Wander Stories

By Wander Stories

A podcast from award-winning travel writer Susan Lanier-Graham, publisher of WanderWithWonder.com. We share stories from around the world or across the street that inspire you to discover wow moments ... more

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The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.

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April 19, 2024S2 - E8: Memorable and Unexpected Meals on the Road
In this episode, my husband, Bill, and I delve into some of the best, most memorable, and often unexpected meals we've enjoyed during our travels.
Today's Show Notes:
Visit Oklahoma City: https://www.visitokc.com/

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum: https://memorialmuseum.com/

Pine Grover Restaurant (Now Ore House at the Pine Grove), Steamboat Springs, CO: https://www.orehouse.com/

The Fort Restaurant, Morrison, CO: https://www.thefort.com/

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, AZ: https://www.scottsdaleprincess.com/

Steak 44, Phoenix, AZ: https://www.steak44.com/

Spago, Las Vegas: https://wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/spago-las-vegas/

Restaurant JOEL ROBUCHON Monte Carlo is now closed. Read about my experience here: https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/magnificent-monaco-savor-exquisite-luxury-on-the-mediterranean/

Hotel Le Vieux Castillon, Castillon-du-Gard, France: https://www.vieuxcastillon.com/

Faust Wine Bar, Budapest, Hungary: http://gbwine.eu/index.php/en/

Rice & Beans Restaurant, San Felipe, Baja Norte, Mexcio: https://www.facebook.com/riceandbeansrest

Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak - Scottsdale: https://www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/bourbon-steak/scottsdale/ (and yes, they still the duck fat fries with the dry-aged wagyu cheeseburger)

Hugo's Invitados, Las Colinas, Irving, Texas: https://www.hugosinvitados.com/

Lone Buffalo, Dubois, WY: On Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thelonebuffalosteakhouse and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/p/Lone-Buffalo-Steakhouse-100078167174152/

Wild Magnolia Coffee Bar, Belle Fourche, SD: https://www.facebook.com/WildMagnoliaCoffeeBar/

Nonna's Kitchen, Spearfish, SD: https://nonnaskitchensd.com/

The Farmhouse Bistro & Bar, Spearfish, SD: https://thefarmhousespearfish.com/

Hank's, Oklahoma City, OK: https://hanksokc.com/

Bayfield, WI: https://www.bayfield.org/

Good Thyme Restaurant and Catering, Washburn, WI: https://goodthyme.catering/
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37min
February 23, 2024S2-E7: Small Ship Cruising: Ocean Cruises
I love small ship cruising, which I began talking about in Episode 6, where I detailed canal cruises and river cruises. In today's episode, I take you to the South Pacific onboard Windstar as we sail from Papeete, Tahiti, through French Polynesia, and then to the Mediterranean where we take Viking from Rome to Barcelona.

Today's Show Notes:
Windstar Cruises: https://www.windstarcruises.com/

Viking Ocean Cruises: https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans

Wander With Wonder Cruise Stories: ⁠https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/category/travel/cruises/

AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/

Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas: https://www.fourseasons.com/loscabos/

Cabo Pulmo: https://www.visitloscabos.travel/places-to-visit/cabo-pulmo/
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24min
February 15, 2024S2-E6: Small Ship Cruising: Canal and River Cruises
I love small ship cruising. I have some of my best Wander Stories due to our cruises. In this week's episode, I take you along on a luxury canal barge and on a couple of river cruises in Europe.

Today's Show Notes:
European Waterways: https://www.europeanwaterways.com/https://www.europeanwaterways.com/

Viking River Cruises: https://www.vikingrivercruises.com/

Wander With Wonder Cruise Stories: https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/category/travel/cruises/

European Waterways Barge Cruise on France's Canal du Midi: https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/european-waterways-barge-cruise-in-france/
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18min
December 29, 2023S2-E5: Sharing the Love of Travel with My Grandkids
Helping children see the world when they’re young makes them unafraid of the unknown. They have the heart of an adventurer. They’re eager to try new things and experience the world. They put aside preconceptions and are willing to reach for the unknown. In this episode of Wander Stories, I take you along as my granddaughter and I planned a trip to Paris, then spent 10 days exploring Paris and plotting our next adventures.

Today's Show Notes:
VRBO Apartment we rented in Paris: ⁠https://www.stay22.com/allez/vrbo?campaign=wanderstories&aid=wanderwithwonder&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vrbo.com%2F2066914a%3Fdateless%3Dtrue⁠

Bouillon Julien: https://www.bouillon-julien.com/

Salon Proust, Ritz Paris: https://www.ritzparis.com/en-GB/bars-and-restaurants/salon-proust

Florida Les Halles: https://florida-leshalles.com/

TootBus Paris: https://www.tootbus.com/en/paris/home

More Paris articles on Wander With Wonder: https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/tag/paris/
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17min
December 29, 2023S2-E4: Up Close and Personal with a Leopard in Zambia
In this episode of Wander Stories, we head to Luwi Bush Camp in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, where I shared a night in the bush camp with a leopard.
Today's Show Notes:
Time and Tide Africa - https://www.timeandtideafrica.com/camp/time-tide-luwi/
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15min
December 06, 2023S2-E3: Hotels Make a Difference in Your Travel Experience
This episode of Wander Stories discusses why hotels hold such an allure for some people. I share stories of a few of the best hotel experiences I've had in my travels.
Show notes for today:
More hotels and resorts on WanderWithWonder.com: https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/category/travel/hotels-and-resorts/

Chateau de la Messardiere in St. Tropez, France: https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/top-hotel-room-chateau-de-la-messardiere/

Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dfwahhf-hilton-dfw-lakes-executive-conference-center

Christmas in Grapevine, Texas: https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/christmas-vacation-christmas-in-grapevine-texas/

Marriott Dallas Las Colinas in Irving, Texas: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dalcl-marriott-dallas-las-colinas

Hugos Invitados in Las Colinas, TX: https://www.hugosinvitados.com/

Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Ubud, Bali: https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/two-worlds-converge-at-mandapa-a-ritz-carlton-reserve-in-bali/
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23min
November 30, 2023S2-E2: Savoring Bites Around the World
In this episode of Wander Stories, I take you around the world to enjoy some of my favorite bites—and a few odd and even not-so-favorite morsels I've had along the way. Check out more of my favorite bites on Wander With Wonder at WanderWithWonder.com/category/eat-and-drink/restaurants.

Notes for today's episode:
https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/spago-las-vegas-finding-that-one-perfect-bite/

https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/antibes-juan-les-pins-jewel-of-provence/

https://www.asyluminjerome.com/

https://www.orehouse.com/

https://www.plagekeller.com/en/

https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans

https://rexhill.com/
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18min
November 13, 2023 There's Never a Bad Time for Bubbles
Why are sparkling wines so special? Travel with me to the English countryside where I discovered there is never a bad time for bubbles.

Show notes:
Everything You Want to Know About Sparkling Wines
Vineyard at Stockcross

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12min

FAQs about Wander Stories:

How many episodes does Wander Stories have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.