards and The Edge - How CityPASS helped Joelle see the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, the American Museum of Natural History, the Intrepid, Ellis Island and more - Amtrak, flying into Newark, skipping the car and mastering the subway - Seeing Hamilton on Broadway, plus the real history at Fraunces Tavern - Smart tips for solo theater tickets and for your first trip - The best time of year to visit - Eataly, bodegas, bagels, pizza, gelato and Asian cuisine KEEP UP WITH WANDERERS COMPASS 🔗 Blog: www.wandererscompass.com/ 🔗 Podcast: www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/wanderers…ass-podcast 🔗 Digital Podcast Magazine: www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/wanderers…ss-magazine New episodes of the Wanderers Compass Podcast air every second Monday on Big Blend Radio.

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Big Blend Radio travel podcast featuring expert interviews and conversations covering Travel and Leisure, Destinations, and Event News.

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  • Creator
    Big Blend Radio Network
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Big Blend Radio and Magazines
  • Show Website
    Vacation Station

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