From Tangier, Morocco to Sunny Palm Springs in Southern California and the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania, this episosde of Big Blend Radio closes off January (National Staying Healthy Month) and looks toward the renewal of spring with a focus on healthy travel destinations and experiences.

FEATURED TRAVEL WRITER GUESTS: - BARBARA REDDING talks about her time at the luxurious Fairmont Tazi Palace in Tangier, Morocco. Follow Barbara's stories on her site: https://barbararedding.com/ * Read Barbara's Morocco Stories: - Travel Weekly: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Moroccan-opulence-at-Fairmont-Tazi-Palace-Tangier - Big Blend: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-magical-tour-of-morocco/

- DEBBIE STONE shares her rejuvenating experiences at The Spa at Séc-He in Palm Springs, one of the most luxurious hot mineral spring spa destinations in the country. Read her story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-spa-at-sec-he-in-palm-springs/ * Follow her monthly podcast here: https://global-adventures-debbie-stone.podbean.com/

- KATHLEEN WALLS talks about her nature adventures in the pristine Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania that has its own Grand Canyon, is free from motor traffic, and where you can travel by foot, bicycle, horse, or even in a covered wagon. Read her story on her site: https://americanroads.net/endless_mountains_grand_canyon_121824.htm

This episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates the 58th Annual World Ag Expo happening February 11-13, 2025 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California. Hear about the expo's new Women in Ag pavillion, Seminars, Wine & Cheese pavillion, Ag Tours, the Toyota giveaway, and more. Visit: https://www.worldagexpo.com/

FEATURED GUESTS: - Donnette Silva Carter - CEO of Tulare Chamber in Commerce: http://www.tularechamber.org/ - Megan Lausten - Marketing Director of the International Agri-Center: https://www.internationalagricenter.com/

More than 1,200 exhibitors display the latest in farm equipment, communications, and technology on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. Free seminars focus on a variety of topics important to dairy producers, farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals. World Ag Expo® is a can’t miss show for anyone in Ag, and for those interested in where their food comes from. An estimated average of 100,000 individuals from over 70 countries attend World Ag Expo® each year.

From the Oz Museum and the Ad Astra Missile Silo to the World's Largest Belt Buckle and the World’s Largest Collection of the World’s Smallest Versions of the World’s Largest Things, this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA travel writer Kathleen Walls focuses on interesting oddities and roadside attractions in Kansas. It's the perfect way to celebrate National Kansas Day, January 29! Read Kathleen's article about it all here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/theres-something-odd-in-kansas/

Kathleen Walls is publisher/writer for American Roads and Global Highways at https://www.americanroads.net/. A member of the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, her articles and photographs have appeared in numerous magazines and online publications.

Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/

Follow this podcast here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1chVylr9kzBMftUgBoLS-m

Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day (Jan. 28) with this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show" featuring travel advisor Cheryl Ogle who shares tips on How to Save Money While Traveling!

From luggage and phones, to food and transfers Cheryl has some fantastic budget hacks to help you get rid of unnecessary expenses. Check out Cheryl's blog post about it all, here: https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2024/08/14/saving-money-while-traveling/

Cheryl is a world traveler, accredited travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go that specializes in travel to Europe and the UK, as well as river and ocean cruises. More: https://heywannago.com/

If you could thank someone or something who inspired you career-wise, who or what would it be, and why? This episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates National Thank You Month and International Creativity Month with hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter team behind Big Blend Magazines.

FEATURED GUESTS - JOHNNY SCHAEFER: Award-winning singer-songwriter and founder of the Gratitude Club Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gratefulones * Hear Johnny's song "Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella": https://youtu.be/sSW7-lf5-W4?feature=shared * Visit: https://hearjohnny.com/

- EVA ELDRIDGE: Writer, editor, and publishing expert. * Eva's "Fort Windy" article: https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/jxdy/#p=36 * Visit: https://evaeldridge.com/

- ELAINE A. POWERS: A retired biologist, actor and singer, a conservationist with a passion for reptiles, and author of over 25 science-based children’s stories and scripts. Visit: https://elaineapowers.com/

GRATITUDE RELATED ARTICLES & PODCASTS: - What Are You Grateful For? https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/what-are-you-grateful-for/ - The Benefits of Giving: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-benefits-of-giving/ - The Gifts of Gratitude: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-gifts-of-gratitude/ - The Power of Gratitude: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-power-of-gratitude/ - How Gratitude Can Build Trust: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/how-gratitude-builds-trust/ - Showing Sincere Appreciation in the Workplace: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/showing-sincere-appreciation-in-the-workplace/

Whether it's a special live performance or joint recording, two artists coming together can often take creativity to a new height. Celebrate International Creativity Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show with musician Joey Stuckey who chats about noteworthy musical duos and duets, along with his upcoming trip to the Annual Grammy Awards and NAMM show. The conversation also focuses on ways to support those affected by the recent LA Fires (links below).

CHECK OUT: - Double Trouble Music Playlist on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/6nxvth6s - MusiCares: https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirerelief - Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate

Co-host of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show every 4th Sunday, Joey Stuckey ‪is known as the Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World." He's an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/

Follow the BIG DAILY BLEND Show, here: https://big-daily-blend.podbean.com/

When you think of visiting England, doesn't a proper English tea with scones, finger sandwiches, and sponge cake come to mind?

In celebration of January being National Hot Tea Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on the history of England's popular Afternoon Tea Tradtion and how it was served and enjoyed back in the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as today.

You can read Glynn's article about Afternoon Tea, plus, get the link to his wife Diane's recipe for her famous cheese scones, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/afternoon-tea-in-england/

Glynn Burrows is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm2IK_1Zfh-xJ9eEVYhqqC3Z

Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/

This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" and "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" shows. Check out our network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

Do you prefer smooth, or chunky? This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Peanut Butter Day (January 24) with some fun peanut butter history, fun facts, and a conversation with Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona.

Check out Donna's yummy recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/donna-george/

Learn more about The Peanut Patch and shop online at https://thepeanutpatch.com/