Big Blend Radio: Food, Wine, and Travel

From Egypt to Southern California and Florida, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA focuses on holiday escapes and destinations.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-XO0eSXI5Gs FEATURED IFWTWA TRAVEL WRITERS:* MICHELE D. BAKER is a world traveler, travel writer, photographer, author, and co-owner of Treasures of Egypt Tours and Pyramids Overlook Inn that overlooks the Sphinx and Pyramids in Egypt. More:http://www.treasuresofegypttours.com/ http://www.pyramidsoverlookinn.com/ https://www.micheledbaker.com/ * MARJORIE ROTHSTEIN is a travel writer and a a spa destination specialist focused on the latest trends in luxe destination resorts, wellness spas, beaming retreats, and transformational travel experiences. See her stories about Laguna Beach in Southern California:https://livethe5starlife.blogspot.com/2018/08/pageant-of-mastersfine-art-becomes-alive.html https://livethe5starlife.blogspot.com/2015/12/montage-laguna-beach-resort-and-spa.html * TERRI GUTHRIE is an internationally published and monthly syndicated travel writer for lifestyle publications and online news. Terri’s work showcases luxury travel as she writes for affluent Dallas/Ft Worth areas. See Terri's story on the holiday season in St. Augustine, FL https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2023/09/05/travel-with-terri-and-visit-amazing-st-augustine/ Follow Terri's adventures at: https://www.youtube.com/@UCKrMk9oN47ve5FgvNGna5Dg  Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Cori Solomon who shares her adventures in Torrance, Southern California. This city, a part of Los Angeles County, is also part of the South Bay, a group of coastal cities that include Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach. Torrance lies along a mile-and-a-half stretch of beachfront on the Pacific Ocean. Like all the beach cities that make up the South Bay, it offers diverse activities. Read Cori's article "The Spirit of Torrance" here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-spirit-of-torrance/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/au_6YHo1u2Y Cori Solomon, an award-winning writer/photographer in Los Angeles, often travels with her dogs. Her blog, https://www.writtenpalette.com/ features eclectic articles focused on travel, wine, art, architecture, and pets. Cori looks for the story behind the restaurant, chef, winery, winemaker, or artist. Cori is the President and Membership Chair of IFWTWA. Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Follow Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Shows with IFWTWA Here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-ifwtwa 

From tracking Silverback Gorillas in Uganda to sipping tea up in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Jamie Edwards. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/yUK-a2wSMm8  Jamie Edwards is an avid traveler, photographer, and award-winning travel writer. She launched https://iamlostandfound.com/, her adventure/luxury travel website, after 25 years of living and traveling around the globe. Jamie’s goal is simple, to inspire travel. Check out her stories about her Adventures in Africa:* Uganda Silverbacks: https://iamlostandfound.com/tracking-silverbacks-uganda/ * Uganda Beyond the Silverbacks: https://iamlostandfound.com/uganda-beyond-the-silverbacks/ * Botswana: https://iamlostandfound.com/botswana/ * South Africa: https://iamlostandfound.com/having-it-all-in-cape-town/ * Morocco Atlas Mountains: https://iamlostandfound.com/thousand-miles-away-from-marrakech/ * Marrakech: https://iamlostandfound.com/taking-on-marrakech/ Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Mary Farah who shares her fun and fascinating adventures in Philadelphia. Hear all about the dining and bar scene, museums and galleries, the Founding Footstops Footsteps Trolley Tour, Magic Gardens, the Independence Park Hotel, and more. Check out Mary's "Gluten-Free Dining Guide to Philadelphia" at https://tinyurl.com/u6wv8erh and plan your visit to Philly at https://www.visitphilly.com/ Mary is a freelance travel writer based in Los Angeles. She's written on her blog, Along Comes Mary, since 2012. Her work can also be found on various online outlets. Mary is a proud member and former executive board member of IFWTWA, the International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association.Visit: http://www.alongcomesmaryblog.com/  Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features food, wine, and travel writer Jo Clark who gives a fun overview of her wine tasting adventures in Yadkin Valley, North Carolina.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ucJRAuQb7M4 There are 44 wineries in the Yadkin Valley, and twenty of those are in Surry County which has its own wine trail, and is the place where the Yadkin Valley AVA got its start in 2003. Read Jo's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-taste-of-yadkin-valley/ 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! Follow her stories here: http://haveglasswilltravel.com/ Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Paulette Lombardi-Fries, the President of Travel Costa Mesa, who shares what to experience in the "City of the Arts" during the fall and holiday season.Costa Mesa is centrally located in Orange County, Southern California and is known for its public, visual and performing arts scene, diverse shopping and delectable dining opportunities, beautiful local parks and outdoor spaces, and nearby beaches and theme park attractions. With it's esteemed selection of hotel properties, it also makes for an ideal meeting, conference, retreat, wedding and special events destination. More at https://www.travelcostamesa.com/Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Taryn Scher who gives an overview of what visitors can experience in Greenville, South Carolina, including during the fall and winter holiday season.From delicious food and drink to a charming Main Street, a bustling art scene, bike-friendly attitude, picturesque parks, fun-filled festivals, and sweet Southern hospitality, experience what turned "America’s Friendliest City" into one of America’s hottest destinations and one of The New York Times' "52 Places to Go in 2023". Yeah, that Greenville! Plan your visit at https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/ Learn more about the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Nancy Mueller who talks about two fall destinations - Tofino in British Columbia and Casper, Wyoming. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/wcJtWNdTNgM Learn more about Tofino https://tourismtofino.com/ Learn more about Casper: https://www.visitcasper.com/ Nancy Mueller, aka “Wanderboomer,” is a Seattle-based travel journalist/photographer focused on “fun travel adventures for the young at heart.” Her bags are always packed for day trips, weekend getaways, and global adventures. Client stories explore destinations through immersive experiences of arts & culture, health & wellness, food & dining, and cruising. Follower her adventures at https://wanderboomer.com/ Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station “Food Wine & Travel Show” with IFWTWA features Wendy Haase, President & CEO of Travel Santa Ana, who shares what visitors can experience in Santa Ana. Centrally located in Orange County, Santa Ana is an ideal destination to stay in while experiencing all Southern California has to offer. Here you’ll discover a community rich in culture and pride. An art scene that is a mix of funky and folk. Restaurants serving authentic flavors of Mexico, along with plant-based recipes. Attractions that are hands-on and those that teach. Shopping for brand names and homemade. And events that celebrate all! More at: https://www.travelsantaana.com/This Big Blend Radio show is in partnership with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). Learn more at: https://www.ifwtwa.org/