Meet travel journalist Terri Guthrie
Producer Lisa D. Smith sits down for a special, behind-the-scenes chat with travel journalist Terri Guthrie who is the host of Big Blend Radio’s “Travel with Terri” Podcast which has just launched its new digital companion publication, “The Luxe Explorer.”
This episode turns the microphone around to get to know the woman behind the stories, her incredible career milestones, and the scoop on her own exciting new launches!
From unforgettable meals and cultural experiences to bucket-list destinations, multi-generational travel, luxury escapes, and giving back through kindness, this engaging conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the woman behind the adventures.
Whether you're a seasoned traveler, foodie, or simply love hearing inspiring personal stories, you'll discover what fuels Terri's passion for exploring the world—and why travel has the power to transform lives.
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✨ Key Takeaways From This Episode:
The Big Launches: Terri opens up about the realization of a years-long dream—the launch of her stunning new website, TravelwithTerri.com, alongside her brand-new digital podcast publication, The Luxe Explorer magazine.
A Career Built on Hospitality: With passport stamps from over 65 countries, Terri reveals a secret weapon behind her sharp travel writing: her background as a former mystery hotel inspector. She breaks down why the heart of luxury travel always boils down to how the staff connects with guests.
The Ultimate Travel Team: Terri shares love for her husband and favorite travel partner, Ron. From managing their tech and transportation needs to offering his brilliant, near-professor-level historical insights, they make a formidable team on the road.
Reaching Millions: As a major contributor to the Cross Timbers Gazette and a dozen other lifestyle and luxury publications across the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Oklahoma, Terri's total media and social footprint now reaches over 2.1 million monthly views globally.
Fun Highlights Terri's "10-Question" Lightning Round:
The Worst Dish: Fermented shark in Iceland (an immediate "no," though Ron actually tried it!).
Spirit Animal: The horse—connecting perfectly with Lisa's celebration of the powerful Year of the Fire Horse.
Ultimate Bucket List: Spending two weeks in Vienna, Austria, and dressing up to attend a famous formal Vienna Ball.
The Best Therapy: High-end shopping one day, and the thrill of the "treasure hunt" at a local thrift store the next.
In the Kitchen: Terri's secret culinary talent (including a past stint as a cookbook editor!) and her genius blueprint for a Breakfast Charcuterie Board—featuring sweet rolls, fruits, hard-boiled eggs, and plenty of bacon.