Food, Wine, and Travel with IFWTWA

Judy Karnia - Scottsdale Has Fun and Sun Any Time of the Year

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Judy Karnia who provides a delightful overview of what to experience in sunny Scottsdale, Arziona. Hear about the city's nature and outdoor recreational adventures, the virbant downtown, art and cultural activities, as well as the delectable dining and wine tasting opportunities. Read Judy's article here: http://tinyurl.com/3a3y7tp7
 
Judy retired after 30 years as a feline veterinarian and is now focusing on travel writing and guiding forest bathing. After growing up in Chicago and living in the Midwest for many years, she moved to Scottsdale for the warm weather and desert scenery. She enjoys visiting urban areas to explore art and culture but also seeks out peaceful natural areas to recharge. Follow her adventures at https://judykarnia.com/
 
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David Kriso - The Joys of Amtrak Travel

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and lecturer David Kriso who talks about the many benefits of Amtrak travel.
 
David's railroading spirit has taken him aboard the Strasburg Railroad in Pennsylvania, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado, and to the top of Pike’s Pike aboard the Manitou Springs and Pike’s Peak Railway. Recently, he’s ridden on the Saratoga & North Creek and the Wilmington & Western Railroads. He enjoys traveling aboard Amtrak to wherever the rails take him. See his Amtrak stories on his site, https://dektraveljournal.com/
 
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Rose Palmer - Adventures with Iceland ProCruises

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Rose Palmer who talks about her 10-day travel adventure with Iceland ProCruises. On this 10-day cruise, she experienced the major cultural and scenic highlights as well as some off the beaten path sights with knowledgeable local guides. Read her story here: http://tinyurl.com/mv7536p5
 
Traveling the world is one of Rose Palmer's deepest passions which continues to add to her ever growing quilt of life experiences. She likes to focus her traveling lens on art, architecture, history, nature and soft adventure with a touch of luxury. Rose shares her award winning stories and photos on her blog https://quiltripping.com/
 
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Dave DeGolyer - Explore Steuben County in Upstate New York

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Dave DeGolyer from Explore Steuben, who shares what to experience in Corning and Steuben County, up in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York.
 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/mW2i4tiq_Yw
 
Between the extraordinary landscape and outdoor adventures, the charming small towns, the variety and affordability of activities, the accessibility of the region, the first-rate culinary options and award-winning wineries, world-renowned art, and the laid-back, unpretentious vibe that distinguishes the region’s personality, it’s difficult to find anywhere quite like Steuben County. Plan your visit: http://www.exploresteuben.com/
 
SAVE THE DATE: September 8-11, 2024 for the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) 2024 Professional Development Conference. Learn more at https://www.ifwtwa.org/
 

Why Join the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association

This special episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features five board members who share the benefits of joining the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association. They also give a brief overview of the 2024 IFWTWA Conference experience in upstate New York.
 
FEATURED GUESTS:
* Cori Solomon - IFWTWA President and Membership Chair. More: https://www.writtenpalette.com/
* Amy Piper - IFWTWA Director & Publications Editor. More: https://followthepiper.com/
* Kat Anderson - IFWTWA Board Member & Social Media Chair. More: https://coffeeandmascara.org/
* Dave Nershi - IFWTWA First VP & Professional Development Chair. More: http://www.vino-sphere.com/
* Debbra Dunning Brouilette - IFWTWA Board Member & Media Trip Chair. More: https://tropicaltravelgirl.com/
 
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Gavin Booth and Marni Patterson - Must-Do Travel Experiences

From Northern Greece and New Brunswick, Canada to South Carolina and Texas, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA focuses on must-do travel experiences. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DEyiuX1RkKQ
 
FEATURED IFWTWA TRAVEL WRITERS:
* GAVIN BOOTH and his wife Karen started CoupleintheKitchen.com while on a wine-filled trip to Sonoma, California. Their blog is focused on building a strong relationship through frequent date nights, travel adventures, and recipes that they create together.
*** See some of their stories as discusses in the podcast:
- https://coupleinthekitchen.com/best-seafood-in-myrtle-beach/
- https://coupleinthekitchen.com/myrtle-beach-in-fall/
- https://coupleinthekitchen.com/25-top-date-ideas-in-frisco-texas/
- https://coupleinthekitchen.com/guide-to-fredericksburg-tx-wineries/
- https://coupleinthekitchen.com/virgin-voyages-food/
 
* MARNIE PATTERSON has written about technology for years and has expanded into travel writing. She was bitten with the travel bug while living in Belgium for a year as an exchange student. Since then, she's been to just about every country in Europe and is making her way through Asia/Pacific.
*** See some of her stories about New Brunswick, as discussed on the podcast:
- https://rovology.com/canada/scottish-for-a-day-at-the-new-brunswick-highland-games-festival/
- https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/experience-amazing-sea-kayaking-on-the-bay-of-fundy/
- https://rovology.com/canada/stonehammer-unesco-geopark-a-billion-years-of-geological-and-indigenous-history/
- https://travelbyvacationrental.com/beach-street-inn-luxury-meets-history-in-new-brunswick/
 
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Dan Howard - What to Experience in Park City, Utah

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, who shares what to experience in Park City, Utah, a world-renowned destination for outdoor adventure and mountain town charm.
 
While working to become a leader in sustainable tourism, Park City offers year-round recreation, stunning 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 visit: https://www.visitparkcity.com/
 
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Barbara Redding - A Magical Tour of Morocco

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Barbara Redding who talks about her three-week tour of Morocco that went from Tangier to the Sahara Desert, and then out to cosmopolitan Casablanca. Check out her article and photos, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-magical-tour-of-morocco/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/oyOapzAO5iA Barbara Redding is an award-winning freelance travel writer based in Austin, Texas. A retired journalist, she loves to explore new destinations and revisit familiar places. Follow her stories and adventures here: https://barbararedding.com/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.