Vacation Station

Vacation Station episodes:

• 06.27.2024

  Outdoor Adventures on the Historic Jefferson Highway

  Celebrate Great Outdoors Month and National Rivers Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show that focuses on Itasca State Park in Minnesota and the Empress Boat Club in Iowa Falls. FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL, President of...

  
• 06.26.2024

  Women Who Travel the World

  From writers and authors to innkeepers and pet sitters, travel advisors and destination experts, this shared Big Blend Radio "Women Making History" Podcast Panel Discussion focuses on Women Who Travel the World. FEATURED GUESTS: * Innkeeper Karen Wilson: https://www.lion-rose.com/  * Innkeeper Tiffany Bertram:...

  
• 06.25.2024

  Debbie Stone - Exploring the Outer Banks of North Carolina

  In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and Oceans Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, is all about the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina. The Outer Banks is a chain of barrier islands along...

  
• 06.22.2024

  Oceans, Seas, Rivers & The Great Outdoors Of England

  This episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows is all about the oceans, seas, rivers, and outdoor experiences you can enjoy in the United Kingdom. From walking coastal paths to cruising on a narrowboat, check out...

  
• 06.22.2024

  Hospitality Insider with Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels

  It's all about attention to detail and exemplary customer service on this special Hospitality Insider episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show. Hear about the unique guest experiences provided by the boutique hotels that are...

  
• 06.20.2024

  Lea Brovedani - End-of-Life Road Trip

  Finish this sentence ..... "Before I die, I want to visit _____" On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea talks about fulfilling your bucket list, especially in regards to travel. Even...

  
• 06.19.2024

  Cheryl Ogle - How to Avoid Travel Burnout

  Have you ever needed a vacation after your vacation? Are you trying to balance travel while working remotely? From jet lag to cramming too much on your itinerary, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel...

  
• 06.19.2024

  Lost Angel Travel Adventures in Costa Rica

  From hiking through tropical rainforests to outrigger surfing, it's all about Costa Rica on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou." Hear about Linda's recent 13-day trip to Costa Rica with Overseas Adventure Travel. You...

  
• 06.19.2024

  Author Tamara J. Walker - Beyond the Shores

  In honor of Juneteenth, this episode of Big Blend Radio features author and writer Tamara J. Walker who discusses her book, "Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad," which is a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice. Part...

  
• 06.18.2024

  Natchitoches-NSU 44th Annual Folk Festival in Louisiana

  This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Go to Natchitoches” Podcast focuses on the 44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival which will be held on Saturday July 20, 2024, in the air-conditioned Prather Coliseum at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Featured...

  
• 06.17.2024

  Janice Sakata-Schultze - The Best of Golden, Colorado

  From food and brews, to museums, lodging, and hiking, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Janice Sakata-Schultze who gives a local's inside scoop on "The Best of Golden,...

  
• 06.14.2024

  Scott Kendall - Outdoor Adventures in the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

  Celebrate Great Outdoors Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer Scott Kendall who talks about his week long family vacation exploring the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. Hear...

  
• 06.13.2024

  Donald Hafner - Exploring America's National Parks

  Celebrating Great Outdoors Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Podcast features Don Hafner, who along with his wife Shelly, went to all 59 of the National Parks in 59 weeks during 2014/15. To date, they have...

  
• 06.11.2024

  Exploring the Laurel Highlands Region of Pennsylvania

  From Frank Lloyd Wright to to the Flight 93 National Memorial, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel Show" with the International Food Wine & Travel Show features Eric Knopsnyder who shares what to experience in the...

  
• 06.06.2024

  Hiking Your Feelings in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

  In celebration of June being Great Outdoors Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the upcoming Hike and Heal Sequoia National Park Wilderness Wellness Retreats. These retreats are facilitated...

  
• 06.05.2024

  Sharon K. Kurtz - Journeying Through Peru

  From the cobblestone streets of Cusco to the majestic Machu Picchu and the shores of Lake Titicaca, this episode of Big Blend Radio's WANDER THE WORLD WITH SHARON podcast with Sharon K. Kurtz covers her immersive experiences with Intrepid Travel...

  
• 06.04.2024

  Hiking Adventures in Asheville, North Carolina

  Celebrate Great Outdoors Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show that focuses on the various Hiking Opportunities you can enjoy in Asheville, North Carolina. Featured Guests: - Steve & Karen Wilson - Owners and innkeepers...

  
• 06.02.2024

  How Travel Nourishes the Soul and Expands Life's Buffet

  This episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL DIVING SUNDAY Show with transformational life coach Shelley Whizin focuses on the personal growth benefits of travel. As Shelley says, "Travel isn’t just about checking off places on a map; it’s about diving...

  
• 05.28.2024

  Debbie Stone - Little Rock is an Arkansas Gem

  This is episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, where Debbie shares her adventures in historic Little Rock, the capital city of Arkanas.  Located on the banks of the Arkansas River, Little Rock is the largest city...

  
• 05.27.2024

  Innkeepers Baking for Soldiers

  This episode of Big Blend Radio features Innkeepers who Bake for Activie Duty Military. Hear about their service and military heroes in their lives, and the treats they baked as part of the Soldiers' Angels program. FEATURED GUESTS: - Karen Wilson -...

  
• 05.26.2024

  Musician Joey Stuckey - It's Summer Road Trippin' Time!

  This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Celebrates the Start of Summer Road Trippin' Season with a fun discussion about Road Trip Music, Books, Movies, and more!  Special guest is Joey Stuckey, Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern...

  
• 05.25.2024

  Super Summer in Palm Springs, Southern California

  From lounging poolside to sunrise hiking adventures, shopping and dining, and sizzling summer lodging deals, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show is all about Having a Super Summer in Palm Springs, Southern California. FEATURED...

  
• 05.24.2024

  Jessica Carter - California State Parks Week 2024

  This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast features Jessica Carter, Director of Parks and Public Engagement at Save the Redwoods League, who discusses the 3rd Annual California State Parks Week happening June 12-16, 2024.  Through over 200 special in-person...

  
• 05.23.2024

  Jefferson Highway News - It's Happening in Oklahoma!

  Celebrate Small Business Month (May) and National Travel & Tourism Week (May 19-25, 2024) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show that focuses on the Jefferson Highway Association's efforts in Oklahoma which includes new road signage,...

  
• 05.22.2024

  Small Business & The Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Industries

  In honor of Small Business Month (May) and National Travel & Tourism Week (May 19-25, 2024), this Big Blend Radio panel discussion focuses on the connections between small businesses and the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. FEATURED GUESTS: - DONNETTE SILVA CARTER...

  
• 05.21.2024

  Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches

  With the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Celebrations coming up (June 20-22, 2024), this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show is all about the sports history, culture, and impressive athletes of Natchitoches...

  
• 05.20.2024

  Elsa Dixon - Cruising the Bay of Bengal

  This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and author Elsa Dixon who talks about her experiences Cruising the Bay of Bengal where she visited five countries through nine ports...

  
• 05.15.2024

  Cheryl Ogle - Why Walking Tours Rock!

  Celebrate National Walking Month and Small Business Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle. From getting a local's lay of the land and an insider's lowdown on...

  
• 05.15.2024

  Lost Angel Travel Adventures in South America

  From the Andes to Patagonia, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" covers her 17-day sojourn into South America with Overseas Adventure Travel. You can read her stories on her South American experiences on...

  
• 05.14.2024

  Experience Medford in the Heart of Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley

  Celebrate Oregon Wine Month (May) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel Show" with the International Food Wine & Travel Show.  Featured guest is Carole Skeeters-Stevens of Travel Medford in Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley who talks about...

  
• 05.12.2024

  Jo Clark - Experiencing Gettysburg in the Footsteps of Ancestors

  On this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark, we hear about her roots travel experiences in Gettysburg, where she literally stepped in the footsteps of her ancestors. Read her article...

  
• 05.10.2024

  Marni Patterson - A Walk Through Ancient & Modern History in Northern Greece

  Celebrate National Walking Month on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer Marni Patterson talks about her 10-day experience in Northern Greece where she traveled through centuries of history.   Hear how she...

  
• 05.07.2024

  Wine Tours, Brews & Photography Adventures in Asheville

  Celebrate National Tourism Day with episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on wine and photography tours, plus, the city's famous brewery scene. Featured Guests: - Steve & Karen Wilson - Owners and innkeepers of The Lion...

  
• 05.02.2024

  Wonderful Ways to Experience and Explore California's Sequoia Country

  From hiking and cycling to kayaking and downtown public art and history walks, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast focuses on the various ways to explore and experience Tulare County.  Located in Central California, Tulare County is...

  
• 05.01.2024

  Sharon K. Kurtz - Winter Adventures in Jasper National Park

  It's all about winter adventures in Jasper National Park on this episode of Big Blend Radio's WANDER THE WORLD WITH SHARON podcast with Sharon K. Kurtz. Here she uncovered the magic of winter in the Canadian Rockies, from the captivating...

  
• 04.30.2024

  Faye Brenner - Collywobbles: Tales of Travel, Life, and Anxiety

  An irresistible compulsion to travel and a nervous affliction: put these together and you get the collywobbles, that jittery feeling one gets from anxiety.  This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show features author and world traveler Faye Brenner...

  
• 04.27.2024

  Glynn Burrows - Exploring Historic Edinburgh, Scotland

  On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows, he shares some of the historic highlights not to be missed in Edinburgh, Scotland including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Yacht Britannia, and Mary King's Close. Read...

  
• 04.27.2024

  Palm Springs Road Trip Adventures

  From Joshua Tree National Park to the fascinating Integratron, it's all about Great Road Tripping Adventures on this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show. FEATURED GUESTS: * KIMBERLI MUNKRES from Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels,...

  
• 04.25.2024

  Debbie Stone - Exploring New River Gorge National Park

  In celebration of National Park Week, this episode of Big Blend Radio features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her adventures in New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia.  New River Gorge National Park conserves over 70,000 acres of land...

  
• 04.24.2024

  Debbie Stone - El Chaltén Hiking Adventures in Argentine Patagonia

  In Celebration of National Park Week, we are featuring this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, where Debbie talks about her hiking adventures in El Chaltén, a small, Patagonian mountain town known as the “National...

  
• 04.23.2024

  Debbie Stone - Experience Southern Patagonia, Chile

  In Celebration of National Park Week, we are featuring this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, where Debbie shares her adventures in Southern Patagonia, Chile. Hear about her experiences at Estancia Cerro Guido that borders...

  
• 04.17.2024

  Cheryl Ogle - Is Escorted Travel for You?

  Is escorted travel for you? On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle, hear about the good, the bad, and the ugly about escorted travel. See her blog post...

  
• 04.17.2024

  Linda Ballou - Adventures in Africa

  From the Okavango Delta in Botswana to Zambia and Zimbabwe, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast highlights some of Linda's amazing adventures in Southern Africa. You can read her story about the...

  
• 04.16.2024

  Experience the Parks and Historic Sites of Natchitoches, Louisiana

  With National Park Week (April 20-28), Earth Day (April 22), Arbor Day (April 27), Junior Ranger Day (April 27), and Kids to Parks Day (May 18) coming up, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show...

  
• 04.15.2024

  Author Amy Piper - Secret Michigan

  This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA we discover some of the hidden gems and forgotten stories of Michigan with Amy Piper, author of "Secret Michigan: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful,...

  
• 04.14.2024

  Experience Historic Georgetown, South Carolina

  On this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark, we hear all about beautiful and historic Georgetown, South Carolina. Named the Best Coastal Small Town by USA Today in 2018, Georgetown...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Bernie van der Linde - Must-Do Travel Experiences in South Africa

  South Africa offers a unique blend of nature, culture, ocean, and unique thrill-seeking experiences. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel journalist Bernie van der Linde shares why South Africa is known...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Celebrate Farming and Agriculture in Tulare, California

  From the upcoming California Antique Farm Equipment Show (April 19-21, 2024) and next year's famous World Ag Expo (February 2025), to family-friendly attractions and activities, this episode of Big Blend Radio Celebrates Farming and Agriculture in Tulare, California. FEATURED GUESTS:...

  
• 04.11.2024

  Stay at Bottger Mansion and Experience Albuquerque, New Mexico

  This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Thursday “New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association” Show features innkeeper Kathy Hiatt, who owns and runs the historic Bottger Mansion of Old Town with her husband Steve, plus assistant innkeeper Jake Dunlap. Located in...

  
• 04.09.2024

  Embrace Beautiful Whidbey and Camano Islands in Washington State

  It's all about what to experiences on Whidbey and Camano Islands on this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA. Featured guest is Inge Morascini who talks about the area's nature and outdoor...