Food, Wine, and Travel with IFWTWA

Go around the world and across the country with Big Blend Radio’s ”Food, Wine & Travel” Show that features travel writers, photographers, and authors, as well as destination, tourism, and hospitality members of the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). New episodes air every second Tuesday & Friday, and every third Monday.

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Episodes

Monday Apr 17, 2023

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Brenna Moore who shares what to experience in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hear about Hot Air Ballooning and Cruising Route 66 to Exploring the Great Outdoors, Browsing Museums, Exploring Historic Old Town, and Enjoying the Colorful Local Public Art, Parks, Farms & Gardens, as well as Internationally Acclaimed Festivals, Diverse Cultural Cuisine, and Warm Hospitality. Plan your visit at https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/ WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8EUkHAPl55I For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Apr 14, 2023

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Scott Kendall, editor of PlayStayEat.com, who talks about his spring visit to Big Bend National Park.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/59qqer5l1TUBig Bend National Park is a scenic area in west Texas where the Rio Grande River makes a large bend on the border between Texas and Mexico. Over 800,000 acres of mountains, valleys, and a wide variety of plants and wildlife are abundant in this gorgeous national park in the Chihuahuan Desert. Read Scott's overview: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/a-visit-to-big-bend-national-park/Special thanks to the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday Apr 11, 2023

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Tuesday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Dawnielle Tehama, the Executive Director of Willamette Valley Visitors Association, who discusses what there is to experience in beautiful Willamette Valley, Oregon.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/EAip0RfQzxoWillamette Valley follows the Willamette River north to south for over 150 miles from the Mt. Hood Territory east of Portland to just south of Eugene. It is a quilt of cities and towns that offer unique experiences for everyone, from rural enclaves that pop up between expanses of farms and fields, to serene college towns with historic inns and classic main streets, to cities alive with culture and heritage, including the state capital of Salem. It also has the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards in Oregon . More: https://willamettevalley.org/Special thank you to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Mar 20, 2023

Lafayette is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country, an area known as the Happiest City in America. From birdwatching and outdoor adventures to festivals, music, and foodie fun, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Benjamin J. Berthelot, President & CEO of Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission, who shares what to experience in Lafayette this spring and summer 2023. More: https://www.lafayettetravel.com/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/uzMwQqPUaB8For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Mar 17, 2023

It's all about Traveling in Ireland on Big Blend Radio's 3rd Friday Vacation Station "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). From wild outdoor adventures to looking for fairies and touring historic sites, hear IFWTWA travel writers share their adventures in Ireland and beyond, as well as tips on planning your visit to the "Emeraldn Isle." They also discuss their writing, photography and travel backgrounds, along with their latest and upcoming adventures.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/UmibR0GzIocFEATURED GUESTS- MARYROSE DENTON has traveled throughout the U.S., Canada, and into Western Europe, and is excited to keep adding cultural, sustainable, off-the-beaten-path adventures both at home and abroad to her bucket list. Follow her adventures at https://maryrosedentonwriter.com/- KATHLEEN MESSMER is a photographer, travel writer, and founder of Indie Spirit Live! She believes travel instills an appreciation for other world cultures and history you can't achieve staying in your comfort zone. Follow her adventures at https://indiespirit.live/- ED & JENNIFER COLEMAN, known as "Coleman Concierge," share their stories of amazing adventures through activity-driven transformational and experiential travel. Follow their adventures (including Ireland) at https://www.colemanconcierge.com/Learn more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday Mar 14, 2023

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 New York StateBetween 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/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/OQI7i4y1cGoSpecial thank you to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Mar 10, 2023

Famous for picturesque coastal towns, 300 miles of shoreline, and ten waterfront towns, Door County, Wisconsin, is much more than having “something for everyone.” From State Parks and Trolley Tours to Goats on Rooftops and Belgian Chapels, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features photographer and journalist Julie Diebolt Price who shares her adventures in Door County. See her photos and story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/make-door-county-wisconsin-your-next-destination/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON PODBEAN: https://youtu.be/Zwi7Z8yGFTsSpecial thanks to the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Mar 10, 2023

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features award-winning travel writer and photographer Debbra Dunning Brouillette shares her Alaska cruising adventures with Holland America. She visited Glacier Bay, as well as three ports — Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan. See her story and photos here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/visit-alaska-on-a-holland-america-inside-passage-cruise/WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bGrg9_5Lc_sSpecial thanks to the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Big Blend Radio's FOOD, WINE & TRAVEL Podcast with the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association 

Hear about destinations and travel experiences around the world and across the country, plus, get an inside glimpse into the world of travel writing. New episodes air every 2nd Tuesday & Friday and 3rd Monday. Watch on YouTube or follow the podcast on Podbean, Spotify, Apple, ListenNotes, iHeartRadio, PodBay, and more.

Formed in 1981 in Southern California, the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) is a premiere global network of food, wine and travel journalists and the people who promote them. Select IFWTWA members frequent Big Blend Radio and contribute articles to Big Blend Magazines. These professional writers, bloggers and photographers focus on sense of taste and place. Their niches include food, wine, travel and destination activities, as well as the culture and history.Learn more about IFWTWA at IFWTWA.org and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter (X)



Big Blend Radio podcasts are hosted and produced by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publishing team behind Big Blend Magazines, and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour.

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