Food, Wine, and Travel with IFWTWA

Travel Writer Jamie Edwards - Adventures in Africa

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Farah - Adventures in Philadelphia

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jo Clark - A Taste of Yadkin Valley, North Carolina

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate the Fall and Holiday Season in Costa Mesa, California

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fall and Holiday Fun in Greenville, South Carolina

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fall Travel Destinations - Tofino BC and Casper WY

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wendy Haase - Discover Santa Ana in Southern California

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stacey Wittig - New Mexico’s Highway Wineries

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features food, wine, and travel writer Stacey Wittig who discusses various New Mexico Wineries that are easily accessible from the state's main highways. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/KCNzfhus0R0Read Stacey's article that offers a cross-country road tripper's guide to must-viist wineries in the Land of Enchantment: https://tinyurl.com/4kwzahpn Stacey Wittig writes about food, wine and travel for Winetraveler.com, UnstoppableStaceyTravel.com and Forbes, among others. Read more at https://unstoppablestaceytravel.com Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.