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Get into the spirit of the holiday season episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast where travel writer Rose Palmer calls in from The Riverside Debussy riverboat, gliding down the Rhine River, midway through an 8-day Christmas Market river cruise that started in Amsterdam and will end in Frankfurt.

Read her story about her experiences, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/luxury-christmas-market-cruise-on-the-riverside-debussy/ 

Follow Rose's adventures on her site: https://quiltripping.com/ 

Follow Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast here: https://quiltripping-travel.podbean.com/ 

This episode is also featured on two of our other Big Blend Radio channels, "Big Daily Blend" and "Vacation Station." Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Celebrate Travel Tuesday with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA that features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, Utah. Hear what to experience in this world-renowned multi-generational vacation spot and how it is a leader in sustainable and responsible tourism as a MountainKind destination, not to mention, a proud venue of the Winter Olympic Games 2034!   

While working to become a leader in sustainable tourism, Park City is a year-round destination that offers a plethora of outdoor recreation experiences, beautiful scenery, a vibrant cultural and culinary scene, and a historic Main Street lined with charming shops, delightful restaurants, and cozy cafes. Park City is one of the most accessible year-round destinations in North America and is located just 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City International Airport.  Plan your trip at https://www.visitparkcity.com/  

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

It's all about Celebrating Christmas and the Holidays Season in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark. Hear all about festive events and happenings like holiday concerts, light shows in gardens and parks, beachtime with Santa, and more. And, check out Jo's article "I’ll Be Home for Christmas – 18 Special Beach-Style Celebrations" here: https://recipestravelculture.com/myrtle-beach-style-christmas/ 

Jo Clark is a travel writer and photographer based on South Carolina’s Grand Strand. She has a thirst for knowledge, history, great food, and wine! Her Big Blend Radio podcast "Jo Goes Everywhere!" airs every 2nd Sunday at 7pm EST. Follow the show on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yfkjm8sd 

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with authors Peggy Cleveland and Emily Molina about Tacoma, Washington’s Tall Ships, Local Gems, and Must-See Attractions. Read her story about Tacoma here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/tacomas-tall-ships-local-gems-and-must-see-attractions/ 

Peggy Cleveland is an avid traveler, food and wine enthusiast, and author of "100 Things To Do In Tacoma Before You Die." Visit: https://peggywhereshouldigo.com/ 

Emily Molina is a freelance writer whose love of history and the sea led to her first book, "Tacoma's Tall Ship - The Extraordinary Journey of the Odyssey." Visit: https://molinawriter.wordpress.com/ 

Travel writer Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1LoD5wiSJu4NM4KZxuJYoj 

Follow Diva Linda's adventures here: https://allingoodtaste.info/ 

This episode is also being shared and featured on other Big Blend Radio Network Channels including "Vacation Station." Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

From outdoor adventures and snow play to seasonal shopping, events and festivities, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast focuses on winter and holiday fun in Tulare County, California.

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.  

Featured guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include 

Plan your visit to Tulare County, at https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ 

Have you experienced the Hill Country of Texas? From wine tasting and live music, and history, this episode of Big Blend Radio's WANDER THE WORLD WITH SHARON podcast is all about historic Fredericksburg, Texas. 

Fredericksburg is a small town with a big personality, where you can really sense the blend of cultures that shaped its character. From its roots as a German settlement in 1846, the town has managed to hold onto that Old World charm while embracing a bit of Texas spirit. And, with over 100 vineyards and tasting rooms in the region, this town has truly earned its place on the wine map. Then there's Luckenbach which became famous in the 1970s as a country music hotspot. Learn more at https://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com/ 

Big Blend Radio's "Wander the World with Sharon" Podcast features award-winning travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz. New episodes air every first Wednesday at 12pm CST at https://wandertheworldwithsharon.podbean.com/  

Sharon Kurtz is an accomplished travel writer and award-winning photographer based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to exploring the world and sharing her adventures through compelling storytelling. Her travels have taken her to more than 50 countries on six continents—her carry-on is always packed, ready for the next adventure. Enjoy Sharon’s writing at https://sharonkkurtz.com/. 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on visiting Asheville and supporting this popular mountain destination post Hurricane Helene.

Featured Guests

- JAY SCHULTZ - Retired Army Officer and owner of Spartan Photography known for his drone and aerial work (as seen in the podcast photo). More: https://spartanphotography.zenfolio.com/ 

- NICOLE WILL - Co-Founder of Asheville Wellness Tours that offers customizable wellness and yoga retreats and experiences in the mountains of Western North Carolina. More at https://ashevillewellnesstours.com/ 

LINKS OF SUPPORT (Thanks Nicole):

From Kyoto to Osaka, his episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast is all about her experiences on the “In the Shadow of Mountains” tour with Oku Japan.

It's all about How to Save Money While Traveling on this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle. From luggage and phones, to food and transfers Cheryl has some fantastic budget hacks to help you get rid of unnecessary expenses. Check out her blog post about it all, here: https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2024/08/14/saving-money-while-traveling/ 

From visiting Georgia O’Keeffe’s Home and Studio in Abiquiú to exploring Bandlier National Monument, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast focuses on day trips and attractions you can experience when visiting Santa Fe in Northern New Mexico, known as The City Different.

Read her article on day trips here:  https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/awesome-day-trips-in-northern-new-mexico-linda-ballou/ 

Read her article about Georgia O'Keefe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/georgia-okeefe-to-run-wild-and-free/ 

Listen to Linda's previous podcast about her visit to Santa Fe, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exploring-sensational-santa-fe-new-mexico/ 

Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Show every 3rd Wednesday at High Noon PST,  here on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3Bmktgu8osUzx2VOF35dgO&feature=shared